"AHHH my girl" — Love Island Australia fans celebrate Em and Mercedes' win

Love Island Australia season 6 reached its much-anticipated finale on December 16, 2024. Hosted by Sophie Monk, the finale featured the final three couples: Mia & Niko, Kaylah & Eric, and Em & Mercedes, who had captured viewers' attention throughout their time in the villa.

After a season filled with twists, connections, and shifting dynamics, the Australian public voted to determine the winning pair. As the suspense built, Sophie addressed the finalists and viewers, saying:

“The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived.” She then revealed the winners: “The winners of Love Island Australia 2024 are… Em and Mercedes!”

The couple celebrated their victory with an embrace and shared their excitement, with Mercedes exclaiming, “We did it!” The finale marked the culmination of Em, and Mercedes’ journey, which began with Em as an OG Islander before Mercedes’ arrival turned the course of her time in the villa. Their bond quickly strengthened, resonating with fans who supported them through various challenges and milestones.

Fans of the show Love Island Australia took to X to celebrate the couple's win.

"AHHH my girl Em won! after all the unwarranted bs she dealt with in the first few weeks, to being public enemy no. 1 in the villa for moving on and staying true to herself, and now to winning the show. i guess it really is the Em show huh? #LoveIslandAU," a fan commented

"Congratulations Em and Mercedes the winners of Love Island Australia. Well-deserved winners. #LoveIsLandAU" another user said

"Love Island Australia 2024 on Channel 9 winners Em and Mercedes - Em and Mercedes have conquered the test of tough love #LoveIslandAustralia #Nine," a netizen tweeted

"SOO HAPPY THAT EM WON (Really don’t care about fboy island dude) #LoveIslandAUS #loveislandaustralia," another fan wrote

"EM, MY SWEET LIBRA DOLLY WON LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA," - a user tweeted

Fans of the show supported Mercedes and celebrated his win on Love Island Australia, season 6

"Wow, Mercedes Hat-trick. That boy knows how to win a show. But Em totally deserves the win! #LoveIslandAU #loveislandaustralia" - another fan said

"I juat alwaye end up liking winners like its been back to back wins this year #LoveIslandAU" - another fan commented

"EM & MERCEDES LOVE ISLAND WINNERS LETS GOOOOO #LoveIslandAU" - a user said

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Sophie Monk crowns Em and Mercedes as Love Island Australia 2024 winners

The grand finale brought high anticipation as host Sophie Monk welcomed the final three couples — Em & Mercedes, Mia & Niko, and Kaylah & Eric — to the stage. Sophie reflected on the season's most memorable moments before revealing the fan-voted winners.

As tensions rose, Sophie teased, “Three incredible couples, but only one can win.” Finally, she announced that the winners were Em and Mercedes. The couple expressed their happiness by hugging and celebrating.

Their victory came after a steady climb in the villa, starting from Em’s initial friendships to her growing connection with Mercedes following his entrance.

Speaking to Sophie after their win, Em said:

“It feels amazing! We just feel so grateful to even be here and spend the last couple of weeks in the Villa with the most amazing people.”

Their journey, filled with growth, challenges, and chemistry, resonated deeply with audiences, making them the winners of the season's cash prize, $50,000. The finale episode of Love Island Australia season 6 can be streamed on 9Now.