We've got some good news: ITV have officially confirmed that Love Island All Stars will be starting on Monday 15 January. Yep, we've only got a week to wait before some of the most iconic UK Islanders will return to find love all over again in the South African villa, with ITV confirming the first batch of OG Islanders today.
It's a smart move from producers: if there's one way to recapture the magic of Love Island of old it's bringing back some of the best characters from the show. Here's everything you need to know...
When does Love Island: All Stars start?
Love Island: All Stars starts 9pm Monday 15 January on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX & STV.
Who is on Love Island: All Stars?
Georgia Harrison
The 29-year-old - who originally joined series three as a bombshell - hopes that going into the villa earlier in the series might work in her favour, 'The last time I went in as a bombshell and I always wondered if I would have found love if I’d gone in a bit earlier.'
Since her first time in the villa, Georgia has become a leading advocate in the fight against revenge porn. 'As much as this year's been amazing, it’s been heavy at times and pretty serious with all of my campaigning work. This is the last year of my twenties so I want to go in the villa and have some fun and hopefully meet someone that I can fall in love with.
'This time around I’m going to be more confident, I was 21 the first time around, I’m now 29 and I feel like I know myself fully at this age. I’ve also got new boobs, which is great when you’re in a bikini so they’re ready to rock and roll!'
As for the Islanders she hopes are joining her in the villa? 'In terms of the type of boy and relationship I’m looking for, I always look at Alex and Olivia Bowen. Alex is a great candidate for the ideal boyfriend, good looking, the way he treats her, the person he is.
'Joshua Ritchie I’ve dated before, he’s good looking and my usual type. Chris Taylor, he’s hilarious and the main thing I’m attracted to is a man who can make me laugh. What a fun guy and like I said, I’m looking for someone to TikTok with so I reckon he’d be game for that sort of stuff!'
Toby Aromolaran
Toby, 24, was runner-up in series seven, partnering up with Chloe Burrows, but they split a year later. When asked what he thinks Chloe's reaction will be about his return to the villa, he said, 'I don’t know how she would take it. We will always have love for each other and I think she would wish me the best of luck, as I would certainly do the same.
'I’m single and Love Island worked for me the first time. I had a good relationship and fell in love. If I'm Single and Love Island is an opportunity for me, how could you turn down the chance to find love again?'
He added, 'It’s a running joke with my family and friends that for me to find something serious with a girl,I would need to go on Love Island. They call it my version of a dating app.'
Kaz Kamwi
The 29 year old was also a finalist from season seven. She says of her decision to return, 'I had a great time last series but I want to have an even better time.'
Kaz Kamwi's highlight from her time on Love Island was actually making a friend for life in Liberty Poole. 'The memories I loved and treasure the most are more often than not the ones with Lib. We always laugh about the moment we first met when we couldn’t open the champagne, to this day we still remember it and when we go out, we just look at each other and laugh.'
But how will she feel is she's in the villa with an ex? 'The thing is, I’m a bad b*tch so I will handle it with as much grace as I can.'
Chris Taylor
The season five star managed to swing an appearance in the Barbie movie as one of the Kens, and now he's back on our screens, having swapped the Mojo Dojo Casa House for the Love Island villa. So just how did Chris end up in the biggest movie of the decade? He explains, 'I was invited to an after party by Margot Robbie and then ended up at an after party with her. I started to panic and make conversation with her, just having really stupid chats.
'All I can assume is that my silly chat made an impression on Margot Robbie. 18 months later I got an email from Warner Brothers asking do you want to try out for this role as Ken - it was a tumble dryer of emotions.'
So why is he heading back to the villa, despite his newfound Hollywood life? 'Last time I was only there for 15 days, so I want to do it and enjoy it all again. I am 33 now and getting on a bit - I am getting ear hair! It would be nice to have a girl to keep my ears trimmed for me! It would be good to find a girl who I can co-parent my dog with.
'I am going to try very hard to not get pied as many times as I did last time. I managed to get pied six times in 15 days, which has got to be a world record. I am going to make better decisions which will probably end up transitioning into worse decisions.'
Georgia Steel
As well as being a pocket rocket who dated fellow _Love Island_er Sam Bird after getting together on series four of the show, Georgia Steel is probably best known for her iconic claims of loyalty after being accused of kissing Jack Fowler on a date - despite the fact that he was coupled up with her pal Laura Anderson.
