LOVE ISLAND All Stars is back on our screens as OG Islanders return to the villa.
While summer viewers are still buzzing over Toni Laites and Cach Mercer’s victory in August 2025, the All Stars format faces extra pressure to prove it can foster long-term romance.
Memories of the previous All Stars season are still fresh, specifically the short-lived victory of Casey O’Gorman and Gabby Allen, who went their separate ways just weeks after being crowned champions in early 2025.
This year’s production at the Ludus Magnus estate in South Africa was thrown into early chaos when a nearby wildfire forced an emergency evacuation of the site, delaying the expected Monday launch.
Now that safety has been restored, host Maya Jama is leading a veteran cast into an extended six-week run.
With a roster featuring two past winners and several fan favorites, the hunt for a connection that actually lasts beyond the final episode is officially back on.
Is Love Island All Stars on tonight?
In a rare scheduling shift, a brand-new episode of Love Island: All Stars will air tonight, Saturday, 17 January 2026, at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
While Saturdays are usually dedicated to “Unseen Bits” highlight reels, producers have opted for a full-length installment to catch up on the narrative lost during the wildfire delays.
Tonight’s show follows the initial fallout from the launch night couplings and the first major tensions in the villa.
How long is Love Island All Stars on for?
Despite the three-day delay to the start of the series, ITV has confirmed that this will be the longest All Stars run to date.
The 2026 season will be the longest one yet, spanning 6 weeks rather than the 5-week window seen in previous spin-off years.
This means the grand finale is expected to take place in late February, giving the returning Islanders more time to navigate the arrival of bombshells and any “unfinished business” from their original seasons.
Who is on the Love Island All Stars cast?
The initial group consists of 12 seasoned Islanders making their return to the South African sun, looking for a second shot at the £50,000 prize:
- Millie Court (Series 7): The 2021 winner returns for a second chance at the crown.
- Jess Harding (Series 10): Another former champion looking for a new spark.
- Whitney Adebayo (Series 10): The runner-up from her series.
- Ciaran Davies (Series 11): The 2024 finalist is back to find a lasting connection.
- Sean Stone (Series 11): The “sweet shop” owner and Series 11 standout.
- Helena Ford (Series 12): An iconic Islander who appeared in the most recent series of the show.
- Tommy Bradley (Series 12): Another contestant from the most recent summer series.
- Jack Keating (Series 8): The Casa Amor bombshell and son of Ronan Keating.
- Belle Hassan (Series 5): The Series 5 contestant and daughter of actor Tamer Hassan.
- Shaq Muhammad (Series 9): A memorable face from the 2023 winter series.
- Leanne Amaning (Series 6): A contestant from the first-ever winter edition in 2020.
- Charlie Frederick (Series 4): A standout contestant returning from the 2018 series.
