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Sophie Monk is officially a free agent after ending her professional relationship with long-time manager Sean Anderson, marking a major shift in the TV star's career.
The Love Island Australia host, 46, is no longer represented by Anderson's 22 Management, one of Australia's top celebrity talent agencies.
The split was confirmed after Monk quietly removed 22 Management from her Instagram, and both she and Anderson unfollowed each other on social media.
Anderson is known for managing former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins and helping her establish her brand.
He also represents a host of high-profile Australians including Tammy Hembrow, Ruby Tuesday Matthews, Lindy Klim, Kerri-Anne Kennerley, David Koch and Jodi Gordon.
Sophie joined Anderson's agency six years ago, after previously being represented by his former protégé, Titus Day.
Sophie Monk is officially a free agent after ending her professional relationship with long-time manager Sean Anderson, marking a major shift in the TV star's career
The Love Island Australia host is no longer represented by Sean Anderson's 22 Management, one of Australia’s top celebrity talent agencies. Pictured
While the reason for the split hasn't been made public, she has informed her brand partners of the change, signalling a new chapter for one of Australia's most renowned TV personalities.
In June last year, Sophie's husband Josh Gross opened up about what life is really like when your partner is one of the most recognisable faces in the country.
The American-born tech entrepreneur, who married the Love Island host in 2022, told Daily Mail he'd happily embraced life in the background – swapping boardrooms for beach shoots and robotics for red carpets.
'I feel like the luckiest guy in the world. One minute I'm working from home, next I'm on the Gold Coast filming a movie or in Spain filming Love Island,' Josh began.
'Life with Soph is never dull... I wouldn't change a thing.'
Josh, who met Sophie on a long-haul flight from Europe to Australia in 2018, said the transition into fame-by-association wasn't something he planned.
'I don't really live my life in the spotlight. That's the beauty of being behind the camera. I've always liked it that way, supporting from the background, capturing the moments,' he said.
While he prefers to stay out of the spotlight, Josh has unwittingly become a familiar face on red carpets and social media – often spotted snapping glamorous photos of his famous wife.
The split was confirmed after Monk quietly removed 22 Management from her Instagram, and both she and Anderson unfollowed each other on social media
In June last year, Sophie's husband Josh Gross has opened up about what life is really like when your partner is one of the most recognisable faces in the country
'Sophie is incredibly beautiful and photogenic, so if the photo isn't great, it's on me,' he quipped.
'She's got a sixth sense for her best side, and I've got a mental checklist every time I pull out the phone. Lighting matters – golden hour is magic.'
He also revealed a little-known fact about his reality TV star wife.
'What you see is what you get with Soph... I think she's a lot funnier than what people realise. She's my best friend and we laugh a lot,' Josh said.
Despite the scrutiny that often comes with dating a celebrity, Josh said the public have only ever shown warmth towards Sophie – and to him by extension.
Sophie and Josh wed in a private ceremony at their Central Coast, NSW home in 2022.
The couple first met on a flight from Europe to Australia in August 2018 and shared a kiss after enjoying 'three champagnes' in business class.
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