Love Island All Stars is set to finally hit screens this evening after its highly anticipated launch was postponed due to dangerous wildfires near its filming location in South Africa.
Production Evacuation and Delay
The launch of the third All Stars series was originally scheduled for Sunday, January 12th. However, ongoing wildfires in the area forced the entire production team to evacuate the villa set for their safety. ITV confirmed the delay on January 10th, stating that health and safety was the greatest priority and transmission would be postponed until a new date could be confirmed.
The statement read: "Further to a production evacuation owing to ongoing wildfires in the area, our assessment of the location site has concluded that filming will need to be postponed. Health and safety is our greatest priority and will always come first."
Maya Jama Announces the Exciting Return
Host Maya Jama delivered the good news to fans via Instagram yesterday, January 14th. In an exclusive announcement, she confirmed that filming had recommenced and the show was back on track.
"I've got some very exciting news. I can officially announce exclusively that we are back up and running," said Jama, who was seen with pin curls in her hair during her glam preparation. "I'm obviously in glam, I'm going to go to the Villa and start filming in a minute. You can watch us on ITV tomorrow night at 9pm. Love Island All Stars is back!"
The official Love Island Instagram page echoed the sentiment, posting: "Maya’s got her rollers in, so that only means one thing: All Stars is back on, baby! Watch the launch at 9pm on Thursday."
Fan Reaction to the News
Viewers who were left "gutted" by the initial delay have expressed their delight at the swift return. The announcement sparked an enthusiastic response on social media platforms.
One eager fan commented: "FINALLY!!! i can’t wait to get this as my personality again," while another exclaimed: "let’s goooooooooo. Tomorrow can’t come quickly enough." Others shared the excitement with posts like "Let’s get this show on the road!" and "We’re so ready for this!"
The launch episode of Love Island All Stars series three will now air on ITV at 9pm on Thursday, January 15th, with Maya Jama returning to helm the action from the South African villa.
