ITV has officially announced the return of its hit spin-off, Love Island: All Stars, with the third series set to premiere in just two weeks. The show will kick off on Monday 12 January 2026, promising another round of high-stakes romance and drama as former Islanders get a second shot at love.
Unfinished Business in the Villa
A tantalising 10-second teaser trailer has been released, hinting at the central theme for the upcoming season. The clip features Polaroid-style photos connected by string, posing the question: "Who's got unfinished business?" This suggests that several returning contestants may have past connections or unresolved romances from their original series, setting the stage for explosive encounters.
The familiar hosting duo will be back to guide viewers through the chaos. Maya Jama returns as the main host, while the iconic narrator Iain Stirling will provide his signature cheeky commentary. The winter series will once again be filmed in the show's favoured location of South Africa.
Rumoured Cast and Past Winners
While the official cast list is still under wraps, intense fan speculation is already underway. Rumours strongly suggest a contingent from the 2019 series will return, with names like Curtis Pritchard and Belle Hassan circulating online. Curtis, a former Hollyoaks star, was originally coupled with Amy Hart before famously switching to Maura Higgins, a relationship that ended amid cheating allegations after the show.
Other names linked to the new series include:
- Scott van-der-Sluis (Season 10)
- Whitney Adebayo (Season 10)
- Remell Ellis-Mullings (Season 12)
- Lana Jenkins (Season 9)
- Jacques O'Neill (Season 8)
- Alima Gagigo (Season 12)
The show has a proven track record of creating lasting connections. The first All Stars series in 2024 crowned winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare, who are now engaged and living together. The following series in January 2025 saw Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman couple up, though their relationship ended months after leaving the villa.
Who's Definitely Not Returning?
Some fan hopes have already been dashed. Speculation was rife that former couple Millie Court and Liam Reardon might enter the villa following their breakup earlier this year. However, Liam has publicly shut down the rumours. During a Snapchat Q&A, when asked if fans would see him on All Stars, he responded: "No you will not be seeing me on All stars in January. I've just opened a gym and that is my main focus."
Mike Spencer-Hayter, Creative Director of Lifted Entertainment, has expressed excitement for the new series, stating: "Love Island: All Stars has quickly established itself as a stand-alone hit... We are very excited about series 3 and you can expect the twists and turns to continue."
Love Island: All Stars begins on Monday 19 January at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
