{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62a9df5d445c110012662d03/672005ff04763fc0c8a78149?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sophie Monk (Love Island Australia)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62a9df5d445c110012662d03/1730151126663-ec4e7065-d5e8-4c72-83e9-bec4cf2a7727.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to TV Central: One on One</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by the one and only Sophie Monk, as we dive into the heart of Australia’s reality TV scene! </p><p><br></p><p>Sophie’s back to host Season 6 of <em>Love Island Australia</em>, where romance and heartbreak collide as the hottest singles step into a luxurious villa in Spain. With years of experience on Australian TV— from her time on <em>Celebrity Apprentice</em> to her own search for love on <em>The Bachelorette</em>—Sophie is an expert on navigating the highs and lows of reality TV.</p><p><br></p><p>Outside of <em>Love Island</em>, Sophie’s presence is everywhere. She’s a regular on <em>The Hundred with Andy Lee</em>, recently married Joshua Gross in 2022, and will appear as a celebrity guest judge on <em>RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>On today’s episode, Sophie gives us the scoop on:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Married life with Josh and life beyond the screen</li><li>Whether we’ll see real, lasting love unfold on <em>Love Island Australia</em></li><li>Who’s standing out among this season’s contestants</li><li>Whether girls are still drawn to the “bad boy” charm</li><li>The fiery moments we can expect to see in the villa</li><li>How <em>Love Island</em> keeps young viewers tuning in on 9Now</li><li>Why Australia’s fallen in love with her over the years</li><li>Her competitive side and what drives her</li><li>Her excitement for <em>Drag Race Down Under</em></li><li>The balance between her glamorous public life and ordinary private moments</li><li>Her journey from the tough days in Hollywood to where she is now</li><li>Advice she’d give to her 20-year-old self</li><li>A misconception she’s ready to clear up</li><li>And, if she believes in love at first sight</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For all your TV news, streaming updates, ratings, reviews, guides, and more, head over to <a href=\"http://www.tvcentral.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TV Central</a>.</p>","author_name":"Aaron Ryan"}