Following a dramatic 'Tropika Reruns' twist on the shores of Réunion Island, actor Sandile Mahlangu and his Smoooth Fan partner Jodell Tantiji (competing as Team Mango Peach) officially bowed out of Tropika Island of Treasure.

The dramatic turn began when Team Mango Peach and Team Green Apple (Nadia Nakai and Andile Khuluse) found themselves vulnerable at the Mystery Box swap. Host Zanele Potelwa revealed that previously eliminated contestants Caster Semenya, Wiseman Mncube, Ashay Sewlall, and Thando Zwane were returning for a high-stakes challenge. Ashay Sewlall and Caster Semenya won the chance to re-enter, forming a brand-new Team Orange and bringing Mahlangu's run to a close.

On the Experience: "It was fun, challenging and transformative. I entered wanting to test myself, and I left with a different appreciation for how I approach life. The biggest highlight was discovering more about myself under pressure."

On Réunion Island: "Réunion is absolutely beautiful. When you’re competing, it’s easy to become so focused on the next challenge that you forget where you are... the quiet, relaxed moments become even more beautiful."

On Partnering with Jodell: "What made us a good team is how strategic we played the game, we both had ideas, but we’d both still listen to one another and protect one another."

On the Toughest Challenge: "The swimming and basketball hoop challenge. There was a point where I felt as though my legs wouldn’t move any more... because of the tightness of my pants because my legs had swollen so much!"

Biggest Takeaway: "Accepting that I couldn’t control everything. I could control my effort, my attitude and how I responded, but I also had to trust my partner and adapt."

Catch Tropika Island of Treasure as the remaining teams race for the R1 million grand prize every Wednesday at 21:00 on SABC 1, with repeats on Thursdays at 18:00 on S3.