ITV has confirmed Love Island: All Stars, bringing together UK contestants from down the years for the first time. The spin-off show will kick off in South Africa next year, with more information on the former ‘Islanders’ coming in due course.
Hosted by Maya Jama, Love Island has been airing for almost 10 years on IT2, bringing in gangbuster ratings and currently airing twice per year.
Ratings have dipped slightly of late but bosses will be hoping the All Stars edition gives the show a boost. “After 10 ratings busting seasons of Love Island on ITV2, we’re delighted to be able to celebrate a decade of the number one dating show on television with the first ever series of Love Island: All Stars,” said Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ItvBe.
The All Stars version will replace the winter edition and a regular summer edition will continue several months after All Stars ends.
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