Love Island All Stars 2026: Contestants, bombshells & ages
23 February 2026, 12:13
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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, with Jess Harding, Ronan Keating's son, and even Scott van-der-sluis back for more, but how old are the cast? And what season were they origianlly on?
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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?
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Who is in the Love Island: All Stars 2026 cast?
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It is only right that you get yourself familiar with the recognisable faces, and remind yourselves where you recognise them from.
As fans hope the greats of Ovie Soko and Amber Davies will return, who is actually part of the cast, including the new bombshells?
Harrison Solomon (DUMPED)- Love Island Series 12
Harrison is a notorious Islander from the most recent Summer series.
The 22-year-old was infamously coupled up with the winner, Toni Laites, and returned from Casa Amor with Islander Lauren Woods.
His fallout with the two girls was one of the most complained-about moments in the show's history.
He said: "I feel like I didn’t handle certain situations in there very well, and I feel like, even though it’s only been seven or eight months since the show, I’ve done a lot of growing up and self-reflection. I’ve looked back at the show and I was a bit embarrassed by my actions sometimes."
Jessy Potts (DUMPED) - Love Island Series 11
Jessy is 27 years old and is from the iconic 2024 series, coupling up with Joey Essex.
Whilst on the show she was known for her fallout from the Only Way is Essex star, eventually forming a friendship with his ex-couple Islander, Grace Jackson.
She said: "I want to prove I’m not the boring nice girl, I want to show every side of me. There’s nothing wrong with being a nice person, it’s a flex, but being nice doesn’t mean I’m boring."
Zac Woodworth – Love Island USA Season 7
Zac is a 26-year-old from Arizona, appearing on last year's season as one of the Casa Amor boys, entering alongside the Celebrity Big Brother contestant Zak Srakaew.
The influencer was only on the American rendition for a short 3 days, so he didn’t make as much of an impact as he would have hoped.
He said: “I am super social, I love talking to everybody. They can expect me to be gentlemen but also go for what I want. In the US Villa, I was conscious of not wanting to talk to ‘somebody’s girl’ but I would do that differently this time. I’m really excited to just get in there and do my thing.”
Imani Ayan Wheeler (DUMPED)– Love Island USA Season 5 & Love Island Games Season 1
This 24-year-old hasn’t been out of the villa too long, appearing originally in 2023 and then again in the same year.
Imani made it to the final of both of her seasons, but hasn’t found the lucky guy just yet.
She said: “I’m so excited to go back into the world of Love Island, to show my growth and look for someone who is serious. [Looking forward to] seeing if my US charm passes the vibe check with an international man.“
Carrington Rodriguez (DUMPED)– Love Island USA Season 2 & Love Island Games Season 1
Carrington was on the 2020 version of Love Island USA, and then on the Games spin-off alongside our very own Jack Fowler.
He is 28 years old and wants to take it more seriously this time, after he was known as the ‘date’ guy because of how many girls he got to know on his original season, as well as being the first voted out on the Games rendition.
He said: “I’ve never been to the UK, but I would move for the right person. If I was to find someone in the Villa and hit it off, I’d do three or four months, get a rental, spend each day with that person, and see how it goes, and from there we’d make a decision. I have nothing tying me down in the US. At this point, I’m really open to experiencing something new.”
Kyra Lizama (DUMPED) - Love Island USA Season 3
Kyra appeared on the 2021 season and appeared as an OG and finished as runner-up with her partner at the time, Will Moncada.
The Hawaii native is 28 yeas old, and is ready to branch-out from her usual Love Island gameplay of putting all her eggs in one basket.
She said: “I’m kind of tired of all of the people in the US, so I am ready to meet new people from the UK. All the hot guys. Making out with everybody and having a fun and sexy time. That is what I am looking forward to the most. The friendships that come are a big bonus, too. It’s going to be amazing!”
Sher Suarez (DUMPED)– Love Island USA Season 2
Sher appeared alongside fellow USA cast member Carrington, although the pair never coupled up, so who knows what the South African location could set-off for the pair.
The Miami-born bombshell is 27 years old, and ready to fall in love with a British man, which she is certain is meant to be her destined husband.
She said: “The US boys aren’t as cheeky. Men in the US don’t seem to feel the need to flirt or really work for what they want. They just expect girls to come their way. You have to work for me.”
