Love Island All Stars returns for series 3 in 2026 – here’s what we know so far
Love Island All Stars has secured a third series, leaving fans eager to know when it will grace television screens once more.
The twelfth series of the beloved dating programme Love Island concluded earlier this year, with American bombshell Toni Laites making history alongside partner Cach Mercer as the 2025 champions.
However, viewers won’t have to wait much longer for their next dose of Love Island, as ITV has confirmed the popular All Stars series will be making its comeback very soon, and this instalment promises to be even bigger than ever.
Once again, cherished Islanders from a decade’s worth of the show will step back into the luxurious villa, searching for that elusive connection. Audiences can expect familiar faces to reunite as they tackle “the relationship dilemmas of bombshells, heads turning and what it truly means to be open.”
The third All Stars series is heading back to South Africa, and this time the run has been extended to a substantial six weeks rather than the typical five. The spin-off initially launched in January 2024 on ITV2 and ITVX, with its second series broadcasting in 2025, reports OK!
But when exactly will All Stars make its third series debut? Here’s what we know at this stage.
Love Island All Stars release date
ITV has previously stated the new series will arrive in the new year. However, no official release date has been announced as yet.
Drawing from patterns established in earlier series, it appears reasonable to anticipate the programme’s comeback around mid-January. Given the show conventionally begins on a Monday, viewers might be looking at a premiere on January 5, 12, 19 or 26 – meaning it’s just a matter of weeks away.
How to watch Love Island All Stars
Love Island All Stars will be broadcast on ITV2 and available on ITVX. Earlier series can also be accessed through online streaming.
The show’s creative director, Mike Spencer-Hayter, previously commented: “Love Island: All Stars has quickly established itself as a stand-alone hit, keeping fans of the show gripped by iconic Islanders from the past 10 years returning for another chance to find love.
“We are very excited about series three and you can expect the twists and turns to continue in All Stars, after an incredible smash hit summer series.”
Love Island All Stars cast and host
Maya Jama, who first appeared in the villa during 2023, is set to return as presenter, cementing her position as a mainstay of the programme. However, regarding the line-up of contestants, ITV has kept details under wraps about who might be stepping into the villa on this occasion.
That hasn’t stopped speculation from circulating, with well-known names being mentioned, including this year’s contestants Andrada Pop, Emma Munro, Tommy Bradley and Harrison Solomon.
Love Island and Love Island All Stars can be streamed on ITVX