Love Island will return to screens next Monday with its All Stars series. Contestants from the last ten seasons travel to South Africa to find ultimate love.
Ahead of the show's launch, ITV2 has released the first images of the newly renovated £1.2million mansion, which sits beneath a mountain range overlooking a wine valley.
Bosses have pulled out all the stops to give the vast, eco-friendly mansion a whole new look – the infamous Hideaway has been given a glamorous makeover, new sayings adorn the walls, a pergola has been spruced up for the perfect date, although there are familiar favorites like the fire pit has returned.
The £1.2million villa has a whopping three swimming pools for attendees to cool off in, surrounded by sunbeds so they can soak up the blazing sun and top up their tan.
The Hideaway, which was once blue, now has green tiles with a gold frame and a camera above a king-size bed, ready to capture every blossoming love story.
Love Island will return to screens next Monday with its All Stars series. Contestants from the last ten seasons travel to South Africa to find ultimate love
Bosses have pulled out all the stops to give the huge eco-friendly mansion a whole new look – the infamous hideaway has been given a glamorous makeover
Ahead of the show's launch, ITV2 has released the first images of the newly renovated £1.2million mansion, which sits beneath a mountain range overlooking a wine valley
The pool is divided into three parts and has a stunning garden for the celebrities to enjoy
Maya Jama will return as host of the first-ever All Stars series, where exes come face to face
The makeover room, where contestants are known to meet to gossip, has been given a new coat of paint, with the formerly purple walls, seen in last year's winter series, now pink.
In collaboration with their sponsor eBay, there will be racks of clothing and products for participants to try out with the illuminated slogan “We Loved Before Loved.”
There's also a gym where contestants can work up a sweat and show off their muscles to all lovers, while the bedroom has luxurious gold pillows and throws for the celebs to sleep in.
The Love Island All Stars cast was announced on Monday and exes Liberty Poole and Jake Cornish will reunite for an on-screen reunion in the series.
Liberty, 24, and Jake, 26, were originally favorites to win season seven of Love Island but split up and left the show just days before the finale after revelations from Movie Night rocked their romance .
During her All Stars casting, Liberty admitted it might be “uncomfortable” bumping into an ex-boyfriend ahead of her in-person reunion with Jake in the South African villa.
They aren't the only exes set to reunite, as Toby Aromolaran and Kaz Kamwi – who dated on the show in 2021 before he moved on with Chloe Burrows – are both returning to Love Island for a second chance at love to get.
Other show legends returning to the iconic Love Island villa include Georgia Harrison – who has her eye on Barbie star Chris Taylor, Hannah Elizabeth, Demi Jones and Luis Morrison.
The £1.2million villa has a whopping three swimming pools for attendees to cool off in, surrounded by sunbeds so they can soak up the blazing sun and top up their tan
The daybeds return with Georgia Steel's famous saying, “I'm loyal babe,” illuminated in pink lights
Islanders can make the most of the villa's vast gardens and different zones
The huge sofa stands in front of a breathtaking mountain backdrop, nearby is the fireplace where the participants gather for brutal dumpings and re-couplings
The bathroom is decorated in bridge pink and features some of the flowers seen outside
The makeover room, where contestants are known to meet to gossip, has been given a new coat of paint, with the formerly purple walls seen in last year's winter series now pink
In collaboration with their sponsor eBay, there will be racks of clothing and products for participants to try out with the illuminated slogan “We Loved Before Loved.”
The living room, where contestants sometimes sleep while their romantic relationships turn sour, has been refreshed
The bedroom is outfitted with plush gold pillows and throws for the celebs to sleep in, but there are plenty of cameras to capture every nighttime smooch
There is also a gym where participants can work up a sweat and show off their muscles to anyone interested. Dumbbells and a pull-up bar are available
The pool has been divided and offers numerous sun loungers for the stars to tan
The Love Island All Stars cast was announced on Monday and exes Liberty Poole and Jake Cornish will reunite for an on-screen reunion in the series
Meanwhile, Tom Clare is said to be “in talks” about joining as a second bombshell after he was spotted heading to the South African villa earlier this week.
The 24-year-old former footballer, who was a finalist in the winter series just last year, was spotted by holidaymakers on a flight to South Africa, hinting at a possible return to the upcoming series as a latecomer.
And a TV source told Web that Tom has been in talks with ITV ahead of the exciting new series.
The influencer also posted two snaps to his Instagram Story on Monday, perhaps trying to distract from the idea that he is absent as ITV bosses lifted the contestants' social media ban for the upcoming series.
However, in June 2023, Tom claimed he was “done” with the ITV2 show after breaking his silence on rumors of a reunion with his ex-girlfriend Samie Elishi.
Season six star Sophie Piper was also spotted landing in South Africa on Monday, having previously dropped strong hints that she will appear on the show.
The 25-year-old model – sister of This Morning star Rochelle Humes – kept a low profile as she collected her luggage at Cape Town International Airport with a female companion.
She hid in a loose black hoodie and sweatpants, but gave a quick glimpse of her toned abs in a crop top.
An eyewitness told Web: “I didn't quite recognize her at first because she was flying premium economy and I expected ITV would have coughed up for first class!”
“But she kept to herself and hid under her hood the whole time, probably trying to avoid being discovered.”
