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FIRST LOOK Love Island: All Stars 2026

Look who's returning to the villa!



Love Island: All Stars is BACK for an extended six-week run as Maya Jama returns to host and Iain Stirling returns with his inimitable commentary on all the goings on in the scorching South African villa!


Once again, fan-favourite Islanders from across 10 years of the show will return to the famous Villa in search of that much-wanted spark, while navigating the relationship dilemmas of bombshells, heads turning and unfinished business.


It's time to meet the returning islanders...

Belle Hassan

27, Series 5


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


I feel like I’m ready to find me a husband! I’m sick of heartbreak and I’m ready to meet someone new.


How will you approach it differently?


Last time I was really just myself, so I’ll do that again. I’ll always be me and whatever happens, happens.


What personal growth are you hoping the audience sees this time?


I think I’m a little bit (miniscule!) more mature… the dark hair, they’ll definitely notice that. I’m not shy anymore, they’ll see more of my personality.


What kind of energy do you want to bring to the girls’ dressing room each night?


I hope I have good energy with the girls, but women have a tendency to hate me. I’m always nice, but it’s normally boys I get on with.


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


You’re thrown into it and you don’t have a choice but to get to know people. You’re all there for the same reason; to meet someone.

Charlie Frederick

31, Series 4


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


I’d like a fair crack at the whip! The first time round, I was in there for five days and I really want to find someone.


How will you approach it differently?


I won’t be as pally with the fellas and tell them when the girls are trying to talk to me! This time I'll follow the path and not stop before I’ve even entertained it.


Do you have unfinished business?


Oh yeah, a whole series of unfinished business! Five days was not long enough!


What personal growth are you hoping the audience sees this time?


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.


What kind of energy do you want to bring to the boy’s group?


I’m very friendly and I’ll definitely make pals there too. I do recruitment so it’s kind of part and parcel of the game but it doesn't mean I’ll prioritise their friendships over connection.


What’s been going on in your dating life/life in general since we last saw you?


I was in a long term relationship for four years and now I’ve been single for about a year. I've been dating a lot and moved back to London recently so I’ve had some good dates.


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


Genuine connection and not forcing it, it's so much easier to have a good time with someone when it’s genuine, it's hard to keep an act up.


What are you looking forward to most about returning to the Villa?


There’s a few things; getting back in the sunshine, whilst everyone's working in the office I’ll be sunning it up! Being in a villa with loads of beautiful women it’s a dream.

Ciaran Davies

23, Series 11


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


To find love! I’ve been single for just over a year now, I’m ready to settle down again.


How will you approach it differently?


I’ve got no regrets from last series, but this time I'm going to be more open-minded and enjoy the experience for what it is. I’m going to be my authentic self. I've always been honest and whatever I've said or done I've always stood on business. If you don’t like me, then that’s up to you.


What kind of energy do you want to bring to the Villa this time around?


Good vibes. I want everyone having a good time. Even if I'm in competition with a boy over a girl, when we're getting ready we still have a good time and it's all respectful and whoever gets the girl, gets the girl.


What’s been going on in your dating life since we last saw you?


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!


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


You’re put in an environment where you can see everyone's true sides and you can see if a person is for you a lot quicker than in the outside world.


What are you looking forward to most about returning to the Villa?


Enjoying the experience, finding ‘the one’ and making good life-long friends.


What can viewers expect from you this time?


You can expect more of a cheeky side.


Are you looking forward to being in South Africa?


I can’t wait to go to South Africa. I've never been!

Helena Ford

29, Series 12


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


Apart from the last week in the Villa, I loved my time on Love Island. I want to do it again as it can only get better. Last time I was so upset about it not working out relationship wise, I hope that I can actually meet someone and stay together this time.


How will you approach it differently?


I’ve got to go for the nice boys and not go for the menaces. That’s where I went wrong last time. And probably just not go to the hideaway so much or talk about the hideaway as much as I did - my poor mum!


Do you have unfinished business?


Yes - I want to find a boyfriend this time!


What’s been going on in your dating life since we last saw you?


It’s got worse! When I first came out of the Villa I was like, ‘I need a break’. So I haven’t really been speaking to anyone, I’m just trying to not reply to the roster that’s resurfacing…


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


When you take away all the distractions like your job, your phone, friends and family, your normal life commitments, all you do is invest your time into that person. You form connections you wouldn’t get in the outside world because of the intensity of the environment, not having anything else to think about.


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.

Jack Keating

26, Series 8


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


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.


How will you approach it differently?


I’m going to do the complete opposite of what I did last time. Pretty much everything is unfinished business. It’s a clean slate, a fresh start. I’m going in there and hopefully the public can get to know me better.


