Those overlords at ITV really don't let us catch a breath, do they? God forbid we change the channel for even a second. For those who have somehow escaped the stretch of their omnipotent power, Love Island 2025 came to an end on Monday 4 August 2025, with Toni Laites and Cach Mirjah Mercer being crowned the winners of series 12.
On that very day, ITV decided to drop two whopping announcements about two of their other hit shows – just in case any of us thought we were going anyway. In addition to unveiling the brand-new eye for the third installment of Big Brother, which returns this autumn for a bumper seven week series, they announced that Love Island: All Stars will be returning for a third series in early 2026.
And just like that we're writing about another ITV series just HOURS after Love Island 2025 wrapped. Damn, they're good.
It's very early days yet, but here's everything we know about the third installment of All Stars so far, including which Love Island veteran has already thrown his hat into the ring. AGAIN.
They can't, can they? Tbf, he is single again.
Is Love Island: All Stars 2026 happening?
We're so back, bb. ITV confirmed the series' return on the day of the Love Island 2025 final.
When will Love Island: All Stars 2026 start?
All we know for sure is that the spin-off will return in the new year (although, let's be honest, it will launch in the first couple of weeks of January to rival The Traitors), which probably means convos with ex Islanders are happening right now.
How long will Love Island: All Stars 2026 be on for?
The new series will run for a bumper six weeks instead of five.
What have Love Island bosses said about All Stars 2026?
Love Island boss of bosses, Mike Spencer-Hayter said, '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 ten 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.'
Which Islanders are taking part in All Stars 2026?
It's far too early for those kind of questions, although, predictably, Love Island veteran Casey O'Gorman has already jokingly thrown his hat into the ring by sharing the announcement post and writing, 'Long live the king,' and 'Homecoming,' on his Instagram story. The All Stars winner recently split with Gabby Allen, so technically, he's eligible?
Which Islanders do the heat team think will take part in All Stars 2026?
In no particular order: Joey Essex (yep), Jessy Potts, Whitney Adebayo, Andrew Le Page, Sophie Lee, and a whole bunch of Love Island 2025 stars (we reckon Helena Ford and Alima Gagigo and defo one of the final couples if they split). Although that's just us speculating.
Who is hosting Love Island: All Stars 2026?
Maya Jama is back, bb. Thank f**k, tbh - we're already missing that slow-mo walk and hair flick combo.
