simon barnett celebrity treasure island

Celebrity Treasure Island is officially back, and the first episode of season seven delivered the usual mix of twists, competition and chaos. But it was a touching reunion between veteran broadcaster Simon Barnett and actor Vinnie Bennett that became the standout moment. This year’s cast features 16 well-known Kiwi broadcasters, sporting legends, actors, musicians, comedians and social media personalities, all dropped into the Northland wilderness in the hope of outlasting one another and winning money for their chosen charities. Season seven has been split into two tribes — orange team Kahu (