The highly anticipated return of Love Island All Stars has finally hit our screens, but not without a dramatic real-world twist forcing a last-minute schedule change. The third season of the all-star spinoff, featuring a villa full of fan favourites from past series, launched on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 9pm on ITV.
Wildfires Cause Launch Show Delay
The islanders' journey to find love again was almost over before it began. The series was originally slated to begin on Monday 12th January, but production was thrown into chaos. Wildfires in South Africa, where the iconic villa is located, led to the urgent evacuation of the cast and crew, pushing the launch back by three days.
This unexpected event has added an extra layer of drama before the first coupling even took place. To make up for the lost time, ITV has scheduled a bonus new episode for Saturday night during the first week, deviating from the usual 'Unseen Bits' format.
Star-Studded Cast and Juicy Histories
This season's villa is packed with familiar faces from the Love Island archive, promising explosive connections and rekindled romances. Confirmed stars include Millie Court, Charlie Frederick, Tommy Bradley, and Helena Ford.
With producers already hinting at shared histories between the contestants, viewers are braced for what could be one of the most gossip-filled and dramatic seasons in the show's history.
Your Nightly Love Island Schedule
For fans eager to plan their viewing, the show will follow a consistent pattern for the foreseeable future. New episodes will air every night from Sunday to Friday, with the standard 'Unseen Bits' compilation show on Saturdays (aside from the bonus episode in week one).
The scheduled air time is 9pm every evening. The run time varies slightly, with the extended launch episode on Thursday 15th January running for an hour and thirty-five minutes, from 9pm until 10.35pm.
Here is the confirmed schedule for the next seven days:
- Friday 16th January: 9pm - 10.05pm
- Saturday 17th January: 9pm - 10.05pm (Bonus new episode)
- Sunday 18th January: 9pm - 10.05pm
- Monday 19th January: 9pm - 10.05pm
- Tuesday 20th January: 9pm - 10.05pm
- Wednesday 21st January: 9pm - 10.05pm
- Thursday 22nd January: 9pm - 10.05pm
ITV has stated that any further changes to the Love Island All Stars 2026 schedule will be communicated promptly. So, set your reminders for 9pm, settle in, and get ready for a summer of love (and likely a bit of chaos) in the middle of winter.
