Jesse Tuke Biography – Jesse Tuke Wiki
Jesse Tuke is a New Zealand presenter, Commentator, and emcee. He is the winner of Celebrity Treasure sland 2022. He was a contestant in Celebrity Treasure Island 2022. The show premiered on September 5, 2022, and the winner (Jesse) will receive NZ$100,000 for the charity of their choice. Celebrity Treasure Island is aired on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+ from Monday to Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Jesse and his older brother Blair grew up sailing together, so being out in the elements (Celebrity Treasure Island) and on the water is his forte and he has everything to play for while supporting his brother’s charity, Live Ocean. Live Ocean is a registered New Zealand charity that supports and invests in promising marine science, innovation, technology, and marine conservation projects. www.liveocean.com.
He announced his joining the show in an Instagram post writing, “YA KIDDING! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?! BUT, HOW GOOOOOOD?! Somebody let the leopard out of the cage. As someone who takes social beach games way too seriously at the best of times, you’re in for a treat when I give $100k a crack for @itsliveocean.
Started by my bro @blairtuke and good mate @peteburling, @itsliveocean are doing some awesome work in the ocean sector. We can’t have a healthy planet without a healthy ocean and they are setting the bar high for us kiwis to lead the way and turn this ship around. Doing it for the fishies and sea birdies and all the other millions of thingies that rely on our Oceans being healthy. It’s gonna be a ripper.”
Jesse undertook his studies at the Victoria University of Wellington. He graduates with a bachelor of arts degree in Theatre. His first job was with World Sailing as a Race Village Host and Commentator according to his LinkedIn profile. Thereafter, he worked with Yachting New Zealand as Volvo Yachting Excellence Awards Emcee. He has also served as the event emcee for Athletics New Zealand from February 2019 to March 2019.
Beginning April 2019 to March 2020, he worked for Sail GP as a race village host and commentator. He then proceeded to TVNZ and served as the On Water Reporter and commentator for the 36th Americas Cup. He was based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Jesse Tuke Family
He is the younger brother of elite sailor Blair Tuke. Jesse and Blair grew up sailing together, so being out in the elements and on the water is Jesse’s forte and he has everything to play for while supporting his brother’s charity, Live Ocean.
He is the son of Andy Tuke and Karin Tuke.
Jesse Tuke Instagram
His Instagram handle is @jessetuke.
