Love Island All Stars 2026: All the confirmed contestants & ages

12 January 2026, 18:05

Love Island All Stars 2026 cast. Picture: ITV

Love Island is finally back on our screens after the success of the summer series, bringing us Shakira Khan, Toni Laites & Cach Mercer. But when does Love Island All Stars start? Who is in the 2026 lineup? And how do the South Africa wildfires impact the show? Here are all the details.

By Shanai Dunglinson

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ITV tease return of Love Island - All Stars

Love Island: All Stars is back for another season of entertainment, following on from the huge success of the Summer series, which crowned Toni Laites and Cach Mercer, but when does it start, following the news of it being postponed because of wildfires? And who is in the cast?

The upcoming All Stars winners will take over from last year’s winners, Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman, who beat out Grace Jackson, Luca Bish, Ekin-Su and Curtis Prirtchard.

The spin-off show has proved a big hit since its premiere back in 2024, acting as sweet relief from the 12-month wait for the original series.

So, with a cast of familiar faces set to jet off to South Africa for six weeks of romance – which ex-Islanders are returning?

Here are all the details.

When does Love Island: All Stars start? & How does the wildfires effect the show?

The newly iconic show has quickly become a favourite, with fans eager to see some familiar faces.

The show was set to premiere on January 12th, 2026; however, the premiere was delayed due to wildfires going on near the villa location in South Africa.

ITV's statement read: "Health and safety is our greatest priority and will always come first, and therefore the transmission of Love Island: All Stars will be delayed until a date to be confirmed."

No premiere date has been set just yet, as the situation continues to put filming at risk.

The Sun reported, though, that filming could begin as early as January 14th; this has not yet been confirmed.

Whilst fans are waiting for the announcement, make sure to check back here for an update when the news breaks.

Love Island: All Stars will be showing on ITV2 and ITVX at 9 pm.

Who is in the Love Island: All Stars 2026 cast?

The official announcement has been confirmed ! With the show being so close, it is only right you get yourself familiar with the recognisable faces.

As fans hope the greats of Ovie Soko and Amber Davies will return – who is actually suspected?

Whitney Adebayo - Season 10

Whitney Adebayo is back for another taste of Love Island after originally debuting on the 2023 season, where she finished as a runner-up with her partner at the time, Lochan Nowacki.

The Nigerian Islander is 28 years old.

The bombshell recently split from her long-term boyfriend after almost two years together, in a messy breakup, with the cooking influencer debuting his new girlfriend, originally from Too Hot to Handle, just weeks before she was announced on the new All Stars installment.

She said: "Last year was something… so a fresh start in the place that started it all for new memories and experiences. I’ve been out in the dating scene… The streets are cold. You might as well go and be warm. I feel like on Love Island you get to speed date and cut the nonsense."

Jess Harding – Season 10

This bombshell is an ex-winner, being crowned the winner of her 2023 season alongside her partner at the time, Sammy Root.

Jess is only 25, being 23 when she originally appeared on our screens.

Jess is an explosive character and is sure not to take any rubbish from the gameplayers.

She said: "I don’t want to be a pushover. I was the nice girl in the corner. But now my confidence has grown; I’ve got a great personality, I’m nice looking, if you don’t want me, someone else will be lucky to have me."

Belle Hassan – Season 5

Belle is now 27-years-old, and is famous for one of the most iconic moments in Love Island history when she put fellow contestant Anton Danyluk in his place.

The ex-Islander hasn’t been on our screens for over 6 years and is sure to have a lot to get off her chest.

She said: "I feel like I’m ready to find me a husband! I’m sick of heartbreak and I’m ready to meet someone new.Last time I was really just myself, so I’ll do that again. I’ll always be me and whatever happens, happens."

Helena Ford – Season 12

She's back, back, back again after being on our screens just this summer!

Helena, who is 29 years old, appeared on the iconic 2025 summer season where she positioned herself against the big 3, Shakira, Yasmin and Toni.

The flight attendant is sure to stir the pot!

