In a surprising twist, Love Island's Helena Ford has revealed that she was secretly messaging one of the All Stars boys before entering the villa, and now he's reportedly set to make a dramatic entrance as a bombshell in the 2026 series.
Helena's Confession and Flirty DMs
The 29-year-old reality star, who has faced romantic setbacks in the current series, admitted to The Tab that she exchanged flirty direct messages with Ronnie Vint, a fan-favourite Islander from the 2024 series who returned for All Stars in 2025. Helena confessed, "Ronnie has been in my DMs. After the show in 2025, everyone said we should be together, so we joked about it and asked if we should actually give it a go. We have the same personality, I’d love to give it a chance, he’s funny."
Ronnie Vint's Potential Return
Ronnie Vint, a 29-year-old ex-footballer, is known for his intense romance with co-star Harriett Blackmore during his previous villa stints. While not officially confirmed, speculation is rife that he has already landed in South Africa and is preparing to enter the All Stars villa as a bombshell. A TV insider previously told The Sun, "Show bosses have an incredible line up of bombshells this series – all stars who don’t care about stepping on toes or stealing from established couples. Ronnie, Scott, Samie and Liv have all flown out to South Africa this week and are waiting for their moment to bombshell."
Helena's Rocky Romance Journey
Helena's admission comes after a tough time in the 2026 series, where her promising romance with Sean quickly fizzled out, and her fling with Shaq ended just days ago. Both lads moved on to pursue Belle, leaving Helena single and unlucky-in-love. Fans have been rooting for her to find a connection, and many believe Ronnie could be the perfect match.
Viewer Hopes for a Happy Ending
With Ronnie reportedly waiting in the wings to stir up trouble among the already dramatic villa dynamics, viewers are hopeful that Helena might finally get her happy ever after. The pair's similar personalities and prior online flirtation have sparked excitement among Love Island enthusiasts, who are eagerly anticipating a potential on-screen reunion.
As the series unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Ronnie makes his move and enters the villa, potentially turning Helena's fortunes around and adding a new layer of intrigue to the All Stars narrative.
