This week on Love Island Australia: Officially Unpacked, Eoghan McDermott is joined by Jotham and Emma for the ultimate deep dive into the chaos of Hotel Amor - the kisses, the chemistry, the guilt, and the explosive fallout that tore the villa apart.

Plus, fan-favourite segment The Hot Seat: EP Edition returns as Executive Producer Caroline Johnson reveals what really happens in casting, how Islanders get scouted, and the biggest red flags in auditions.

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⭐ EPISODE BREAKDOWN

• Jotham and Emma join Eoghan straight after one of the wildest weeks of Season 7
• The REAL story behind Hotel Amor and what viewers didn’t see
• Gabby vs Jotham: the girlfriend rumours, the fire pit fallout, and the emotional unpacking
• How Kiwi bombshells Jade and Emma shook the villa
• Behind-the-scenes truths about filming Hotel Amor
• Caroline Johnson reveals secrets from the casting room - including scouting, personality tests, and the traits every Islander must have
• Tips on how to apply for Love Island Australia Season 8

⭐ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome to Officially Unpacked
00:23 – Villa Recap: This Week’s Chaos
01:38 – Double Exit Shocker
02:14 – New Bombshells & Hotel Amor
02:21 – Jotham & Emma Enter the Studio
03:01 – Jotham’s TikTok Awards Night
04:22 – The Name Drama Explained
05:00 – Gabby’s “He Had a Girlfriend!” Accusation
06:31 – Jotham Reflects Watching the Show Back
07:36 – Compatibility, Fights & Growth
09:59 – Loyalty vs Exploring Connections
10:51 – Gabby’s Date & Jotham’s Reaction
11:52 – Would Jotham Choose Differently?
13:34 – Relationship Turning Points
15:16 – Emma Breaks Down Her Decision
16:35 – What Hotel Amor Really Feels Like
17:48 – Cameras vs Privacy
19:12 – Jotham on Meeting Jade
20:39 – When the Kiss Changed Everything
21:37 – Kai Wakes Up With Regret
22:48 – The Fire Pit Fallout
23:51 – Emma Drops the “Steamy Shower” Bomb
25:07 – Islander Reactions Behind the Scenes
26:14 – Jotham & Jade vs The Villa
28:07 – What “Grunk” Means
30:10 – Did Jotham Play Gabby?
32:06 – Lessons Learned in the Villa
33:35 – Emma on Kai Today
33:58 – EP Caroline Johnson Joins the Hot Seat
34:47 – How Casting Really Works
35:32 – Scouted vs Applied
36:12 – What Makes a Great Islander
38:11 – Authenticity in Auditions
39:03 – Age Range & Villa Dynamics
40:13 – Red Flags in Auditions
41:47 – Fun, Personality & Being Yourself
43:03 – Islanders Who Surprised Producers
44:28 – How to Apply for Season 8
45:07 – Wrap Up & Next Week Tease

⭐ KEYWORDS

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