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Love Island Australia./Pic: 9Now
If you’ve been refreshing 9Now and stalking Sophie Monk’s Instagram for updates, you’re not alone.
Love Island Australia has captured hearts (and headlines) down under, and fans are now asking the big question: will it return in 2026? Here’s everything we know:
The series returns on October 28.
Will Love Island Australia return for season 8?
Love Island Australia Season 7 premiered in October 2025, with host Sophie Monk back at the helm and a fresh batch of singles budding to find love in a swanky Mallorca villa.
The seventh season, streaming on 9Now with episodes dropping Monday through Thursday, has been one of the most talked-about Australian reality shows of the year thanks to its bombshell twists and brand partnerships.
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But as Love Island Australia finishes airing its 2025 outings, there is no official announcement yet from the Nine Network or ITV Studios Australia confirming a new season for 2026.
That said, Love Island remains one of the most profitable and high-profile reality formats globally, with multiple Love Island formats already locked in for 2026 overseas (like Love Island: All Stars and other international spin-offs).
Is the Love Island Universe expanding?
Even if Love Island Australia itself hasn’t yet been formally renewed for 2026, the franchise is definitely expanding. Versions like Love Island: Beyond the Villa have been renewed for 2026, showing how the brand continues to be an entertainment staple around the globe.
These developments suggest that interest in Love Island content remains strong, which is good news for Aussie fans hoping to see their version return!
What could a 2026 season look like?
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If Love Island Australia does come back in 2026, you can expect more drama, fresh twists on coupling and challenges, and crossovers with international Islanders or All Stars themes.
Alongside this you can expect further multimedia tie-ins like podcasts and behind-the-scenes content, some of which are already being released to keep audiences engaged during the off-season.
When will we know if Love Island Australia is coming back?
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Typically, Australian networks confirm reality renewals in the first half of the year before filming, so keep an eye out for announcements in early to mid-2026.
Until then, you can catch up on Season 7 and relive every sunset, recoupling and inevitable heartbreak, and keep those love island dreams alive.
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