Now 25, Georgia has decided to return to the iconic villa in the hopes of finding a boyfriend. She says, 'I have a house, a cat, a nice car - I have everything in life but a boyfriend, so why not give it as go?'
More recently, the York native hit headlines after she was conned out of thousands of pounds by her ex-boyfriend Medi Abalimba. Speaking about what she's learnt from that experience, Georgia admits, 'I take that experience as a really positive reflection now. I look at it as something I had to go through to make me stronger and learn things in life for me to be able to learn what I want in my next partner.
'It’s a massive benefit for me as it makes me more knowledgeable and wiser on what I need to receive from a relationship.'
Anton Danyluk
With series five of Love Island holding plenty of fond memories for Anton Danyluk - who can forget his absolute delight at Craig David entering the villa - he reveals that he jumped at the opportunity to return to the show.
He explains, 'For me it was a no brainer. I got the call and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and probably the best summer I have ever had in my life. Getting the chance to do it twice is going to be unbelievable.'
The Lanarkshire hunk continues, 'I think this time with Love Island: All Stars, things will be different, as we all understand what it’s like to go on Love Island and the only thing now missing is finding a partner. I’m really excited at the prospect of it.'
Hannah Elizabeth
Throwing it all the way back is series one runner-up Hannah Elizabeth who actually got engaged on Love Island to her boyfriend Jon Clark. Things unfortunately didn't work out between the pair, and in 2019 Hannah welcomed her first child with ex-boyfriend George Andreeti.
The first mum to enter the Love Island villa, Hannah explains why she's returning to the iconic show.
She jokes, 'I’m returning to the Love Island villa because I did it eight years ago and what an opportunity I never thought I’d get again. I’m not very good at finding love but I had a ball the first time, so I’m going to have a ball again.'
Despite being on the lookout for love, the Liverpudlian has ruled out a second villa engagement saying, 'Absolutely not, not in the Villa no. Maybe when I get out, but I’d need to give it a bit of time. It was almost ten years ago and I was in that proper whirlwind kind of love, now that I’m that bit older I try to take things a little slower.'
Jake Cornish
After walking out of the villa with his then-partner Liberty Poole in series seven after realising that they were merely friends, Jake Cornish is back and hoping for a second chance at love.
Speaking about what he'll do differently this time around the 26 year old shares, 'There is nothing major I would do differently, but I have definitely matured in the two years since first being on the show. I look at things differently and respond differently. When it comes to people's opinions, I don’t sit on the fence anymore. That is my way of life now, so I will take that into the villa.'
And if he were to bump into Liberty? He reveals that things wouldn't be too awkward saying, 'We never ended with any bad blood between us and everything happens for a reason. We just become two different people in the end.' Well that's good news.
Demi Jones
Demi Jones may not have had the best of luck during her first time in the Love Island villa back in series 26 - eventually ending up in a friendship relationship Luke Mabbott - but she's feeling positive (albeit a little bit more competitive) the second time around.
'I will go in there with a little more determination,' she shares. 'Last time I was a little too naive and a little too nice. I’m still going to be my nice and bubbly self, but if I want something I will go after it, because I deserve it as much as the next person.'
The 25 year old - who's still BFFs with her fellow _Love Island_er Shaughna Phillips - continues, 'I am returning to the Love Island villa because I am ready again to find love.
'I lost a lot of confidence with my health issues over the last couple of years but I’ve been smashing the gym this year, finding my confidence again and I’ve got it back. So, let’s find a man!'
Luis Morrison
Another Love Island series one throwback, and another parent heading into the Love Island villa for Love Island: All Stars is Luis Morrison. You may remember Luis and Cally Jane Beach were inseparable during their time on the show and ended up welcoming a daughter together in 2017. No wonder Luis is keen to head back for a second shot at love.
The 29 year old says, 'It was the best experience of my life. I found love in the villa before and who knows if I can find love in there again?
'I’m a lot older and wiser, so I know what I am getting myself into. I don’t have a game plan at all - I am an open book so I will go with the flow and see what happens.'
Liberty Poole
Reuniting with both her ex Jake Cornish and her BFF Kaz Kamwi, it's Liberty Poole from series seven!
Speaking about how she'll cope with being in the original Love Island: All Stars line-up with Jake, Liberty admits, 'It’s always going to be awkward isn’t it, it’s always going to be weird seeing someone that you’ve been with getting with someone else.
