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TV Central: One on One Podcast

Sophie Monk (Love Island Australia)

Season 2024, Ep. 37

Welcome to TV Central: One on One


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!


Sophie’s back to host Season 6 of Love Island Australia, 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 Celebrity Apprentice to her own search for love on The Bachelorette—Sophie is an expert on navigating the highs and lows of reality TV.


Outside of Love Island, Sophie’s presence is everywhere. She’s a regular on The Hundred with Andy Lee, recently married Joshua Gross in 2022, and will appear as a celebrity guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under.


On today’s episode, Sophie gives us the scoop on:


  • Married life with Josh and life beyond the screen
  • Whether we’ll see real, lasting love unfold on Love Island Australia
  • Who’s standing out among this season’s contestants
  • Whether girls are still drawn to the “bad boy” charm
  • The fiery moments we can expect to see in the villa
  • How Love Island keeps young viewers tuning in on 9Now
  • Why Australia’s fallen in love with her over the years
  • Her competitive side and what drives her
  • Her excitement for Drag Race Down Under
  • The balance between her glamorous public life and ordinary private moments
  • Her journey from the tough days in Hollywood to where she is now
  • Advice she’d give to her 20-year-old self
  • A misconception she’s ready to clear up
  • And, if she believes in love at first sight


For all your TV news, streaming updates, ratings, reviews, guides, and more, head over to TV Central.

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