The time has finally come
After much speculation around the cast of the upcoming debut series of ‘Love Island: All Stars‘, we finally know which Islanders will reclaim their place in the villa.
With cast members from series one up to season 10, we can expect a varied age range among the Islanders in a never-before-seen format of the reality dating show.
Maya Jama has been confirmed to take the helm of presenting duties once more, but which former contestants can we expect to see returning for a second (or third) chance at love?
Here are the officially confirmed islanders returning to the villa and our screens next Monday (January 15th):
Hannah Elizabeth, Series 1
Going back to where it all began, Hannah Elizabeth makes her villa return after almost nine years.
The 33-year-old not only was an OG contestant, but she was the first Islander to ever get engaged while on the show when her couple Jon Clark proposed on-screen.
Jon and Hannah split just months later.
The social media influencer says she takes things a bit slower these days and isn’t looking for that kind of ‘whirlwind love’.
“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 a ball the first time, so I’m going to have a ball again.
“It’s a great place to find love because it takes you out of your comfort zone. I’m looking forward to meeting people that I might not necessarily meet day to day.”
Luis Morrison, Series 1
Another series one OG that has been confirmed to make their reality TV comeback is Luis Morrison, 29.
Before entering the villa, he had a career as a professional footballer.
Luis placed fourth in the debut season of ‘Love Island’ alongside Cally Jane Beech, who went on to welcome two children together.
The couple split in 2018 after three years together.
Now, Luis is ready to to find love again in the iconic villa as an All-Star cast member.
“It was the best experience of my life. I found love in the Villa before and who knows if I can find love in there again? I’m a lot older and wiser, so I know what I am getting myself into.
“I don’t have a game plan at all – I am an open book so I will go with the flow and see what happens. I feel like it’s the best place to find different connections. I am confident I will find a connection again.”
Georgia Harrison, Series 3
Back to rewrite her ‘Love Island’ history is Season 3 bombshell, Georgia Harrison, 29.
Since her stint on the ITV reality show in 2017, the social media influencer has always wondered ‘what if?’
“The last time I went in as a bombshell and I always wondered if I would have found love if I’d gone in a bit earlier. When I heard about Love Island: All Stars, I thought it was meant to be.
“This is the last year of my 20’s so I want to go in the Villa and have some fun and hopefully meet someone that I can fall in love with. I’m lucky in the sense that I’ve got everything in my life that I could possibly wish for, apart from love.”
Georgia Steele, Series 4
Very soon, we may be hearing “I’m loyal, babes” once again.
The self-professed loyal Islander, Georgia Steele, 25, makes her villa return after recently competing in ‘Love Island Games’ in Fiji.
While she found short-lived love with Sam Bird in 2018 on season four of the reality show, when she was just 20, it wasn’t meant to be.
She has since grown and is looking to add a partner to her life.
“I have a house, a cat, a nice car – I have everything in life but a boyfriend, so why not give it as go.
“I feel like going in this time it’ll be nice because we have all gone through similar experiences, I think that’ll create an instant connection.”
Anton Danyluk, Series 5
Anton Danyluk, 29, was an Islander who managed to stay in the competition in season five, despite not having a stable romantic partner until late in the game.
Many OG viewers will remember his hilarious antics and statements, which sometimes got him in hot water with other Islanders, particularly in his couple with Belle Hassan.
The Lanarkshire native now makes his return to the villa after over four years.
“I got the call and it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and probably the best summer I have ever had in my life. Getting the chance to do it twice is going to be unbelievable.
“I think this time with Love Island: All Stars, things will be different, as we all understand what it’s like to go on Love Island and the only thing now missing is finding a partner. I’m really excited at the prospect of it,” Anton says of the upcoming series.
Chris Taylor, Series 5
Love Island funnyman, Chris Taylor, 33, is straight off the big screen and back onto our small screens.
The social media influencer, who had a small part in ‘Barbie’, will once again grace our screens next week.
During Chris’ time on season five, he was unlucky in love a number of times and only lasted 15 days in the villa.
This time, he is hoping for different outcomes.