She said: "I would like to say ‘new year, new me’ but hopefully you’ll see me getting with an actual nice boy. But I know what I’m like and I get bored easily. If they’re not being a menace, I’ll start being a menace."

Leanne Amaning - Season 6

One of the oldest Islanders to reappear on the third instalment of Love Island: All Stars, appearing back in 2020.

Leanne, who is now 28 years old, paired up with Mike Boateng, but didn't make it that far, being dumped after just 18 days.

She has said: "I think I’m older and wiser, six years to be precise! A lot changes, I know what I want now and I’m much more logical and level headed. I didn’t even know myself before but now I’m dating from a completely different perspective."

Millie Court - Series 7

Millie is back for another taste since her season 7 debut back in 2021, where she won with her partner Liam Reardon.

The bombshell was with Liam for over 4 years, and they were considered a Love Island endgame couple, but the shocking breakup news broke back in September, citing long-distance as their reason.

The 29-year-old knows the game well and is sure to be taking it more seriously this time round, with rumours of Liam returning for an ex-reunion starting to build.

She said: "I feel the older I’ve got, I know myself a lot better. I’m a lot more comfortable in my own skin. When I was 24 I wasn’t so much. I am more confident this time. I feel like I know what I want. When it comes to coupling up I’m going to be a bit more strict and make sure I pick properly."

Shaq Muhammad – Season 9

Shaq was on the same Winter Season as his ex-girlfriend Tanya, and has his own fanbase on social media since his stint on the show.

With his ex-girlfriends supposedly appearing as well, it is set to be an awkward reunion, but will the couple get back together?

The 27-year-old said: "Last time I did find love but it didn't work out. This time round, I need to find a wife and give my mum some grandchildren! It worked last time so I feel like it could happen again hopefully!

Charlie Frederick– Season 4

Perhaps the oldest contestant to be re-appearing back on our screens is 31-year-old Chrlie from Love Island's 4th Season.

Charlie was known for his short stint on the season, which lasted just 5 days back in 2018.

He said: "There’s definitely a lot of personal growth that has happened - It’s been eight years since I went to Love Island, so people will notice a massive difference. I've grown loads as a person and I’m more confident in who I am and I don't care what people think. I’m a nice guy and I want the opportunity to show that.

Tommy Bradley– Season 12

Tommy is back after just 6 months, proving to be one of the most popular contestants the 22-year-old winning the hearts of the nation, despite him not finding love on the show.

The cheeky chappy is back again to hopefully fine the one!

He said: "I’m going to get to know more people. In the early days I was all eyes for one girl and I may have shut a lot of doors too early on. I’m going to be more open-minded and not fall for someone so quickly."

Sean Stone – Season 11

Sean is back for another taste after finishing in third place on the 2024 season with his ex-partner, Matilda Draper.

The 26-year-old was known for his job as a sweet shop seller, teasing the girls with his sweet puns, this time around, he is sure to give some more game.

He said: "I was a bit of a slow burner, trying to find my feet last time. Now, I know you can’t waste time in there. I’m just going to be who I am and not overthink things and just go for it. I’ll be more focused on finding love than friendships."

Jack Keating- Season 8

One of the less-familiar faces of the season, but well-known outside of the Island-franchise, is Jack, who appeared on Season 8.

He was a Casa Amor boy, but was famously known for his iconic dad, Ronan Keating.

This time round, the 26-year-old is aiming for a longer stay in the villa!

He said: "I feel like I have to come back and redeem myself, my experience before was short and sweet, I was in there for four days and I didn’t couple up with anyone, so it didn’t really go to plan. The revenge tour is here! I’ve been single for a year now and I’m looking for love."

Ciaran Davies - Season 11

This Welsh Islander is returning to our screens this Winte after coming second to winners Mimi and Josh, with his ex-partner at the time Nicole Samuel.

This time round the 23-year-old is set on bringing in the good vibes.

He said: "I've done a bit of dating whilst being single, clearly it hasn’t gone well for me! I’m giving Love Island a second shot and I want to find ‘the one’. I definitely have unfinished business with the Villa!"