Love Island new All Star show cancelled amid wildfire fears at location
The first episode of Love Island All Stars has been postponed after wildfires in South Africa forced the evacuation of the production site.
The ITV2 reality show had been due to return in just days, but the fires caused road closures near the villa, leaving the production team scrambling.
As a result, filming was delayed, and the launch episode has been pushed back, meaning fans will have to wait a little longer to see their favourite former Islanders back on screen for the show’s third series.
Jack Keating, Love Island 2022 contestant, will be heading back to the island for his second shot at love. Pic: Jack Keating/Instagram
The reality dating show was due to return for its second all-star season on Monday (January 12), which would have seen former contestants on the show — including Ronan Keating’s son and 2022 alum Jack Keating — look for love for a second time.
Jack is also a DJ on Spin 1038, which he started in 2024, and will be joining other notable alumni, including 2021 winner Millie Court, who broke up with her partner and co-winner Liam Reardon last year.
Jess Harding, who also won the 2023 show with Sammy Root, is also looking for more success in the villa.
Love Island All Stars. Pic: ITV
Other contestants include season five’s Belle Hassan, season six’s Leanne Amaning, Helena Ford from season 12, Ciaran Davies and Sean Stone both from season 11, Charlie Frederick from season four, season nine’s Shaq Muhammad, Tommy Bradley from season 12 and Whitney Adebayo from the tenth season.
A statement from ITV this evening said that ‘Further to a production evacuation owing to ongoing wildfires in the area, our assessment of the location site has concluded that filming will need to be postponed.
Love Island All Stars. Pic: ITV
Health and safety are our greatest priority and will always come first, and therefore, the transmission of Love Island: All Stars will be delayed until a date to be confirmed.’
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