ITV has confirmed the start date for Love Island All Stars after the show was forced to postpone
17:14, 14 Jan 2026Updated 17:27, 14 Jan 2026
ITV has at last confirmed the official launch date for this year's Love Island : All Stars and it's arriving sooner than audiences might have anticipated.
The upcoming third series was initially due to start on Monday (January 12), but was pushed back due to wildfires in South Africa.
The blazes were affecting South Africa's Western and Eastern Cape, which resulted in the production site being evacuated as a precautionary measure.
When announcing the postponement, a spokesperson stated: "Health and safety is 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."
Now, the broadcaster has disclosed that All Stars kicks off tomorrow evening (Thursday January 15) at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, reports OK!.
And for the first time ever, there'll be an additional full episode on Saturday evening (January 17) at 9pm.
Presenter Maya Jama took to the official Love Island Instagram account to share the news with audiences.
She said: "I've got some very exciting news. I can officially announce, exclusively, that we are back up and running."
Maya is seen wearing hair rollers in the video, clearly preparing to get the show started.
She added: "I'm obviously in glam and I'm gonna go to the villa and start filming in a minute. You can watch us on ITV2 tomorrow night at 9pm. Love Island All Stars is back!"
Fans were quick to celebrate the announcement on the video's comments section.
One viewer wrote: "Finally have something to watch for the next 6 weeks," while another enthused: "LET'SSSS GOOO."
A third fan shared a considerate comment, stating: "I'm just glad that everything is sorted out and that the Islanders and crew are safe."
Another person couldn't contain their excitement, exclaiming: "Yay can't wait to watch it, woop woop," and another declared: "Thank goodness!!!! 2026 is saved!"
This year's cast features crowd favourites Millie Court, Shaq Muhammad, Ciaran Davies and Whitney Adebayo.
Love Island: All Stars launches tomorrow night (Thursday 15th January) at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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