Olympic Hero: Zac Incerti Love Island Australia Journey

Olympic swimmer Zac Incerti, aged 29 and from the Gold Coast, joins Love Island Australia Season 7 as a cast member.

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Zac is a three-time Olympic medallist, having won bronze medals in relay events at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.

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He describes appearing on Love Island as “completely out of his comfort zone” — a new chapter after years of structured training.

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Zac grew up in Broome, Western Australia, and later moved to Perth for high school as his swimming career developed.

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His entry onto Love Island comes after a recent long-term relationship breakup — a fresh start for the athlete.

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In the villa, Zac faced an early dramatic moment when partner Bailey McGarrell revealed she did not want children — something Zac said “really rattled” him.

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The season premiered on 27 October 2025, giving Zac and the cast their first moments on-screen and in the villa.

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As the first Olympic medallist to join the franchise, Zac brings a rare sport-elite background into the dating reality show format.

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Outside of the villa, Zac has been open about his mental-health journey and how he’s used sport to build resilience.

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With his athletic resilience, swim-club origins and reality-TV debut, Zac is now navigating romance, alliances and social strategy — all under the villa spotlight. (based on his dual roles)

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