Love Island: All Stars is set to return for a third season next week, with ITV promising a lineup of islanders with 'unfinished business'. The original group includes former winner Millie Court and fan favourite Whitney Adebayo, alongside other familiar faces. However, fans may be surprised to learn that the cast will earn a flat fee of £2,000 per week, totalling just over £8,000 if they stay for the entire series.
According to a source who spoke to The Sun ahead of the previous All Stars series, the payment is modest compared to other reality shows. 'The All Stars cast all earn £2,000 a week to appear on the series, so if they stay in for the whole run, they'll bank just over £8K. Obviously it's more than they'd earn doing a regular job, but as far as reality TV salaries go, it's not that huge,' the source said. They added that the appeal lies in the exposure, allowing islanders to cash in after leaving the villa.
In contrast, contestants on shows like Strictly Come Dancing reportedly earn a flat rate of £25,000, increasing to £75,000 for finalists. Some Love Island alumni, such as Tasha Ghouri and Amber Davies, have gone on to participate in Strictly, earning significantly more than the All Stars fee.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions to the All Stars concept on social media. One wrote on X: 'Something very tragic about the love island all stars concept. Just a bunch of z list people desperately clawing at fame.' Another added: 'What’s the point in all stars? These people will all already know each other from love island things, it’s just a cling for some more fame. I will be watching tho ofc.'
Despite the criticism, many fans are excited about the new series. One supporter wrote: 'Love Island Star Whitney is officially apart of the OG Lineup for Love Island All Stars Series 3, will be supporting her rights and wrongs! My winner already.' Another said: 'Love island all stars is back! I’ll be tweeting and supporting Millie, Whitney and Jess while side eyeing everyone else.'
ITV has teased that this season will focus on 'unfinished business', potentially reuniting exes. Narrator Iain Stirling commented: 'It's been sort of unwritten for a while now, isn't it? So it's quite nice to move it into the forefront.' Love Island: All Stars premieres on ITV2 and ITVX on Monday 12 January at 9pm.
