As the Australian summer heats up, so does the competition in the Mallorcan villa, with the return of Love Island Australia for its seventh season. Premiering Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. AEDT on 9Now and later that day on Channel Nine, the reality dating juggernaut promises what host Sophie Monk calls the “most wicked season ever.” With a cast that boasts Olympians, models, influencers, and a plumber who’s built an entire online persona, this year’s edition is already making waves before a single recoupling has happened.
For Australian fans, the action begins on 9Now, the free streaming platform, with four new episodes dropping each week from Monday through Thursday. Viewers in New Zealand can catch up on TVNZ Plus starting Tuesday, October 28, while international fans are getting creative, turning to virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass regional restrictions and join in the fun from afar. According to TechRadar, VPNs like NordVPN are the go-to solution for Aussies and Kiwis abroad, allowing them to stream episodes as if they were lounging at home.
But what makes this season so hotly anticipated? For starters, the cast is as diverse as it is dazzling. There’s Bailey McGarrell, a 27-year-old model from Toronto, Canada, and Connor Deighton, the “sweet, sensitive” male nurse from Queensland’s Gold Coast. The villa also welcomes Jotham Russell, a 22-year-old American football player, and Lacey Butlin, a vivacious 20-year-old model and pageant queen from Sydney.
Yet, the real headline-grabber is Zac Incerti, the show’s first-ever Olympian contestant. The 29-year-old swimmer has three bronze medals to his name—two from Tokyo 2021 and another from Paris 2024—but now he’s diving into romance, hoping to make a splash with the ladies. As Tom’s Guide points out, Incerti isn’t just a sportsman; he’s a household name in Australian swimming, now trading his goggles for the glare of reality TV.
Not to be outdone, Yana Marks—the self-styled “Sydney Plumber Chick”—has built an online empire, challenging stereotypes and amassing thousands of followers who marvel at her skills and candor. At just 21, Marks brings both youthful energy and a refreshingly grounded perspective, having already experienced three relationships and one “love of her life.” According to Tom’s Guide, her presence is a testament to the show’s evolving inclusivity and its penchant for casting contestants with real-world grit.
Other standout islanders include Isabel Vella, a 26-year-old hair salon owner from Sydney who’s looking for fun after a recent broken engagement, and Sharn O’Brien, a dermal therapist from Adelaide. Creative director Mick Maio, known as “Slick Mick,” rounds out the cast, bringing his self-described party-boy persona and a surprising desire to find love “the old-fashioned way.” As he quipped to TechRadar, “Just like your grandparents did it.”
Filming once again takes place in Mallorca, Spain—a familiar but ever-glamorous backdrop for the sun-drenched drama. The location has become synonymous with Love Island Australia after previous stints in Fiji and Byron Bay. The villa’s Mediterranean vistas, combined with a slew of new challenges and temptations, set the stage for what Monk teases as a “mischievous” and “fiery” season. While details on twists like the Heart Strips a Beat challenge and Hotel Amore remain under wraps, producers promise that temptation will “run wild,” with more love triangles, bombshell arrivals, and dramatic recouplings than ever before.
The stakes are high, too: the winning couple will walk away with AU$50,000, but the journey to paradise is never straightforward. According to TechRadar, past seasons have seen alliances shift, hearts broken, and islanders cast out of paradise in pursuit of both love and the cash prize. Last year’s winners, Em Miguel Leigh and Texan model Mercedes Knox, captured viewers’ hearts but parted ways shortly after the cameras stopped rolling—a reminder that on Love Island, the path to lasting romance is anything but guaranteed.
International fans are also eager to tune in, though access varies by region. In the United States, Hulu streams all previous seasons, but there’s no set release date for Season 7 yet. For those who can’t wait, VPNs provide a workaround, letting them stream via 9Now or TVNZ Plus by virtually relocating their devices to Australia or New Zealand. In the UK, Love Island Australia is expected to premiere on ITV2 and ITVX around mid-November, mirroring last season’s schedule, though official confirmation is still pending. Canadian viewers, meanwhile, can catch earlier seasons on Hayu and CTV, but details for Season 7’s broadcast remain under wraps.
For those new to the show or looking to join the action, signing up for 9Now or TVNZ Plus is refreshingly straightforward and free—just an email address and password required, with no postcode or full address needed for TVNZ Plus. As TechRadar notes, this accessibility, combined with the global reach of VPN technology, has helped Love Island Australia build a passionate international following, eager to keep up with every twist, turn, and tearful recoupling.
So, what can viewers expect as the season unfolds? If past years are any guide, sparks will fly, alliances will be tested, and the line between love and strategy will blur. With a cast this eclectic, a setting this lush, and producers promising “unprecedented temptations,” it seems safe to say that Love Island Australia Season 7 will live up to its billing as the most “sinful” yet. Whether you’re tuning in for the romance, the rivalry, or just to see if Zac Incerti can win hearts as easily as he wins medals, there’s no shortage of reasons to watch.
For now, all eyes are on the Mallorcan villa as a new batch of hopefuls step into the spotlight—ready to eat, sleep, crack on, and repeat. With free streams, international access, and a cast that’s anything but ordinary, Love Island Australia is primed to deliver another unforgettable season of sun, scandal, and, just maybe, true love.
