Love Island Australia Season 8 starts on Monday, October 26, 2026, with Sophie Monk hosting from the Love Island USA villa in Fiji. Episodes air on Channel 9 at 8:30 p.m. and on 9Now at 10 a.m., Monday to Thursday. Nine has named 14 singles, 10 starting Islanders and four Bombs, and six couples from past seasons take control of the villa as Power Couples.
Last updated on October 23, 2026, before the premiere. We update this page when the Islanders couple up and as Bombs enter.
Love Island Australia 2026 at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
| Start date | Monday, October 26, 2026 |
| Channel 9 | 8:30 p.m. local time, Monday to Thursday |
| 9Now | 10 a.m. AEDT, Monday to Thursday |
| Stan | Companion series “Love Island Australia: Unseen. Uncut.” from October 26, exclusive to Stan |
| Host | Sophie Monk |
| Narrator | Eoghan McDermott |
| Location | Fiji, in the Love Island USA villa, a first for the Australian series |
| Islanders | 14: 10 starting Islanders and 4 Bombs |
| Twist | Power Couples: six couples from past seasons control the villa |
| Prize | $50,000 for the couple voted Australia’s favourite |
Love Island Australia 2026 Cast: The Starting Islanders
| Islander | Age | Job | Hometown |
| Lachie | 26 | Chiropractor, also a model and content creator | Sydney |
| Jarrar | 22 | Fly-in, fly-out diesel fitter | Wollongong |
| Jack | 24 | Trains tradies in presentation, communication and sales | Gold Coast |
| Keanu | 25 | Tradie | Sydney |
| Oli | 26 | Personal trainer | Perth |
| Amanda | 26 | Jeweller and model | Sydney |
| Natalie | 23 | Airline ground crew | Gold Coast |
| Layla | 22 | Pilates instructor and global learning manager | Canberra |
| Shawnee | 27 | Online fitness coach | Gold Coast |
| Phoebe | 23 | Between jobs, with commerce and film degrees | Adelaide and London |
The Four Bombs
Nine has also named four Bombs, who arrive after the Islanders have settled in. Nine has not said when they enter or who they will pursue.
| Bomb | Age | Job | Hometown |
| Ava | 24 | Traffic controller | Perth |
| Jordan | 24 | Property and Airbnb owner | Canberra |
| Zel | Not listed | Model | Gold Coast |
| Sammi | 23 | Model and content creator | Whangarei, New Zealand |
The Power Couples Twist
Six couples from past Australian seasons take control of the villa this year. Nine presents them as proof that love can last after the villa, and promises consequences for the new Islanders. The couples are:
| Couple | Season |
| Claudia and Austen | Season 4 winners |
| Kale and Tyra | Season 5 winners |
| Georgia and Nate | Season 5 |
| Eric and Kaylah | Season 6 |
| Kye and Yana | Season 7 winners |
| Connor and Isabel | Season 7 |
Nine has not explained the Power Couples’ rules, their decisions or how long they stay.
When and Where to Watch Love Island Australia 2026
Love Island Australia airs Monday to Thursday on Channel 9 at 8:30 p.m. and streams on 9Now at 10 a.m. AEDT each of those days. Stan carries the companion series Love Island Australia: Unseen. Uncut., which has new exclusive footage Monday to Thursday from the premiere. See what else is on in our weekly reality TV guide, or catch the other Australian premiere that night, our Big Brother Australia 2026 guide.
Love Island Australia Season 7 Winners
Kye and Yana won Season 7 in 2025, the most-watched season of the Australian series so far. They return this year as one of the six Power Couples. Looking for an earlier series? See our Love Island 2023 cast guide.
Love Island Australia 2026 FAQ
When does Love Island Australia 2026 start?
Monday, October 26, 2026, on Channel 9 and 9Now.
What time is Love Island Australia on?
Channel 9 at 8:30 p.m. local time and 9Now at 10 a.m. AEDT, Monday to Thursday.
Who is in the Love Island Australia 2026 cast?
Ten starting Islanders: Lachie, Jarrar, Jack, Keanu, Oli, Amanda, Natalie, Layla, Shawnee and Phoebe. Four Bombs follow: Ava, Jordan, Zel and Sammi.
Who hosts Love Island Australia 2026?
Sophie Monk hosts, and Eoghan McDermott narrates.
Where is Love Island Australia 2026 filmed?
In Fiji, in the Love Island USA villa. It is the first time the Australian series has used it.
What is the Power Couples twist?
Six couples from past Australian seasons control the villa: Claudia and Austen, Kale and Tyra, Georgia and Nate, Eric and Kaylah, Kye and Yana, and Connor and Isabel.
How much is the Love Island Australia prize?
$50,000 for the couple voted Australia’s favourite.
Where can I watch Love Island Australia 2026?
On Channel 9 and 9Now, with the companion series Love Island Australia: Unseen. Uncut. on Stan.
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