The wait is over! Celebrity Treasure Island officially kicks off tonight, and our very own Simon Barnett is heading to the sand. In this clip, Simon reveals what life was really like behind the scenes—from the brutal challenges to the camp politics.

Lana and Bondy grill him on his strategy: Is he the master manipulator or just there for the sun? Get the inside word before the first episode airs tonight!

In this clip:

• The Premiere: Why Simon decided to take on the island this year.

• Survival Mode: The one thing Simon missed most while filming.

• The Competition: Who should we be keeping an eye on in the first episode?