Love Island: All Stars is set to open with the steamiest launch night ever as ALL TWELVE contestants will kiss on day one during a raunchy icebreaker – before a huge row breaks out.
Fans will be happy to know that the third series, hosted by Maya Jama, is set to hit our screens on Thursday evening.
The dating show was supposed to air on Monday (12 January 2026), after it was due to start filming last Saturday, but was postponed due to the South Africa wildfires.
On Wednesday, the Daily Mail revealed that the programme will be making its return later this evening on ITV2 (Thursday 15 January), with the likes of Millie Court, 29, Jack Keating, 26, and Jess Harding, 25, looking for love for a second time.
ITV have certainly turned up the heat and it sounds like they are all getting on pretty well.
We can exclusively reveal that all 12 Islanders will lock lips with someone during an ice-breaker game.
Love Island: All Stars is set to open with the steamiest launch night ever as ALL TWELVE contestants kiss on day one during a raunchy icebreaker
Daily Mail can exclusively reveal that all 12 Islanders will lock lips with someone during an ice-breaker game (pictured Scott van-der-Sluis and Abi Moores from series 10)
That’s not the only exciting thing to happen in the first episode though, as according to The Sun, they will be bringing in their first bombshell – and it ends in a blazing argument.
An insider told the publication: ‘The new bombshell walked in and there was immediately a massive row.
‘Maya Jama actually had to step in to referee the fight it was that bad.’
Millie, Jack and Jess will be joined by Whitney Adebayo, 28, Ciaran Davies 22, Sean Stone, 26, Shaq Muhammad, 27, Helena Ford, 29, Tommy Bradley, 22, Belle Hassan, 27, Leanne Amaning, 28, and Charlie Frederick, 30, in the villa.
This evening they waste no time getting to know each other and play the Good or No Good game.
Maya tells the Islanders: ‘Ok, All Stars, as you can see I have some “Good” and “No Good” sashes here.
‘So, here’s the game…one at a time girls, you need to decide which of the boys you think is good for you, explain why and place a sash around him and then give him a snog.
‘Then you have to place a “no good” sash and place it around the boy you think is no good for you and tell me why that is.
‘Boys, don’t worry you’ve got weeks to work on these girls and change their minds.’
After they complete the game, she drops the bombshell that the public have been voting for who they want to couple up with who.
Maya tells them: ‘They have decided who they think is good for you and they have coupled you up.
‘I will be back later with the results but in the meantime have a look around, get grafting, get to know each other and I will see you later.’
With viewers having already missed days of drama, ITV will air a full episode on Saturday evening – a slot usually reserved for the week’s ‘Unseen Bits’.
ITV is expected to confirm the news via Instagram, teasing: ‘The wait is over… Love Island: All Stars launches tomorrow night (Thursday 15th January) at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
‘Plus, for the first time ever, there’ll be an extra full episode on Saturday night (17th Jan) at 9pm, too.’
For the first time in its history, Love Island was delayed after wildfires in the area made it unsafe for the cast and crew to begin filming.
The new series of Love Island: All Stars is set to launch on Thursday evening, the Daily Mail can reveal
The show’s third season, delayed for four days due to dangerous wildfires in Cape Town, South Africa, will return in just over 24 hours
Speaking on the official Love Island Instagram account on Wednesday, host Maya Jama shared the update: ‘Hi everyone, I’ve got some very exciting news.
‘I can officially announce exclusively that we are back up and running, yay!
‘I’m in glam, heading to the villa, and filming starts in a minute. You can watch us on ITV2 tomorrow night at 9pm. Love Island: All Stars is back!’
The show’s launch had been scheduled for Monday evening but was delayed after dangerous wildfires over the weekend made filming impossible.
The setback reportedly cost ITV more than £15,000 an hour, covering commitments to crew, staff, camera operators, and psychologists, all of whom were on the ground in South Africa awaiting their duties.
Host Maya flew to Cape Town last week ahead of filming, while the 12 confirmed Islanders, including Millie Court and Tommy Bradley, were staying in high-end accommodations.
A number of ‘bombshells’ who are yet to be revealed are also waiting on standby.
On Monday, the Daily Mail revealed that one of the surprise bombshells is former Islander Curtis Pritchard, who will make his fourth stint in the villa as part of the All Stars cast.
Maya flew to Cape Town last week ahead of filming, while the 12 confirmed Islanders, including Millie Court (pictured) and Tommy Bradley, were staying in high-end accommodations
Maya Jama ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived at the Love Island villa for filming the new series of All Stars
Curtis will now take on the role of the new Casey O’Gorman, who appeared on the show four times before winning last year’s All Stars alongside Gabby Allen.
One ex who certainly won’t be following him into the villa is Maura, who raised her profile on Sunday night by attending the Golden Globe Awards.
Rubbing shoulders with Hollywood A-listers at the ceremony due to her current appearance on The Traitors US, Maura has managed to distance herself from her first villa stint back in 2019.
The Daily Mail exclusively revealed this year’s cast, with the starting line-up including former winners Millie and Jess Harding, runner-up Whitney Adebayo, and Ronan Keating’s son Jack.
On Wednesday, Maya ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived at the Love Island villa for filming the new series of All Stars.
The presenter looked incredible in newly released snaps where she slipped into a white sleeveless dress.
The garment featured a plunging neckline and a deep, open back with low cut sides.