“I am 33 now and getting on a bit – I am getting ear hair! It would be nice to have a girl to keep my ears trimmed for me! It would be good to find a girl who I can co-parent my dog with.
“I am going to try very hard to not get pied as many times as I did last time. I managed to get pied six times in 15 days, which has got to be a world record. I am going to make better decisions which will probably end up transitioning into worse decisions.”
Demi Jones, Series 6
Demi Jones, 25, appeared on the first series of Winter Love Island in 2020.
Four years later, she’s ready to reclaim her place in the villa and make her mark after undergoing a health battle after her time on the show.
Reflecting on her first time on Love Island, Demi believes she was ‘a little too naive and a little too nice’, and says this time she will go after what she wants with ‘a little more determination’.
“I am returning to the Love Island Villa because I am ready again to find love. I lost a lot of confidence with my health issues over the last couple of years but I’ve been smashing the gym this year, finding my confidence again and I’ve got it back. So, let’s find a man!
“I’m still going to be my nice and bubbly self, but if I want something I will go after it, because I deserve it as much as the next person.”
Toby Aromolaran, Series 7
Fresh off ‘Love Island Games’, Toby Aromolaran, 24, is back to see if a third time’s a charm.
The season seven favourite was the runner-up with his ex-girlfriend, Chloe Burrows but the pair split just over a year after leaving the Mallorca villa.
Ahead of his return to the spin-off of the reality dating show, Toby hopes ‘Love Island’ will work its magic for him again.
“It’s a running joke with my family and friends that for me to find something serious with a girl, I would need to go on Love Island. They call it my version of a dating app.
“I’m single and Love Island worked for me the first time. If I’m single and Love Island is an opportunity for me, how could you turn down the chance to find love again?!”
Kaz Kamwi, Series 7
Kaz Kamwi, 29, is another season seven favourite who is back for more.
The Essex beauty coupled up with Tyler Cruickshank during her time on ‘Love Island’, but the couple parted ways just months after leaving the villa.
As she prepares to make her return, the social media personality hopes to have even more fun than she had the first time around.
“To be totally honest, I actually really want to find love. I had a great time last series but I want to have an even better time.”
Jake Cornish, Series 7
Many viewers remember Jake Cornish, 26, of season seven for saying “You’re my gooorlfriend, Lib”.
The Per4mance X CEO has been confirmed to return for ‘Love Island: All Stars’ after his time on the show in 2021.
While he had a romantic connection with fan-favourite, Liberty Poole, the pair called it quits just days before the final and walked away from the show together.
After two years, Jake hopes to show the world his new and more mature take on life.
“There is nothing major I would do differently but I have definitely matured in the two years since first being on the show. I look at things differently and respond differently.
“When it comes to people’s opinions, I don’t sit on the fence anymore. That is my way of life now, so I will take that into the Villa.”
Liberty Poole, Series 7
Joining her best friend Kaz and ex-boyfriend Jake is none other than Liberty Poole, 24.
Fresh off her stint on ‘Love Island Games’, the social media personality makes it three for three in her attempt to find love.
Speaking on the fact she will be sharing a villa with her ex, Liberty isn’t worried.
“It’s always going to be awkward isn’t it, it’s always going to be weird seeing someone that you’ve been with getting with someone else. I wish my exes nothing but the best.
“I’m going to be focused on my own journey so if it was to happen I won’t be worrying about them – so I’ll stay focussed on my goal, which is to find love.”
Mitch Taylor, Series 10
Mitch Taylor, AKA Messy Mitch, 27, has been confirmed to join the All Star cast less than a year after leaving the villa.
He is the most recent Islander to compete in the reality dating show to make their return for the spin-off series.
This time around, Mitch plays to avoid mess and drama, but will ‘play the game’.
‘I’ll 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 emotions on my sleeve and what you see is what you get.
“I am very honest and very opinionated and I think that’s what people like me for. If I don’t agree with something, I’m not going to hold it back.”
More Islanders are to be confirmed ahead of ‘Love Island: All Stars’.
Stay tuned for more to come!
Love Island starts at 9pm Monday 15th January on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.
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