• [Dailystar Icon]
• TV
• Love Island

When does Love Island All Stars 2026 start?

Love Island All Stars will take viewers back to the villa with an extended six-week series

[Maya Jama]

Maya Jama will return to the Love Island villa(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)

Love Island All Stars has secured a third series renewal, leaving fans eager to discover when it will grace their television screens once more.

Earlier this year, the twelfth series of the beloved dating programme concluded with American bombshell Toni Laites making history as the 2025 champion alongside partner Cach Mercer.

However, viewers won't have to endure a lengthy wait for their next Love Island dose, as ITV has confirmed the beloved All Stars series will make its comeback imminently - and this time it promises to be an even more spectacular viewing experience.

[An image displays the title "Love Island All Stars" over a scenic backdrop of a beach with a heart-shaped design in gold. The text is set against a blue sky and clear water, suggesting a tropical setting.]

An official release date has yet to be announced(Image: ITV Grab)

Once again, cherished Islanders from a decade of the show's broadcast history will step back into the luxury villa, seeking that elusive romantic connection.

Audiences can anticipate familiar faces reuniting as they tackle "the relationship dilemmas of bombshells, heads turning and what it truly means to be open", reports OK!

The third All Stars series is heading back to South Africa, but this time it has been expanded to a substantial six weeks rather than the standard five.

Your Christmas TV 2025 magazine is on sale now

The spin-off initially premiered in January 2024 on ITV2 and ITVX, with its second series broadcasting in 2025. But when will All Stars make its third series debut? Here's everything we know so far.

Love Island All Stars release date

ITV has previously confirmed the fresh series will return in the new year. Nevertheless, no official release date has been announced as yet.

Based on previous seasons, it's reasonable to anticipate the series returning in mid-January.

Given that the show usually kicks off on a Monday, fans might mark their calendars for January 5, 12, 19 or 26 - just a few weeks away.

[Maya Jama]

Love Island All Stars will return in 2026(Image: ITV/Shutterstock)

How to watch Love Island All Stars

Love Island All Stars will be broadcast on ITV2 and ITVX. Past seasons can also be streamed online.

Mike Spencer-Hayter, Love Island's creative director, previously stated: "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 in 2023, will return as host, maintaining her regular presence on the show. However, ITV has kept mum about the potential cast members entering the villa this time.

That hasn't stopped the rumour mill from churning out possible names, including this year's stars Andrada Pop, Emma Munro, Tommy Bradley and Harrison Solomon.

Love Island and Love Island All Stars can be streamed on ITVX

[Dailystar Icon]

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

Choose Daily Star as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.