In one of the most challenging series yet, Em and Mercedes have conquered the test of tough love to be crowned the winners of Love Island Australia 2024, alongside their fellow finalists, Mia and Niko and Kaylah and Eric.
Em entered the Villa as an OG and her connection with the striking Bomb, Mercedes, was clear to everyone, including the nation, not only through their physical attraction but their common goals of travel and adventure.
Host, Sophie Monk, said: “This year’s season has been incredibly addictive. The response has been phenomenal – that’s a big word I don’t throw around – the cast were so entertaining, and production did a corker of a job. Congratulations to Em and Mercedes. If you haven’t watched it, you should. It’ll get you hooked.”
Em, from Sydney, NSW, said: “Watching Mercedes and I has been so sweet, he was definitely my comfort in the Villa and it’s been nice watching that back and seeing how unserious and goofy we were together.”
Mercedes, from Dallas, Texas, said: “The Love Island Australia experience has been amazing, one of the best experiences of my life. My journey with Em has been beautiful to watch and I have come out with a girlfriend and many friends for life.”
Towards the end of the series, the top five couples received a life-changing offer as individuals, testing who was in it for love or money, with up to $20,000 up for grabs from Sophie Monk to leave the Villa immediately. They all turned down the cash and chose love. Luckily for Em and Mercedes, they get to walk away with both love and an equal share of the winning cash prize of $50,000.
