Sophie Monk and Joshua Gross relationship : Sophie Monk and her husband Joshua Gross have returned to Europe as preparations kick off for the new season of Love Island Australia.
The 45-year-old Aussie star is back to host the popular dating show, while her own romance continues to shine—something their latest holiday video beautifully captures.
Fans reacted calling Sophie a “national treasure”, watch the video above.
Sophie frequently describes her relationship with Josh as the perfect yin-yang dynamic. With his expertise in medical robotics and tech entrepreneurship, she credits him for keeping her lively and imaginative side well-balanced.
Their newest video, though, shows they’re both equally playful and share a great sense of humor.
Euro trip! Insta vs reality,” Sophie wrote in the caption.
In the video, no doubt taken by Josh, the glammed-up TV host is posing on a hotel balcony with stunning Euro views. She’s rocking a white frill string bikini, nude heels and a hotel robe.
In ‘reality’ she’s cruising through a canal “sightseeing” while wearing a virtual reality headset.
Sophie’s 707,000 Instagram followers were thrilled by her off-screen antics, with the video reaffirming what fans love about their marriage: Josh is always by her side, and the two never take life too seriously.
Every year, Josh joins Sophie in Spain while she films Love Island Australia.
Here’s a look back at their full love story – from behind-the-scenes moments to how it all began and where they are now.
Sophie and Josh first crossed paths in August 2018 when they happened to be seated next to each other in business class on a flight. Coincidentally, Sophie was on her way home after filming the first season of Love Island.
If I hadn’t gone on The Bachelorette, I never would have hosted Love Island—and I wouldn’t have met Josh, because we met on the flight home,” she shared.
It was like a butterfly effect that led me exactly where I was meant to be. I’m grateful for every step along the way,” she said.
The pair shared their first kiss mid-flight and have been inseparable ever since.
I’ve never been this happy. I don’t know what it was, but I’m glad I waited. You can settle if you want—but I held out for exactly what I wanted.
Sophie shared an adorable confession while filming Season 4 of Love Island Australia.
Chatting with the female Islanders during a date, she revealed: “I told my husband ‘I love you’ in the first week of meeting him. That’s almost, like, serial killer-level crazy! But I just knew.
One Islander asked, “Did he say it back?” to which Sophie beamed and replied, “He did.
Sophie waits for Josh to pop the question
By July 2020, Sophie and Josh had celebrated two years together, marking the milestone with heartfelt Instagram posts.
Happy anniversary @joshuargross. I can’t believe you’ve put up with me for two years,” Sophie wrote.
I love you so much, and you’re my best friend in the world… I can’t wait to marry you (hint hint) 😜❤️.
In his post, Josh gave Sophie credit for taking the first step in their relationship.
“Thanks for making the first move ✈️😘 Happy anniversary, kiddo ❤️👸,” he wrote.
Sophie and Josh get engaged
Six months later, Josh proposed with a stunning, “very personal” diamond ring that he helped design.
“Told you I’d let you guys know first 💍🙌 I’m engaged,” Sophie announced on Instagram.
“I honestly can’t thank you enough for all the love and support. I know I have the coolest followers—you’ve always had my back, and I feel so cared for.
You’re absolute bloody legends. I’m not great at being mushy, but what I’m trying to say is that I absolutely adore you. 😍”
Sophie and Josh tie the knot in an intimate at-home wedding
Sophie and Josh tied the knot in a private ceremony at their NSW home in March 2022.
“I HAVE A HUBBY!” Sophie captioned the gorgeous photos, surprising fans online.
We sort of eloped at home. I still can’t believe I met him on a plane—it’s wild! Best flight of my life. I truly believe everything happens for a reason.
I love you, @joshuargross. Thank you for putting up with how messy, disorganized, 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. 👩❤️💋👨,
In the video, the couple cosied up on a flight before finally exploring stunning Thailand.
Sophie joked that there was more than one ‘Monk’ around as she took a photo in Bangkok’s Wat Pho temple.
In classic Soph style, she then showed off her ‘Monk’ surname tattoo on the back of her neck.
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Just like the day they met, some things never change.
I love watching you two. Life should be fun, just as you make it 😂😍❤️,” one follower reacted under the video.
While another said: “I love that you can even have a honeymoon so far apart.. goals 🙌 beautiful couple.”
That they are!
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,
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