When I entered during Casa Amor I found it hard because you meet the other lads you’re going into Casa Amor and couple up with a girl, but you’re friends with them [the lads] and then you’re trying to pull the same girl, I found it difficult!


I probably didn’t get stuck in enough and I should’ve and I regret that.


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


You really get to know people in the most intimate way. There’s no real hiding your true colours. If you go on a date you can pretend to be a person for a night, but there’s no way of hiding who you are in the Villa.


What are you looking forward to most about returning to the Villa?


Being able to chat to some gorgeous women and hopefully finding a connection.


What can viewers expect from you this time?


You’ll get to know the real me. I’ll bring a lot of energy, a lot of laughs, chasing women around the Villa, that’ll be me.

Jess Harding

25, Series 10


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


Even though I ended up winning the series with Sammy, I felt like I had a bit of a rocky ride the first time and I feel like I’ve matured a lot more since. I was 22, now I’m 25, I feel like every situation I’ve been in since then has been a lesson in knowing what I want and don’t want. I really want to meet someone and settle down.


How will you approach it differently this time?


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.


What personal growth are you hoping the audience sees this time?


Portraying to the younger generation that you don’t let people walk all over you.


What kind of energy do you want to bring to the girls’ dressing room each night?


Fun, confidence, energy, gossip… your typical girl group that loves a chat.


What’s been going on in your dating life since we last saw you?


Well Sammy and I broke up and then I had another boyfriend up until six months ago. The last six months I’ve been partying, holidaying, working and just living life.


How do you think you can succeed in finding love in the Villa?


Being open to different types of men, different personalities, different looks… you go in there very open- minded and you bond really well.


What are you looking forward to most about returning to the Villa?


Just the whole experience. It’s so exciting. It was surreal - all the support as well, you don’t realise how many people are behind you, it’s lovely.


What surprised you about Love Island the last time?


I knew it was a big show, but I didn’t realise just how many people watched it - being recognised everywhere I went was a bit of a shock!


You’re a returning winner, does that change anything?


I doubt I’m going to win it again, but who knows!

Leanne Amaning

28, Series 6


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


I want to be open in the way that I should have been in Series 6 and the streets are the trenches, so this is the only way to find someone!


How will you approach it differently/ what will you still do the same?


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.


What’s been going on in your dating life/life in general since we last saw you?


My dating life has been in the trenches again - I’ve had a few relationships and dated a few people but it hasn’t been good.


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


You have no social media, it kills love and relationships. Everyone thinks there's someone better whereas in the Villa you’re literally forced to be around each other, no ghosting! You’re free of distractions and forced to get to know someone quickly.


What are you looking forward to most about returning to the Villa?


I’m most looking forward to being around a lot of men with broad shoulders that could potentially husband material.

Millie Court

29, Series 7


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


I felt really grateful to experience the Villa over four years ago - why would I not want to experience it again?


How will you approach it differently?


I’m still the same person that I was four years ago; I’m going to stay true to myself as I did the first time, enjoy it, do a bit of flirting… it’s all going to be fun vibes.


What personal growth are you hoping the audience sees this time?


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.


What kind of energy do you want to bring to the girls’ dressing room each night?


That’s my favourite part, I love getting ready. I love doing my hair and make-up and getting glam with the girls. We always used to have a bit of a gossip in there, finding out who is doing what. It’s going to be really fun!


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


I think it’s a chance for you to meet people that you wouldn’t normally meet. Sometimes you stick to someone in your same area or you have a type, it pushes you out of sticking to that type. It’s quite special to meet someone that you wouldn’t have otherwise. Rather than a swipe on an app, let’s just vibe in real life.


What are you looking forward to most about returning to the Villa?


Catching a tan and catching feelings! I love flirting. I love going out on a night out and having a cheeky flirt. So flirting and tanning!


What can viewers expect from you this time?


I’ll be a bit more cheeky, a funnier Millie than before. I think I was slightly shy last time. They can expect to see more of me being a girls’ girl. I’m the one that always supports someone when they’re upset. It’s always nice to see friendships form, not always love relationships. Not saying I’m going in there for friendship, but that’s always quite nice.

Sean Stone

26, Series 11


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


Everyone’s experienced Villa life and you’re in a pool of similar people who’ve been through the same things after, too. It makes sense to share it with someone again. I like the fact that you can find someone from a completely different area and lifestyle - that’s quite exciting.


How will you approach it differently?


I’ll stick to my morals. I think I’ll pick and choose when to say my piece in a situation. If something doesn’t involve my business, I’ll keep my opinions to myself.


Do you have unfinished business?


Yes, I want to find someone in the Villa who it will work with on the outside. Matilda and I felt like two strangers when we got back to the UK after leaving the villa. I’m very excited about meeting new people. For me it’s the unknown again, it’s all a surprise.


Are you hoping to prove anyone wrong about something?


