Ep 1. Episode 1
- TVMA
- May 27, 2018
It's time for Love Island: Australia season 1, and Episode 1 kicks off with a bang. Host Sophie Monk welcomes us to the villa where 10 singles are about to couple up. The contestants arrive one by one, making their entrances in bikinis and swim trunks. We meet our first contestants: Cassidy, a 23-year-old bartender, and Grant, a 22-year-old electrician. Cassidy is excited to meet a babe, and Grant thinks Cassidy is his type.
Next up is Tayla, a 21-year-old beauty queen, and Josh, a 25-year-old sports administrator. Tayla likes to be pursued, but Josh might not be her type. Then, we meet Erin, a 23-year-old nurse, and Eden, a 25-year-old prison guard. Erin is attracted to Eden's profession, but it remains to be seen if there's a romantic spark.
Finally, we meet Justin, a 27-year-old model, and Kim, a 21-year-old nightclub waitress. Justin is confident he'll find love quickly, but Kim is not so sure. As everyone gets to know each other over drinks, it becomes clear that some of the singles are more interested in partying than finding love.
The next day, the contestants get their first text message inviting them to participate in a challenge. It's a classic game of "girls vs. boys," and the islanders compete in a series of physical and mental challenges. There's also a kissing booth, where the boys can earn points by kissing the girls, with the winning boy receiving a private date.
As the boys strategize and the girls gossip, it's clear that tensions are beginning to rise. Tayla and Josh's budding romance hits a snag when Josh flirts with Cassidy, and Eden is disappointed when Erin chooses to kiss Justin in the kissing booth.
At the first coupling ceremony, the girls are in charge of who they pair up with. Cassidy chooses Grant, Tayla chooses Josh, Erin chooses Eden, and Kim chooses Dom, a surprise new arrival who is about to shake things up. Justin is left without a partner and has to leave the villa immediately.
As Episode 1 comes to a close, tensions are high and sparks are flying. It's clear that this summer on Love Island: Australia is going to be full of drama, romance, and heartbreak.
