Ep 8. Episode 8
- TVMA
- June 5, 2018
Episode 8 of Love Island: Australia season 1 continues to bring the drama as the islanders navigate their love triangles and competing for each other's affections. The episode begins with the aftermath of the recoupling ceremony, where new islanders Gerard and Jordan entered the villa and set their sights on Jessie and Cassidy, respectively. Adam, who has been coupled up with Cassidy, is left feeling jealous and neglected as she begins to explore her attraction to Jordan.
Meanwhile, things are heating up between Erin and Eden, who have become the villa's new power couple. They share a steamy kiss in the outdoor shower and talk about their future plans once they leave the villa. However, because this is Love Island, trouble is never far away, and a new challenge is introduced to test the islanders' loyalty to their current partners.
In the challenge, the islanders are given the chance to win a night in the Hideaway with their chosen partner, but they must first answer a series of revealing questions about their fellow islanders. The questions range from the superficial, such as "Who has the best abs?" to the more personal, such as "Who do you think is the fakest person in the villa?" Needless to say, tensions run high as the islanders face some uncomfortable truths about each other.
As the islanders get ready for the evening, there is an air of excitement and nerves as they speculate about who will be chosen to spend the night in the Hideaway. But as the challenge progresses, it becomes clear that some islanders are more loyal than others. Adam, still nursing his jealousy towards Cassidy, throws her under the bus by naming her as the most likely to cheat in a relationship. He then chooses to take new islander Kristian to the Hideaway, leaving Cassidy feeling hurt and betrayed.
The drama continues back at the villa as the islanders react to Adam's decision. Cassidy confronts him about his lack of loyalty and accuses him of playing games. Meanwhile, the other islanders begin to question Adam's true intentions, wondering if he is really looking for love or just trying to cause drama.
Amidst all this chaos, one couple emerges stronger than ever. Tayla and Grant, who have been together since the beginning of the season, have their first argument after Grant admits to flirting with Cassidy earlier in the week. However, they are able to work through their issues and come out the other side even more in love than before.
As the episode draws to a close, the islanders continue to navigate their complex relationships and the constant threat of new arrivals. With the next recoupling just around the corner, tensions are high and no one is sure who will end up with whom. But one thing is for sure – the drama on Love Island: Australia shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.