The first time you’ve got such big expectations; you want to get to the end, you want to find someone, you want everything. This time I think you’ll get the best Sean. I really found myself, I know who I am and what I stand for - what will be, will be.


What’s been going on in your dating life since we last saw you?


I’ve worked my ar*e off the last couple of years to allow me to have time now to put my energy into finding someone. I get so wrapped up in that side of life otherwise. Now, my dating life needs to improve. I’m ready to find someone serious.


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


The exclusion from the outside world, no phones, you can really find everything out about a person in a very short period of time. It’s like a fast track of emotions and relationships that you don’t get normally.


What can viewers expect from you this time?


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 focussed on finding love than friendships.

Shaq Muhammad

27, Series 9


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


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!


How will you approach it differently/ what will you still do the same?


I'll always be myself, but I think I'll give everyone more of a chance rather than closing it off with someone so early and I’ll give myself a chance to immerse myself into the experience.


What’s been going on in your dating life/life in general since we last saw you?


I’ve dated a couple of people, it hasn’t really worked out and I’ve really focussed on training at the gym and some Hyrox competitions, so dating hasn't really gone my way lately, but this could change it all!


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


Because you're with people 24 hours a day, seven days a week you can get to know someone a lot quicker than on the outside. In the Villa you spend so much time with the person and get to know them as a week in the Villa is like three months on the outside.


What are you looking forward to most about returning to the Villa?


I had a lot of fun last time round so I’m looking forward to enjoying it and hopefully meeting someone. Who doesn’t love a bit of sun in January!

Tommy Bradley

22, Series 12


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


It was the best time of my life. I was so out of my comfort zone but learnt so much about myself and how I handle situations. I met some friends for life. I want a second chance at meeting someone romantically.


How will you approach it differently?


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.


Do you have unfinished business?


Yes, I feel like I ba**sed it up at Casa last time round, my decision led to Emily being dumped from the Villa. It was the first bump in the road for me which had consequences that I couldn’t resolve.


Are you hoping to prove anyone wrong about something?


I saw some people saying Tommy’s the ‘fake nice boy’. I want to prove to people that I’m always myself. I’ll always do what I think is right. I don’t listen to what other people think I should do. I don’t do what will get me the most views, I always just stay true to myself.


What’s been going on in your dating life since we last saw you?


I’ve not really been dating to be honest, not really gone out too much. I’ve got quite a small circle of friends, I go out with them, so I’ve not been out meeting girls. Hopefully I’ll meet someone on All Stars.


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


Living under the same roof you spend a lot of time together. Everything is accelerated naturally. Two days is like three weeks. You learn very quickly about a person.


You feel a connection very quickly and you can sort of judge whether it’s going to go somewhere. It’s such a surreal environment to be in there. It’s hard to explain to someone that’s not been in there. It’s a completely different experience to dating on the outside.


What can viewers expect from you this time?


I think the first time around I came across a bit quiet, maybe reserved at times. this time you’ll see my more confident side that my friends see out and about.

Whitney Adebayo

28, Series 10


Why do you want to come back to Love Island?


A new start and what better place than home? Back to the Villa! Last year was something… so a fresh start in the place that started it all for new memories and experiences.


How will you approach it differently?


I had quite a good run last time, not going to lie! You’ll get the same person, whether you like me or not, you’re going to get it.


What personal growth are you hoping the audience sees this time?


I hope that they’ll see that I’ve worked on my delivery. When people ask for my advice, I ask ‘Do you want the baddie or lady response?’ Similar to, ‘Do you want me to listen or do you want my advice?’


Basically do you want to hear what I actually think, or nicer? Giving them the option rather than speaking so freely. Seeking permission.


If you could tell your younger self from your first season one thing before entering again, what would it be?


No, I can’t lie, I had a good run. I’ve not changed much. Apart from working on delivery. It’s like those Nicki Minaj lyrics: “‘Cause I’m still hood, Hollywood couldn’t change me.’ You can’t please everyone in this world. I choose to live a life where I’m happy with myself.


You coined the term ‘it’s giving’….what are you giving this year?


Honesty, laughter and just good vibes.


What kind of energy do you want to bring to the girls’ dressing room each night?


I love a good gossip in the dressing room. I love deep chats as well. I’ll definitely be there for the girls if they need someone to tell them to ‘stand up b*tch!’


What do you think works about Love Island to meet someone?


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.


In real life you could talk for eight months and still be no wifey. Who has got time for that? In the villa, everything moves very quickly.


What are you looking forward to most about returning to the Villa?


I’m looking forward to being in a bikini every day, dating guys, in good company…it’s a good time to forget about the world. There’s always something! And to take a break from the world, how many people can say they took a great break from the world? Twice!


Love Island: All Stars returns Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2

 
 
 

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