Why Sophie Monk’s husband gave up his career to be her “cheerleader”

2025-10-18

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Sophie Monk has been famous for 25 years – from her breakout role as a 19-year-old on Popstars to her current reign as one of Australia’s most recognisable reality TV hosts. On today’s episode, she opens up about the lessons fame has taught her, how she’s earnt a new cult following in the US, and the unlikely path that led to the happiest chapter of her life. Sophie also reflects on how marriage has shifted her perspective, revealing why her husband, Joshua Gross, stepped back from his own career to be her “cheerleader,” and what it’s really...

Sophie Monk has been famous for 25 years – from her breakout role as a 19-year-old on Popstars to her current reign as one of Australia’s most recognisable reality TV hosts.

On today’s episode, she opens up about the lessons fame has taught her, how she’s earnt a new cult following in the US, and the unlikely path that led to the happiest chapter of her life.

Sophie also reflects on how marriage has shifted her perspective, revealing why her husband, Joshua Gross, stepped back from his own career to be her “cheerleader,” and what it’s really like hosting Love Island Australia while living her own quiet love story off-screen.

Love Island Australia returns at 6pm AEDT on Monday, October 27, on 9Now.

Watch the full episode with Sophie Monk here.

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