The 12th season of Tropika Island of Treasure has officially kicked off on the breathtaking Réunion Island as the eight celebrities meet the eight ‘smoooth’ fans who will join them on the ultimate adventure.
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Upon arriving in paradise, the contestants were immediately thrown into the deep end with three intense, high-energy rounds of speed dating.
Far from a casual meet-and-greet, the opening challenge put both physical endurance and mental sharpness to the test, allowing celebrities and consumer contestants to gauge each other’s resilience, strategic thinking, and athletic capability under pressure before locking in their final partnerships.
Tropika Island of Treasure pairings
After a series of gruelling micro-challenges and strategic chemistry checks, the eight official celebrity-consumer pairings competing this season have been revealed:
Amanda du-Pont and Shaun Farrell
Caster Semenya and Thando Zwane
Francois Hougaard and Iana Strydom
Lalela Mswane and Sesi Mbatha
Leandie du Randt and Anke Coetzer
Nadia Nakai and Andile Khuluse
Sandile Mhlango and Jodell Tantij
Wiseman Mncube and Ashay Sewlall
While the spectacular Réunion Island setting may look like paradise, the contestants will quickly discover that Tropika Island of Treasure is anything but a holiday.
This season’s challenges are designed to test strength, stamina and endurance, while the puzzles demand strategy, quick thinking, teamwork and determination. With unexpected twists along the way, contestants will need to stay adaptable if they want to make it to the end.
“So much more still to come”
For Sveti Kovatcheva, Brand Manager: Dairy Fruit Mix at Clover, the reaction to the season’s opening episode has already shown just how excited audiences are to see the franchise return.
“We have been so excited to finally share Season 12 with our viewers, and the reaction to the first episode has been incredible. Seeing the celebrities and ‘smoooth’ fans come together and watching those first partnerships take shape is just the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable adventure,” she says.
“There is so much more still to come this season, and viewers can expect plenty of twists, turns, surprises and challenges that will push our teams to their limits. The competition is officially on, and we can’t wait for audiences to join us for the journey.”
With the teams now chosen, the stakes are higher, the partnerships are being tested, and the race for the treasure is officially underway.
Catch Tropika Island of Treasure every Wednesday at 21:00 on SABC 1, with a repeat every Thursday at 18:00 on S3.
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