'I wish my exes nothing but the best. I'm going to be focused on my own journey so if it was to happen I won’t be worrying about them - so I'll stay focused on my goal, which is to find love.'
Viewers loved how Liberty always wore her heart on her sleeve during her original Love Island stint and stayed true to herself, something she's planning on doing again this series.
'I always wear my heart on my sleeve,' the 24 year old explains. 'But seem to end up getting hurt. I often say I’ll have my guard up but I’ll probably get in there and fall in love after a week. I’m always just quite tunnel vision when it comes to love, if I really like someone I can’t multitask!'
Mitchel Taylor
One of the newer faces on the Love Island: All Stars line-up, having only just appeared in series 10, is Mitchel Taylor who fell for Molly Marsh hard and fast and seemingly never really got over her.
This time around though, Mitch is (sadly) being a bit more tactical about how he goes about finding love in the villa.
'I think I went in with my heart on my sleeve the first time and got hurt,' the 27 year old explains. 'And this time I am just going in to enjoy myself and if a connection happens, a connection happens. Honestly when I went in for series ten, you saw me and Molly, I went for Molly, I wanted her. And with this one, I am not going to make myself that vulnerable. I am going to play the game.'
After his time on the show Mitch earned the moniker Messy Mitch - a role he fully leant into after learning of it - but he's hoping he'll earn a better nickname this time around. He says, 'I’ll be honest, I don’t really plan on being “Messy Mitch”. It just depends on what day of the week it is.
'I wear my emotions on my sleeve and what you see is what you get. I am very honest and very opinionated and I think that’s what people like me for. If I don’t agree with something, I’m not going to hold it back.'
Here's our ideal Love Island: All Stars line up...
Naturally, with a knowledge of Love Island going back 18 years, we consider ourselves Love Island historical experts. Academics of Islander shenanigans if you will. So we have some very strong opinions on who should re-enter the villa.
Just to note, in order to make this as realistic as possible, we've avoided Islanders that are married or partnered with children, because we're not trying to split up a happy home in the name of hypothetical flings. And with that in mind, the OG celebrity Islanders are also not on the list – as iconic as Calum Best returning would be – merely because there’s about a 20-year age gap between today's crop and the early noughties contestants.
Here is who we think would be the best contenders for round two (or in some cases three) in the villa...
The OG Girls
Indiyah Polack
Look, we know she's still happily dating Dami Hope - and we're here for them as a couple - but what we wouldn't give to see Indiyah Polack return to the Love Island villa.
Megan Barton-Hanson
This season four OG will have every boy stepping forward on the first day, just what you need for a dramatic start to the series.
Jess Harding
She may have just won the 2023 summer series but Jess Harding would provide all the banter we need from an OG _Love Island_er.
Maura Higgins
One couldn’t possibly have an all-stars series without the legend that is Maura Higgins. Hilarious, horny, and honest to a fault, she spiced up season five so much we want her in every season to come.
The OG Boys
Terry Walsh
This season two playboy had ALL the girls drooling and proved himself conveniently cut-throat when he mercilessly dumped partner Malin Andersson for Emma Jane Woodham, leading to the ultimate showdown when Malin returned to give her two cents to a meek Terry. We’d watch it all again 10 times over if we could.
Kem Cetinay
Perhaps the only ‘nice guy’ Islander to ever prove himself genuinely nice, Kem provided more than just laughs on his season four debut, he proved love actually does exist. Since his relationship with Amber Davies didn’t work out, the OG winner could return for a second chance at long-lasting love.
Theo Campbell
Theo was only in the villa two minutes before he proved himself more entertaining than most Love Island men. He was messy in the best way, stirring the pot enough to create drama without genuinely hurting anyone – he deserves an OG spot more than most.
Jack Fowler
Much like Megan Barton-Hanson, we can’t see a world in which all of the girls don’t step forward for this season five bombshell. He’s got the looks, height, and humour to keep the ladies heads spinning all season.
Max Morley
The season one winner had one of the most redeemable story arcs of his season, a lovable player that would have any girl falling head over heels – we’d just like to see him try and pull a fast one over any of OG girls, they’d eat him for breakfast.
The first week bombshells
Naturally, you need a strong start for a first day bombshell – and we’re up against a bevy of male and female beauties likely immune to insecurity at this point. So, who could pull of the task? Ekin-Su Culculoglu of course. I mean, there’s countless Love Island stars to choose from that are stunning enough to turn heads, but if you want someone who’s going to go in there and really try and steal some men? It’s Ekin-Su.
