Cheering Simon on: Celebrity Treasure Island 2026
We’re Simon’s Chosen Charity!
We’re incredibly proud to share that beloved broadcaster Simon Barnett will be competing on this season of Celebrity Treasure Island in support of White Matter Brain Cancer Trust. Raising funds and awareness for families living with primary brain cancer in Aotearoa is a cause deeply personal to Simon, following the loss of his wife, Jodi, in 2023.
Unfortunately, Simon’s time on the island came to an abrupt end – but while the show may be over for him, the challenges continue for individuals in Aoteaora facing a primary brain cancer diagnosis.
“Returning to Celebrity Treasure Island wasn’t an easy decision but the decision to support the Trust was.
After losing Jodi, I really stepped away from everything and wasn’t sure I was ready to put myself through something like this again. But when the opportunity came up, and I spoke with my daughters, it just felt right.
What they do for families facing primary brain cancer is extraordinary, and I’ve seen firsthand just how much it matters. Of course there’s a competitive part of me that wants to win — but not for myself. Winning $100,000 for them would be truly life-changing. That’s what’s driving me to step outside my comfort zone and give this everything I’ve got.”
– Simon Barnett
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