Love Island Australia Season 6 ended on December 16, 2024, and crowned a winner couple. The Grand Finale had loads of drama, romance, and twists. The season was hosted by Sophie Monk.
Kaylah and Eric, Mia and Niko, and Em and Mercedes were the three couples competing for the win. The episode aired on 9Now, where we see the Australian audience getting to vote for their favorite couple as winners.
Ultimately, Em and Mercedes emerged victorious during the rounds, per the public opinion. Mercedes is from Texas, United States, and Em lives in Sydney, Australia. The couple took home $50,000 after the win.
Em and Mercedes - Where are they after Love Island Australia?
The couple is making headlines after their win from Love Island Australia. Fans are curious to know how their relationship has turned out to be. The Grand Finale was not filmed live, unlike other seasons. The happenings on the show were taped back in July 2024.
Unfortunately, Em and Mercedes broke up after their time on Love Island Australia. Em said she went to the States after the filming to explore the country and spend time with Mercedes. Em said,
"After the show, I was literally in my home in Sydney for six days, before I went overseas for a month. Which was quite nice, because I didn't really have to assimilate straight back into quote-unquote real life."
She revealed that during her time in the U.S., Em was mainly situated in Los Angeles and New York. No reports have confirmed how long the duo stayed together for after the show.
Talking about the split between the two, Em expressed,
"And I kind of feel like it wouldn't have worked because of our communication style differences. But I think we're better off as friends. Since being home, I've been focusing on myself. I opened a bar."
For Mercedes' side of the story, he talked about how they have sadly ended their relationship after leaving Love Island Australia. He stated,
"Coming back from the Villa, we were on a high. After you come back there's a grace period where you get back to real life, and I kind of figured both of us were going to need that and incorporate that... so I said, 'I think we need a break'. Then the break turned into being broken up"
Em expressed that she was not in favor of taking a break. Their relationship might have been over due to miscommunication, as she states,
"I think I got home on Tuesday and on Saturday, we agreed to take space. But I feel like the way Mercedes communicated that was a little lost in translation for me. His intention, he said later on, with taking space was that we would come back together. But I got that message and I was like, 'We're done'."
Even though Em and Mercedes are no longer together after Love Island Australia season 6, the duo holds deep respect and friendship for each other. It is reported that Mercedes will be meeting Em in Australia soon.
Em and Mercedes' Relationship on Love Island Australia 2024
Em entered the villa from Episode 1 and was loved by the fans. Her authenticity is what set her apart among the viewers and they appreciated her attitude. She was initially tied to Taylor Reid, who was quite controversial.
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Soon, however, her fate changed when Mercedes Knox entered the villa. Em and Mercedes started bonding with each other based on their common interests in travel and adventure. They both did not want to settle into a traditional married lifestyle with kids too soon.
According to Em, the duo had the strongest bond. They managed to stay on Love Island Australia without getting eliminated. Fans loved how strong their connection was and quickly committed to each other. These small details are exactly what touched the fans and ultimately led to their win.
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