Multiple Hawaii Public Radio reports cover the story of Chrissy Lovitt and Emma Nelson, a married couple and Lahaina business owners, who won $1.1 million on NBC’s game show ‘The Wall.’ The couple, owners of Maui Ocean Adventures, lost their charter boat in the 2023 Lahaina wildfires but used a smaller vessel to rescue dozens of residents during the fire. They say they hoped their appearance would keep Lahaina in the public conversation.
- Chrissy Lovitt and Emma Nelson, owners of Maui Ocean Adventures, won $1.1 million on NBC’s game show ‘The Wall’
- The couple had just launched their charter business when the 2023 Lahaina wildfire destroyed their town and their brand-new boat
- During the fire, they used a smaller boat to rescue dozens of residents who had jumped into Lahaina Harbor to escape the flames
- NBC first contacted Lovitt shortly after the fire; she initially ignored the outreach, thinking it was an obstacle-course show
- The couple was hesitant to participate due to post-fire trauma but agreed after producers approached them gently and promised to portray the wildfire with care
- Maui Ocean Adventures reopened at the end of 2024 and has been offering free boat trips for fire survivors (Hawaii Public Radio)
Sources
- Hawaii Public Radio: Lahaina boat captain couple wins $1.1M on game show ‘The Wall’
- Hawaii Public Radio: Lahaina boat captain couple wins $1.1M on game show ‘The Wall’
Share this article
