Sophie Monk confirms MAFS groom Al Perkins will appear on Love Island Australia

Love Island Australia presenter Sophie Monk has almost confirmed that Married At First Sight’s Al Perkins will appear in the upcoming fourth season.

Sophie, 42, spoke on Channel Nine’s support slots for 2023 on Wednesday night, revealing that this year’s series will feature a bevy of hot contestants.

“We have high-flying real estate agents, we have a football player, we have a model, a dancer and we have a famous groom,” Sophie revealed.

“I can’t say too much, but the bombs are going crazy,” she then teased.

It comes after Daily Mail Australia revealed that the 26-year-old carpenter from Bondi was given a one-time four-figure fee to appear in the series.

According to a well-placed production source, although Al was happy to appear on the series for free, his management was able to get him a hefty appearance fee.

Sophie, 42, revealed Wednesday night during Channel Nine’s support slots for 2023 that this year’s series will feature a bevy of hot contestants, including a ‘famous groom’

“Al was able to get a one-time four-figure sum to add that star power to the show,” they said.

“He was desperate to move on and said yes the moment he was offered. It’s a dream come true for him, he would be ecstatic [that he got on the show].’

Al then gets a “fee of $500 a week” until he is eliminated.

It comes after Daily Mail Australia revealed that Al has been paid a hefty four-figure fee to appear in the upcoming series

Each of the entrants will then receive additional fees for TV or radio commercials, in-store or event appearances, print ads, digital blog posts, or digital ads.

Appearances in stores or events are charged at a daily rate of “$1000 and includes any travel expenses.”

The Sydney-based chippy was paired with Gold Coast-based Samantha Moitzi in MAFS’ season this year.

According to a well-placed production source, although Al was happy to appear on the series for free, his management was able to secure him a hefty fee for the appearance.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Samantha admitted she wasn’t surprised to see him join the cast.

“It’s definitely a show more of his ally. He always said he’d like to participate in it, I’m not surprised,” she said.

“I wish him the best and I hope he finds love in the villa but to be honest I think he will love being with the boys, getting a tan and playing pranks on people in the villa.’

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Sam said she wasn’t surprised to see him join the cast.