Relationships were pushed to the brink as old flames and confessions disrupted the peace at Couples Cove on Stranded on Honeymoon Island.
A late-night confession and the arrival of former connections set the stage for conflict on Seven’s Stranded On Honeymoon Island, with fractures forming between newly matched couples at the much-anticipated Couples Cove retreat.
During Monday night’s episode, relationships were tested as emotional revelations, unresolved histories and a controversial admission sent ripples across the group. Contestant Tom admitted to fabricating a story about having a partner outside the show, while Mike‘s past resurfaced through an unexpected encounter with former match Emily, reigniting concerns around his earlier behaviour.
Key Points
- A contestant admitted to lying about an outside relationship to avoid intimacy, causing friction within the group
- A former dating app connection reappeared, reigniting allegations of misogyny against one of the male castaways
- Relationship tensions escalated during the group’s first gathering at Couples Cove, prompting emotional confrontations
Amy and Mike arrived at Couples Cove having patched over a rocky start. Their earlier clash had been sparked by Amy raising concerns over Mike’s past comments, which she labelled misogynistic. While Mike appeared shaken, the pair agreed to work on their communication and entered the retreat with a renewed sense of unity.
That sense of calm was short-lived. The pair were unaware that Emily, who previously matched with Mike through a dating app, would also be joining the group. Emily, who had earlier described Mike’s comments as “vulgar”, said she felt compelled to warn others about him.
Later that evening, Tom privately admitted to Emily that he was seeing someone outside the show. Emily was visibly upset.
“I feel betrayed. I feel hurt, I feel lied to,” she said.
The revelation sparked immediate fallout. When Emily shared the news with the other women, Brie confronted Tom during a group gathering. Tom denied being in a committed relationship but acknowledged he had been casually seeing someone prior to entering the experiment.
“I think coming on this show has made me recognise there are feelings inside, so that’s been hard for me to process,” Tom told the group.
Emily rejected that explanation, saying it contradicted what he had told her privately.
Tom later admitted his claim was false, saying he had invented the story in an attempt to avoid progressing his relationship with Emily.
“I lied to her, I said I had feelings for someone else, but that’s just not true,” he said.
“Sometimes I just blurt out white lies when I feel pressured or scared.”
Although Tom offered an apology, he remained uncertain about his interest in Emily, further straining trust within the group.
Meanwhile, Brie and Byron deepened their connection, despite Brie’s hesitations around commitment. Their relationship took a turn when they shared an intimate moment in the shower, suggesting a shift in Brie’s usual approach to dating.
Despite these developments, the arrival of all the castaways at Couples Cove was clouded by uncertainty. None of the couples were aware of each other’s matches before the retreat, creating tension during the group’s first full gathering.
Separately, Amy disclosed she had challenged Mike about his earlier behaviour, a conversation which took on new weight after Emily revealed their prior connection.
“I met Mike prior to the speed dating night,” Emily said.
“Your comment about him being misogynist is exactly, exactly the vibe I got from him.”
Amy appeared rattled but chose not to confront Mike immediately.
“We’ve been matched for a reason. I want to give him a chance and keep an open mind,” she said.
“I’m just going to use this information as ammo should I need it down the track.”