“She seemed to be in a good mood though and was giggling with her pal at the airport.”
“Sophie is such a pretty girl and she seems really sweet. “I'm assuming she won't have a problem hooking up with anyone in the villa.”
A TV source confirmed that Sophie is currently in talks to enter the villa during the upcoming series.
Love Island: All Stars starts on Monday January 15 at 9pm on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX and STV
LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS: MEET THE CAST
Liberty Poole
AGE: 24
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I have much more confidence and know exactly what I want from a relationship. I just want to have fun and meet a lovely boy.
How will you feel if you run into an ex in the villa or someone you've dated since appearing on the show? It's always going to be awkward isn't it, it's always going to be weird to see someone you've been with being with someone else. I wish my ex-partners nothing but the best. I will focus on my own journey.
Kaz Kamwi
AGE: 29
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? To be completely honest, I really want to find love.
I had a great time last series, but I want to have an even better time.
How will you feel if you run into an ex in the villa or someone you previously dated from the series? The thing is: I'm a bad guy, so I'm going to handle this with as much grace as possible.
Georgia Harrison
AGE: 29
SERIES: 3
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? This is the last year of my 20s so I want to go to the villa, have fun and hopefully meet someone I can fall in love with. I am lucky in the sense that I have everything I could want in my life, apart from love.
If you had to pick your top Islanders from Series 1 to 10, who would they be and why? Chris Taylor, he is hilarious and the main thing that attracts me is a man who can make me laugh. What a funny guy and like I said, I'm looking for someone to do TikTok with so I think he's up for something like that!
Demi Jones
AGE: 25
SERIES: 6
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I have lost a lot of self-confidence over the last few years due to my health problems, but this year I trained in the gym, found my self-confidence and got it back. So, let's find a man!
How will you feel if you run into an ex in the villa or someone you've dated since the show? It will be interesting to see if old flames are rekindled. Of course, people cross paths a lot on Love Island and believe me, I have a few paths!
Hannah Elizabeth
AGE: 33
SERIES: 1
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I'm returning to the Love Island Villa because I did it eight years ago and what an opportunity I never thought I'd get again. I'm not very good at finding love, but I had fun the first time, so I'll have fun again.
You got engaged last time on the show. Do you think there could be wedding bells again this time? Absolutely not, not in Villa No. Maybe when I get out, but I have to give it some time.
Georgia Steel
AGE: 25
SERIES: 4
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I'm 25, I have a house, a cat, a nice car – I have everything in life except a boyfriend, so why not just go for it.
You were brave and honest when you spoke openly about being cheated on by a former partner. How has this experience affected the way you approach dating now?
I now take this experience as a really positive reflection. I look at it as something I had to go through to become stronger and learn things in life so I can learn what I want from my next partner.
Jake Cornish
AGE: 26
SERIES: 7
How will you feel if you run into an ex in the villa or someone you've dated since appearing on the show? Well, there is only one and that is Liberty. There has never been any bad blood between us and everything happens for a reason. In the end we just become two different people.
What will you do differently this time? When it comes to other people's opinions, I am no longer indecisive. This is my way of life now, so I will adopt that into the villa.
Toby Aromolaran
AGE: 24
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? If I'm single and Love Island is a chance for me, how could you turn down the chance to find love again?!
You had a long-term relationship with Chloe Burrows. How do you think she will react when she hears that you are going to the villa? I don't know how she would take it. We will always love each other and I think she would wish me good luck as I would definitely do the same.
Chris Taylor
AGE: 33
SERIES: 9
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? The last time I was there was only 15 days, so I want to do it again and enjoy it all again. I'm 33 now and making progress slowly – I'm getting ear hair! It would be nice to have a girl to trim my ears!
How was the Barbie movie made? I was invited to an afterparty by Margot Robbie and ended up at an afterparty with her. I panicked and started talking to her just because I was having really stupid conversations. I can only assume that my silly conversation made an impression on Margot Robbie. 18 months later I received an email from Warner Brothers asking if you would like to try out for the role of Ken – it was a whirlwind of emotions.
Luis Morrison
AGE: 29
SERIES: 1
Why are you returning to the famous Love Island villa? It was the best experience of my life. I've found love in the villa before and who knows if I can find love there again?
What will you do differently this time?
I'm much older and wiser, so I know what I'm getting myself into. I don’t have a game plan at all – I’m an open book, so I’ll go with the flow and see what happens.
Anton Danyluk
AGE: 29
SERIES: 5
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? For me it was a piece of cake. I got the call and it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and probably the best summer I've ever had in my life. Getting the chance to do it twice will be incredible.
Why do you think the Love Island Villa is the perfect place to find love?
I think this time things will be different on Love Island: All Stars as we all understand what it's like to go on Love Island and the only thing missing now is finding a partner.
Mitchell Taylor
AGE: 27
SERIES: 10
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I think I went in with my heart and soul the first time and got hurt, and this time I'm just going in to have fun and when a connection is made, a connection is made.
Over the summer you were given the name “Messy Mitch” and a name that you made your own. Can we expect more of this in the series? To be honest, I don't really plan on being Messy Mitch. It just depends on what day of the week it is. I wear my feelings on my sleeve and what you see is what you get. I'm very honest and very opinionated and I think people like me for that. If I don't agree with something, I won't hold back.