Love Island may feel impossible to escape thanks to its many versions and constant new seasons, but even the long-running reality franchise has encountered an unexpected pause. Love Island: All Stars Season 3, one of ITV’s most anticipated winter reality offerings, has officially been put on hold after wildfires in South Africa led to the evacuation of the production site and the temporary shutdown of the villa.
Love Island: All Stars Season 3 Faces Delay Due to South African Wildfires
Love Island: All Stars Season 3 was scheduled to premiere in the United Kingdom on January 12, with a U.S. release planned for January 14. However, ITV confirmed that filming could not continue after production teams were evacuated because of ongoing wildfires near the location. In an official statement shared with media outlets, ITV explained that an assessment of the filming site concluded production would need to be postponed, emphasizing that health and safety remain the top priority and that the show’s transmission would be delayed until a new date is confirmed.
The delay marks a significant shift for the series, which typically films very close to its air date. This near-real-time production model allows viewers to vote and influence events inside the villa as they unfold. Filming for Season 3 had been scheduled to begin over the previous weekend, aligning with the original premiere timeline. While the postponement means there is currently no confirmed start date, ITV has made clear that Love Island: All Stars Season 3 is still moving forward once conditions allow.
Returning Islanders Set to Appear on Love Island: All Stars Season 3
Despite the pause in production, excitement around the cast remains strong. The upcoming season brings together familiar faces from across multiple eras of the franchise, offering a mix of fan-recognized personalities and diverse season representation. According to ITV’s official casting details, the returning Islanders for Love Island: All Stars Season 3 include Whitney Adebayo from Season 10, Millie Court from Season 7, Belle Hassan from Season 5, and Helena Ford from Season 12.
The lineup also features Jess Harding from Season 10, Leanne Amaning from Season 6, Ciaran Davis from Season 11, Jack Keating from Season 8, Sean Stone from Season 11, Tommy Bradley from Season 12, Charlie Frederick from Season 4, and Shaq Muhammad from Season 9. Once production resumes, these returning Islanders are expected to step back into the villa for another chance at romance and connection, continuing the All Stars format that brings together standout contestants from across the Love Island universe.
