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Love Island Australia is a reality dating show based on the international Love Island franchise. The show features a group of single contestants, known as islanders, who live together in a luxury villa and are isolated from the outside world in an attempt to find love. The sixth season of Love Island Australia premiered on 28 October 2024 and concluded on 16 December 2024, with Em Miguel Leigh and Mercedes Knox being crowned the winners. While there is no official announcement about the next season of Love Island Australia, the show typically airs annually, so fans can expect a new season sometime in 2025.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Season | 6 |
| Premiere Date | 28 October 2024 |
| Finale Date | 16 December 2024 |
| Number of Days | 25 |
| Number of Episodes | 25 |
| Days of Telecast | Monday to Thursday |
| Time | 6.00 pm AEDT |
| Where to Watch | 9Now |
| Host | Sophie Monk |
| Location | Mallorca, Spain |
| Number of Contestants | 24 |
| Winner | Em Miguel Leigh and Mercedes Knox |
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What You'll Learn
Season 6
Love Island Australia is a dating reality show based on the international Love Island franchise. The show features a group of single contestants, known as "islanders" who live together in a luxury villa that is isolated from the outside world, in an attempt to find love.
The sixth season of Love Island Australia premiered on 9Now on 28 October 2024. It ran for 25 days, with the finale airing on 16 December 2024, where Em Miguel Leigh and Mercedes Knox were crowned the winners.
On Day 1, after all the islanders entered the villa, Sophie Monk revealed that the girls would run to the boy they liked the most, based on first impressions to couple up. On Day 2, Taylor chose a girl to couple up with—Eilisha—leaving Dylan single. On Day 3, the girls had to choose whether to stick with their currently coupled-up boy or twist with any other boy. Love Island Gods, Steph and Sydney, could couple up with whoever they wanted, whenever they wanted.
On Day 8, the Love Island Gods' power to couple up with whoever they wanted ended. On Day 10, the bombshells Kaylah and Krissy stole a boy of their choice, leaving Sophie and Xanthe single and vulnerable. They both then went on speed dates with a new bombshell, Mercedes, who chose to couple up with Sophie. On Day 11, the Superfans voted for the boy most likely to find love. Niko and Zane received the most votes and had to decide to dump one girl.
On Day 16, dumped Islander Hannah re-entered the villa. The islanders had to choose either to stick with their current couple or twist with any other islander. On Day 19, the bombshells Eric and Jade chose to couple up. On Day 21, the Superfans voted for the couple most loved-up. Dylan and Sophie and Jade and Zane received the least votes and were vulnerable.
On Day 23, the final six couples had to choose between love or money. If they chose to take the money, they would immediately leave the villa with $20,000, and their partner would be dumped. Nobody took the offer. On Day 23, the couples had to vote for the least real couple to dump. The two couples with the least votes from the Superfans were dumped from the villa. Unlike previous votes, which were decided by the Superfans, Australia voted for the winner.
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Filming locations
Love Island Australia has been filmed in several locations since its first season. The first season was filmed in Mallorca, Spain, which is also the filming location for the upcoming sixth season. Mallorca is one of Spain's Balearic Islands, famous for its beaches and club scene. It offers an abundance of luxurious villas available for rent, many featuring private pools, stunning ocean views, and spacious outdoor areas.
Season Two was filmed in Fiji, which is closer to Australia and offers a wide range of vacation rentals. The filming location was a luxurious beachfront villa, surrounded by tropical scenery, and included upgraded amenities such as a sauna, speakeasy lounge, and a photo booth.
Season Three was filmed in Byron Bay, Australia, marking a return to a location closer to home for the contestants.
While there is limited information on the filming locations of Seasons Four and Five, it is known that Season Four returned to the villa in Mallorca, Spain, after a two-season break of filming at different locations.
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Previous seasons
The first season of Love Island Australia aired on Nine's secondary channel 9Go!, with Grant Crapp and Tayla Damir being crowned the winners. However, the couple broke up two weeks after the finale when Tayla learned of Grant's rumoured 'secret girlfriend outside the show'.
Season Two was filmed in Fiji, closer to Australia. The exact filming location for Season Three was changed due to border restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was initially supposed to be filmed in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland, but production was relocated to Northern New South Wales in late August 2021.
Seasons 4-6 returned to the original villa in Mallorca, Spain, featuring an open-plan layout, a large bedroom, day beds, and a Hideaway bedroom for couples.
The sixth season of Love Island Australia premiered on 9Now on October 28, 2024, and concluded on December 16, 2024, with Em Miguel Leigh and Mercedes Knox emerging as the winning couple.
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Hosts
Love Island Australia is hosted by Sophie Monk, who has been a favourite on Australian TV for decades. Monk, who has been in show business for nearly 25 years, has also hosted several series of Beauty and the Geek, judged Australia's Got Talent, and appeared on The Hundred with Andy Lee and Lego Masters. Monk, who was also a contestant on The Bachelorette in 2017, won Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2015.
Monk has hosted Love Island Australia since its first season. She has described her role as helping sexy singles find love and sometimes delivering bad news.
The show is narrated by Eoghan McDermott, although he did not narrate season 3. Instead, Stephen Mullan filled in for McDermott in 2021.
Season 6 of Love Island Australia premiered on 28 October 2024, with Monk returning as host.
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Viewership
The latest season of Love Island Australia, Season 6, premiered on 28 October 2024. The season finale aired on 16 December 2024, with Em Miguel Leigh and Mercedes Knox being crowned the winners.
Love Island Australia has averaged around 200,000 viewers for its linear broadcasts, according to overnight OzTAM ratings. When including viewers from Nine's streaming service, 9Now, the average viewership rises to 511,000. The series has particularly resonated with younger viewers, performing strongly in the 16-to-39-year-old demographic.
The show's format encourages viewer engagement, with the Australian public instructed to vote via the Love Island app to influence the show's outcomes. These votes can lead to the elimination of couples who receive the fewest votes, adding a layer of interactivity to the viewing experience.
Season 6 of Love Island Australia introduced new twists and elements, such as the "Love Island Gods" and "Hotel Amor," which likely contributed to its viewership and engagement. The season was also notable for being hosted by Sophie Monk, a well-known and loved Australian TV personality, further drawing audiences to the show.
While linear broadcast viewership averaged around 200,000, the inclusion of streaming services and the show's interactive nature likely contributed to a broader and more engaged overall audience.
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Frequently asked questions
The next season of Love Island Australia, Season 6, premiered on October 28, 2024.
You can stream every episode of Love Island Australia Season 6 for free on 9Now.
Australia's favourite host, Sophie Monk, returns for Season 6 of Love Island Australia.
Season 6 of Love Island Australia was filmed in Mallorca, Spain.
The season ran for 25 days, with the finale airing on December 16, 2024.