Yamen Sanders – Love Island USA Season 1
This 31-year-old is back after a long break, despite a recent appearance on Netflix’s Temptation Island, first appearing back in 2019, over 7 years ago, getting voted out just before the final.
Yamen is an American football player originally from California, and isn’t worried about the distance between LA and the UK, saying ‘That’s a direct flight!”
He said: “I don’t go into these things thinking about winning. A win for me is coming out with someone special and a group of friends. I’m going for the relationship aspect and the friendships.”
Curtis Pritchard (DUMPED) - Season 5 & All Stars 2
The 29-year-old is back for another taste, after always being an iconic character on both ofo his previous seasons.
Curtis' most famous moment is perhaps his moment with current Love Island: The Morning After podcast host, Amy Hart, after she 'came back to tell [him] that [she] loved [him]'.
Whilst some fans were shocked to see him back again, some are excited for the stir he is most certainly.
He said: "I normally throw all my eggs into one basket… I’m probably going to end up doing that again. I like to focus on one person. I’ve never been a Bombshell before, so I don’t quite know what to expect coming in as one. I’ll try and talk to everyone the first couple of days."
Lucinda Strafford - Season 7
Lucinda the Brighton baddie, is retirming to the big screen after her recent stint on Love Island Games based in the US.
The 26-year-old hasn't found love just yet, and is hoping that fourt time is the charm, after also being on Love Island Australia back in 2023.
She said: "I guess I’ve been on a bit of a ‘Love Island' journey over the past few years but I’ve not found the ultimate one. I’m single, so having been given the opportunity to try and find a guy on Love Island: All Stars, why would I say no?! It’ll be a full circle moment, and why the hell not? I’m still young, YOLO."
Konnor Ewudzi (DUMPED)- Season 11
The 2024 Islander is back as a bombshell, looking for love.
The 30-year-old was coupled up briefly with Grace Jackson, but was unsuccessful in leaving with a girl on his arm on his season.
Konor said: "I turned 30 in November so my friends around me are getting engaged, having kids and I’m wondering, ‘When is it my turn?’"
AJ Bunker (DUMPED)- Season 7 Islander
AJ is back and she's better, after her brief 6 day stint back on the 2015 season which was one by fellow All Stars castmate, Millie Court and her partner at the time Liam Reardon.
The 33-year-old was briefly with the iconic Hugo Hammond.
The boxer said she has been single for a while and is hoping to find love this time round.
She said: "I just want to not be so in my shell. My friends and family watching knew it wasn’t me and I was being reserved. There were times during my previous series where I should have spoken up and said ‘That’s not ok’ - I was putting my own feelings aside."
This All-Star was dumped on episode 8.
Samie Elishi - Season 9 & All Stars 2
Samie is back for another round, as she becomes one of the more familiar faces of the franchise with this being her third appearance on the show.
Most recently, she appeared alongside her ex-boyfriend Tom Clare, who is now engaged to his Love Island partner, Molly Smith.
The bombshell has never been an OG cast member always making a dramatic entrance evrerytime.
She said: "I've grown up so much since Series 9 and my last time on All Stars you didn’t get to really see that. I want the audience to see how much I've grown and hopefully actually see me in a nice situation, coupled up with someone."
Scott van-der-Sluis - Season 10
Scott is back for more, after an explosive entrance where he 'bombshelled' like he was supposed to.
The 25-year-old has appeared across the franchise expansion of the reality show, making this his fourth appearance, after Season 10, Love Island USA and Love Island Games.
The Welsh footballer, originally appeared alongside Jess and Whitney on the 2023 season.
His big couple at the time was with Catherine Agbaje, but it didn't work out.
He said: "I’ve done three shows and I’ve been to two different continents but I’ve always wanted to come home. Love Island is home to me and I've always wanted to complete the full circle. After this I am truly retired, I can confidently say I will be truly retired."
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 (DUMPED)– 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."
This All-Star was dumped on episode 14.
Belle Hassan (DUMPED) – 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 (DUMPED)– 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 (DUMPED) – 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!
This All-Star was dumped on episode 14.
Charlie Frederick (DUMPED)– 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.
This All-Star was dumped on episode 8.
Tommy Bradley (DUMPED)– 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 (DUMPED)- 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!"
