Durbanites jump on the Tropika Island wave
Hundreds of hopeful Durban residents came out to take their shot at being a contestant on the show. The auditions ran from May 27 until May 29, where the Tropika executives scouted for some fresh faces.
THE hit competition reality show, Tropika Island of Treasure, is back for Season 10 with an all-star celebrity cast.
The show has taken South Africa on a smooth wave of taste and entertainment for more than a decade. This year, the reality show held open auditions in Durban at Mr Price Home at the Pavilion Shopping Centre.
“The audition booths at Mr Price Home stores give fans a chance to stand out from the crowd by showing us the potential talents, strengths and smooth vibes they can bring to the show. They will get to record a video and post to their own social media platforms,” said Miantha Roux, Clover Beverages marketing manager.
Tropika Island of Treasure has taken audiences on island adventures from the Maldives to Zanzibar, Mauritius, Phuket, Mexico, Jamaica, Seychelles and Curaçao in the Caribbean.
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The show has had various hosts throughout the seasons, including DJ Fresh, Nicole Flint, Lalla Hirayama, Pearl Thusi, Minnie Dlamini and Katlego Maboe. Season 10 features an all-star line-up made up of much-loved celebrity winners and viewer favourites from the previous nine seasons.
“We are excited to be bringing back Tropika Island of Treasure after a year-long Covid-19-induced hiatus. We hope this 10th season will be smoother than any other with a celebration consisting of returning all-star contestants taking their dreams to paradise once again,” said Roux.
Phase One on the road to Season 10, running from April to June, encourages fans to audition to be part of the action! Tropika Island contestant hopefuls can WhatsApp audition videos to 082 857 8054 or upload them on to @mytropika on social media, with #Tropika, for a chance to get a spot on the island and pair up with an all-star celebrity.
The second phase from September to December 2022 will follow the nine celebrities and their Tropika consumer partners on the island of treasure as they compete in a series of captivating challenges. Viewers can follow the show and enter to win prizes.
“The show will be bigger and better, and we promise our viewers and consumers adrenaline-filled fun and entertainment with nail-biting and exciting challenges,” says Barbara George, Tropika senior brand manager.
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