EXCLUSIVE: Across seven seasons of Love Island Australia, Sophie Monk admits there’s one special man behind the scenes that has captured her heart – and her best angles.

Her husband (and personal videographer), Joshua Gross. They even met after filming season 1 of the hit dating series.

You may not see his face but you’ll certainly hear his voice in Soph’s many hilarious videos. See if you can spot him here:

“We’ve been together for seven years,” Sophie, 45, told 9Entertainment.

And if she ever forgets, the host just needs to count how many seasons of Love Island there are!

“We met when I was coming home from Love Island, the first season, so he’s been a part of this whole thing,” said Sophie.
Soph and Josh back in the Villa, seven years after they met. (Nine)
She has called it a “butterfly effect” moment, one she’s forever grateful for.

Sophie and Joshua met in August 2018 when they were sat next to each other in business class on a plane.
Josh jokes he found love in the Villa. (Instagram)
They shared a kiss mid-air, and have been together ever since.

“My husband does come to Spain, he’s so lucky,” the host confirmed.

Josh joins Sophie every year in Spain where they film Love Island, taking on the role of personal cameraman and her number one supporter!
Josh captures every real… (Nine)
And relatable moment in their private lives. (Nine)
“I’ve never been so happy. I don’t know what it was but I’m glad I waited. You can settle, whatever, but I waited for exactly what I wanted,” she told 9Entertainment at the time.

Looking back on their relationship, Sophie admitted she was the one who said ‘I love you’ first – within one week of meeting.

Two and a half years later Josh, who comes from a background in medical robotics and tech entrepreneurship, got down on one knee.

Sophie and Josh get engaged

Josh popped the question with a beautiful “very personal” diamond ring he helped design.
Sophie Monk and Joshua Gross announce their engagement. (Instagram)
“Told you I’d tell you guys first💍🙌 I’m engaged,” Sophie announced to fans on Instagram.

“I honestly can’t thank you enough for all the love and support. I know I have the coolest people following me and you’ve always had my back and I feel so cared about.

“You’re absolute bloody legends. I’m not very good at being mushy. I’m trying to say I absolutely adore you. 😍.”

Sophie and Josh tie the knot in an intimate at-home wedding

Sophie and Josh eloped in a secret ceremony at their NSW home in March 2022.

“I HAVE A HUBBY!” Soph captioned the stunning photos as she surprised fans online.

“We eloped-ish at home. I can’t believe I met him on a plane! It’s crazy. Best flight of my life! I really do believe everything happens for a reason.

“I love you @joshuargross thanks for putting up with how messy, disorganised and lazy I am. You’re my best friend in the world.”

Sophie and Josh celebrate their honeymoon – two years later
More than two years after getting married, the duo finally celebrated their honeymoon with a Thailand holiday!

“Let the Honeymoon begin. Better late than never. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨,” Josh captioned a video in May 2024.
Sophie and Josh finally touched down in Thailand for a honeymoon two years on. (Instagram)

Josh enters the Love Island Villa

Kind of.

While you won’t see Josh on camera, you’ll know he’s behind the scenes.

Aside from just being her hubby of Instagram, Sophie revealed that Josh is always on standby to help beautify her for her hosting duties.

There’s one beauty treatment Josh is always in charge of – fake tanning Sophie.

When she’s not filming, the pair enjoy “going to restaurants and the beach and a bit of shopping as well”.

“It sounds like my job is really stressful, I know,” she joked to 9Entertainment.