What we know about the 'Love Gods' and how they'll change things up in the Love Island Australia Villa

Love Gods Sydney and Steph have been busy turning the heads of all our Coupled Up Islanders.
But the one question everyone has been dying to know is what makes them Love Gods rather than just regular Bombshells?
An exclusive sneak peek at tonight's episode finally reveals why and you can watch it in our video.
The introduction of the Love Gods is a Love Island world-first, so there's much that's been left to the imagination.
With that being said, here's everything we know about the Love Gods, what their powers are and how'll they change life in the Villa.
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What are the Love Gods' special powers?
In a sneak peek video, Xanthe receives a text spilling the ins and outs of the Love Gods' special powers.
And boy, does it pay to be a Love God.
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"The Love Gods have arrived and they have special superpowers," the text began.
"Starting right now... The Gods can Couple Up with whoever they want whenever the want! #GodsGift."
That's right, the Love Gods do not need to wait for a Recoupling Ceremony or for host Sophie Monk to arrive to give them any instruction.
They can call the shots with who they want whenever they decide to.
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The announcement had the Islanders in a frenzy and their reaction was very dependent on whether they were a Love God or just a regular Islander.
"There's no way that's a thing!?" Mimi shrieked
Sydney looking smug now that all the power was in her hands. Nine
"No! No! No! Why do they have so much power? I can feel the tension in the air. I feel sick!" Sophie squealed.
While Love God Sydney summed up her and Steph's position perfectly: "I feel bad for them but happy for me."
Who are the Love Island Australia Love Gods?
Two international Islanders from previous series, Sydney and Steph, will make history as the first ever Love Gods.
Sydney, 24, is an influencer and model who found fame on the 2022 season of Love Island USA.
Sydney came runner-up in the compeition with her then-boyfriend, before they split in 2023.
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Hailing from Los Angeles, Sydney is looking for an Aussie bloke with brains. Nine
"Last time I was in the Villa I fell in love but it didn't work out. I'm over US men and I can't wait to find my Australian bae," Sydney said.
Sydney was quick to point out that looks aren't everything and said she valued brains over brawn.
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Steph, 25, is another veteran of the Love Island format, with his first appearance on the French version in 2023 before joining the cast of Love Island Games in Fiji.
"They say the French are the best lovers and I'm here to prove it," Steph said cheekily.
Steph is about to show the Love Island ladies what French charm is all about. Nine
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