There is some fantastic news for everyone who is currently shivering through the cold winter month of December. If you have been desperately missing the sunshine, the dramatic recouplings, and the sound of “I’ve got a text!” echoing through your living room, you do not have to wait much longer. New reports coming out today, Thursday, December 18, 2025, suggest that Love Island: All Stars is preparing to return to our screens very soon. While the bosses at ITV have not yet posted the official date on their social media accounts, all the signs and rumors point to the new series kicking off on Monday, January 12, 2026 .
This date makes a lot of sense for the show. If you look at the history of the series, Love Island almost always launches on a Monday.It gives fans the start of the week to get hooked on the new drama. January 12 is the second Monday of the month, which fits the pattern we have seen in previous years perfectly. This means we are less than one month away from the villa doors opening again. The post-Christmas blues can be tough. However, knowing that Maya Jama will be back on our screens in just a few weeks makes it much easier to handle.
A Longer Season Means More Drama
There is even better news for the super-fans out there. This upcoming third series of Love Island: All Stars is rumored to be the longest one yet. The first two seasons of the All Stars version were quite short. They lasted only five weeks. It often felt like the couples did not have enough time to truly fall in love. It also felt like the drama did not have enough time to fully play out.
However, reports say that the producers have listened to the viewers. The 2026 series is expected to run for six whole weeks.That extra week might not sound like a lot. But in the Love Island villa, a lot can happen in seven days. It means more bombshells, more challenges, and more time for heads to turn.
Who Is Coming Back to the Villa?
The most exciting part of the All Stars season is guessing who will be in the cast. Since this show brings back former Islanders for a second or third chance at love, we already know the personalities involved. The rumor mill has been working overtime this week.
One name that everyone is talking about is Scott van-der-Sluis.If you are a fan of the show, you definitely know Scott. He first appeared in the summer series of 2023.Since then, he has popped up on Love Island USA and Love Island Games . Now, rumors say he is coming back for a fourth time. The story going around is that his brother might have accidentally “leaked” the news while speaking to people at a bar. If this is true, Scott is clearly determined to find his perfect match in the villa.
There are also whispers about some former winners returning. Millie Court, who won Season 7 with Liam Reardon, is a name that keeps coming up. The couple has had an on-and-off relationship since their win.But if Millie enters the villa as a single woman, she will be a major catch for the boys. There is even some talk that Liam might appear too.Can you imagine the drama if two ex-winners and former partners are in the villa at the same time? It would be TV gold.
A Look Back at Past Winners
The All Stars spin-off has been a huge success so far. The very first season in 2024 was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare.They were a stunning couple and set the bar very high for future seasons. Then, just earlier this year in 2025, we saw Casey O’Gorman and Gabby Allen take the crown in the second series.It was a lovely surprise to see them connect and win the hearts of the public. Now, a fresh group of singles will try to follow in their footsteps.
The Perfect Winter Escape
The show will once again be filmed in South Africa.While it is freezing cold here in the UK, the Islanders will be enjoying the summer sun in the Southern Hemisphere. The South African villa is known for being huge and luxurious.It provides the perfect backdrop for romance, even if it can get a little windy sometimes!
Maya Jama is expected to return as the host.She has done an amazing job since taking over. Her outfits are always incredible, and she handles the tense moments with the Islanders perfectly. Iain Stirling will also be back to provide the voiceover. His funny comments and jokes are a huge part of why we love the show. It just wouldn’t be Love Island without him making fun of the slow-motion walks and awkward dates.
Mark Your Calendars
So, get your group chats ready and prepared to cancel your Monday night plans.Monday, January 12, 2026 , is the date you need to remember. We are counting down the days until we see the first Islanders walk into the villa.Until then, we will be keeping a close eye on social media for the official cast announcement. It is going to be a long, hot winter, and we cannot wait!
THIS is when Love Island: All Stars is expected to return to our screens