For the male option, we’re going for Michael Griffiths – he might’ve broken our hearts when he recoupled in Casa Amor in season five, but you need that cut-throat mentality when it comes to bringing the drama in the first week.
More bombshells bound to cause drama in the first two weeks
The best part about a Love Island All Stars line up is that you’re not just sending in characters you know are iconic, you’re sending in EXES that are iconic. So naturally, the first few weeks of bombshells will be more dramatic than ever.
Amber Gill
The season five winner might be more inclined to go for Megan Barton-Hanson than Michael Griffiths these days, but that would be the best part – imagine seeing Michael attempt to redeem his chances with Amber only for her to turn round and couple up with Megan? We need that memeable moment instantly.
Ellie Brown
If there was one person who remains as unfiltered as she was in her reality TV debut, in season three Love Island, it’s Ellie Brown. The season four star caused controversy when she called Georgia Steel ‘a c*nt’ during an argument, and if that isn’t the kind of chaos, we need from an All-Star season I don’t know what is.
Coco Lodge
Coco was the impetus behind one of Love Island’s more historic memes, and frankly she deserved more airtime than a mere couple of weeks post Casa Amor. As an early bombshell, she’ll get the drama going quick as a flash.
Chris Hughes
Nothing could ever be as cute as witnessing Chris and Kem reunite on-screen, a love story we deserve after years of otherwise uninspired bromances. Plus, Chris is a catch with the ladies, he can definitely turn a few heads.
Jon Clark
In the vein of seeing exes reunite, we're dying for a Hannah-Jon rom-com style reunion. The pair got ENGAGED in season one, never to be married, and seemed on great terms when they reunited during the pandemic for an ITV2 YouTube series.
Ovie Soko
He might’ve just been on Love Island for the free holiday, but nothing says head-turning like Ovie Soko. That man is more lovable than the entire line-up combined, we’d even break onto the set to couple up with him.
Whitney Adebayo
Again, it seems weird to be suggesting series ten contestants but Whitney Adebayo was a bombshell in the best way. She may not have taken the crown in the end but she's the people's princess and will truly stir things up in the villa.
The Casa Amor lot
The problem with an all stars line-up is that you also have to save a bunch of iconic Islanders for the Casa Amor test. But naturally, with a line-up necessary to turn heads, you have to save some icons for a likely short, but sweet visit.
Casa Amor girls
Malin Andersson
Nothing would say Casa shake up like Malin reuniting with Terry after all these years, hopefully going on to have him fall in love then re-couple just as he did to her in season two!
Amber Davies
Likewise, seeing Kem and Amber interact again after all these years would be a whirlwind. Would she go for him or one of the other OG boys, likely friends of his? We can barely take the recoupling already and it’s not even remotely real yet!
Millie Court
After Liam made the most of his time in Casa Amor and now it's Millie's turn to do the same!
Anna Vakili
You can’t have an all-star season with storm Anna, who could turn heads just as she could blow them off. And can you imagine seeing the Casa girls go head-to-head with their best friends on the outside? That will be very… yikes.
Jess Hayes
This OG season one winner has matured beyond belief in the years since leaving Love Island, evidenced as much by her appearance on Untold: Life After Love Island. To see her on-screen again would be a real treat, her endearing nature as entertaining as ever.
Casa Amor boys
Wes Nelson
Certainly, an ambitious option given his attempt to distance himself from Love Island fame, but his illustrious rap career and personality rebrand would undoubtedly turn heads with the OG girls. We’d also see him reunite with Megan Barton-Hanson, a real treat.
Tyrique Hyde
Ty definitely played it safe when it came to Casa Amor this year so now's his chance to for him to do what he does best!
Rykard Jenkins
Rykard became a Love Island favourite when he almost let his partner Rachel Fenton go home alone before running down the beach to rescue her post-dumping. That being said, he also shagged his ‘friendship couple’ while getting to know Rachel so, swings and roundabouts.
Luke Trotman
When respite is likely needed from a slew of Love Island playboys, Luke T is the man for the job. He was sweet, funny, and genuinely intent on a relationship during his Winter Love Island season, coupling up with Siânnise Fudge for the entire series – their love story may not have worked out, but we’d love to see him on-screen again.