After six weeks in a Byron Bay villa, Mitch and Tina have been announced as the winners of Love Island Australia 2021 on Nine and 9Now.
Voted by the Australian public as their favourite couple, host Sophie Monk revealed the pair won the nation’s hearts over fellow grand finalists Chris and Zoe and Jess and Aaron.
After they were announced as the winners both Mitch and Tina were given an envelope – one containing $50,000 and nothing in the other. Tina’s envelope had $50,000 meaning she had the choice to either split the money or take it for herself, thereby proving if she was in it for money and not love. She chose love, choosing to split the money.
Tina said: “I did not expect to meet someone so special or to make it through to the finale – and with a boyfriend! But our connection was instant and I’m grateful for the journey we’ve shared. I can’t wait for our future together and I’m very very thankful to the Australian public for believing in us.”
Mitch said: “I’d never thought walking into the villa that I’d find someone like Tina. I’ve come out of this amazing experience with my first girlfriend and have grown into a better version of myself. We’ve laughed, cried, and made great memories along the way – to win the show on top of that is huge!”
The couple’s path to love hasn’t been the smoothest with a love triangle turning Mitch’s head early in their journey together. However, Mitch came to his senses choosing Tina and they coupled up once again. The temptations of the Casa Amor shake-up only solidified their bond to stick together and shortly after Mitch asked Tina to be his first girlfriend.
Love Island Australia is produced by ITV Studios Australia for Channel 9 with assistance from the Screen NSW Made In NSW Fund.