The wait is almost over for the second season of Love Island All Stars as 12 sexy singletons will be making their way back into the South African villa, hopeful that romance will blossom.
Maya Jama will be returning once again to host the dating reality show. Ahead of the series, the 30-year-old teased there are set to be explosive scenes this year as two exes will be coming face to face.
Similar to the regular show, ITV fans can expect to see epic bombshells along the way, brutal dumpings and dramatic recouplings while one loved-up couple will win the £50,000 prize, reports Wales Online.
Here is what you need to know about the new series:
When does Love Island All-Stars start?
Love Island All Stars starts January 13 and airs Sundays to Fridays at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Taking to social media to announce the news at the end of 2024, Love Island's Instagram shared invitation written by host Maya Jama.
How often will Love Island All-Stars be aired?
Sticking close to the original format, the show will flood ITV2 screens nightly from 9pm, taking a break only on Saturdays.
Instead, viewers can catch their fill of villa life with the 'Unseen Bits' episode, showing off moments from the week not featured in the main episodes.
Who will be in the Love Island All Stars season 2 cast?
Gabby Allen - series 3
Age: 32.
Gabby, known from her stint on series three of Love Island back in 2017, has expressed a desire to return to the reality TV series.
She explained her reasoning with a hint of humor: "Because it's the trenches out there! "
Gabby went on to detail her personal growth since her last appearance: "I feel like I have all my ducks in a row, it has been 8 years since I went into the Villa. I now run my businesses and I've grown up a lot... but I just haven't found 'the one' yet."
Curtis Pritchard - series 5
Age: 28
Curtis Pritchard is also set to re-enter the world of Love Island after creating waves in series five, where viewers saw him form connections with both Amy Hart and Maura Higgins.
Sharing his thoughts on his return, he revealed: "I feel like I'm in a different stage in my life. The idea of settling down is a serious idea in my life right now. I haven't found my true love... that sounds so cheesy doesn't it."
With enthusiasm, Curtis added, "So, I thought, let's give it another go. It was great fun last time; a lot of emotions. I feel excited to go back. I'm going to have a great fun time and hopefully leave with someone. It's exciting."
Kaz Crossley - series 4
Age: 29
When probed about reentering the villa and potentially recognizing some faces, she said: "I'm really excited, but I love surprises so I hope I'm surprised in there! It'll be nice to mingle with people from different series, especially as series 4 was so long ago now.
"If I see some faces I recognise, I'll be really happy."
Nas Majeed - series 6
Age: 28
Another familiar face is Nas Majeed who audiences will remember from his previous Love Island adventures.
Fans of Love Island will surely recall Nas from the sixth season in 2020. Expressing his excitement about returning, he said: "It was so much fun the first time around, waking up every day with a smile on my face - it feels like a full circle moment."
He added, "It was quite successful for me the first time around, I was with Eva for four years. So I'm hoping that Love Island can come through again and make it everlasting."
Catherine Agbaje - series 10
Age: 24
Catherine graced our screens recently in the 2023 series 10, and is also making her return.
Determined to find love, she asserted: "I want to find love again, I want to give it another shot because it works!"
Olivia Hawkins - series 9
Age: 29
Olivia Hawkins, who appeared in the ninth series is re-entering to find a genuine connection.
Addressing potential misconceptions about her, Olivia stated: "People misinterpret my honesty and how real I am. I think I am just very honest and upfront - and people take it the wrong way."
She continued, "Maybe sometimes I do need to keep my opinions to myself but, I'm unapologetically myself. You can never please everyone and I'm OK with being a Marmite character."
Ronnie Vint - series 11
Age: 28
We last saw Ronnie in the 2024 series 11 but this time around, he revealed wanting to try and stay away from love triangles.
Touching in his return, he said: "I learnt so much from my experience last time. I left with Harriett and from the time we left, I thought it was going well, but obviously it ended.
"In the Villa I was always in ‘triangles’ and what not, but I feel like I’ve grown up a lot since then. You have to wise up. So, not in a bad way to Harriett, but I’m in a good position to find someone now and move on."
Scott Thomas - series 2
Age: 36
As he reflected on his progress since the show, Scott Thomas, from the second series in 2016.
Elaborating on his decision to return to the villa, Scott noted: "I've been on a massive journey over the last five years; I've been working on sobriety, personal growth, self-development, when I first went into the Villa I was still a bit of a boy... I feel like I finally know who I am.
"It might sound cheesy, but I'm ready to settle down and I've never been open to saying those words. Where better than Love Island?"
Luca Bish - series 8
Age: 25
Luca is also vying for another shot at romance on the island.
On what he's learnt, Luca said: "It taught me so much about myself, especially as I can go back and watch it. It's good to reflect. I think that it's not the mistakes that define us, it's the lessons and what we learn from them that makes us."
India Reynolds - series 5
Age: 34
Known from Love Island’s fifth series, India opened up about her aspirations, revealing her readiness to settle down.
India revealed her reasons for heading back, saying: "I don't put any effort into dating and I don't really like meeting people from apps so I'm looking forward to getting to know people in the Villa."
Marcel Somerville - series 3
Age: 39
Having first appeared in the third series of Love Island, Marcel Somerville might face some awkward moments as his ex Gabby Allen will also be in the villa.
Speaking about personal growth since his initial stint on the ITV hit show, Marcel said: "In my series I was deemed 'Dr Marcel', I was giving everyone love advice."
"Since the show, I've gone through a lot of situations in life and in love so I've topped up my knowledge... but I feel like maybe I need to take some advice when it comes to love this time round as well."
Elma Pazar - series 5
Age: 32
Elma Pazar, a former contestant from Love Island's fifth series, is set for another chance at romance in the villa after her previous journey ended prematurely.
Asked what she would change this time, Elma shared: "Nothing other than just being my true authentic self, which just comes with being that little bit older and more experienced.
"This time I actually want to leave with a man, so let's hope I'm lucky."
Love Island All Stars returns to ITV2 on Monday, January 13 at 9pm
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