Speculation is soaring that Love Island veteran Curtis Pritchard is set for a dramatic return to the villa, after he was spotted in South Africa where the show's 2026 All Stars series is due to film.
Pictures Place Curtis in Cape Town Amid Filming Delays
Pictures obtained by the Daily Mail show the reality TV star relaxing on a hotel balcony in Cape Town. This sighting has ignited rumours that he is waiting to enter the ITV2 dating show as a late-arriving 'bombshell'. An insider told the publication that Curtis is "coming back for All Stars and is currently waiting in the wings."
The source added, "He's already in South Africa, having flown out undetected ahead of the show's launch, which has since been delayed. While the lineup has been announced, producers were keeping Curtis' entrance under wraps."
A Potential Fourth Appearance for the Love Island Stalwart
If the rumours are true, this would mark Curtis Pritchard's fourth appearance in the Love Island franchise, placing him among a select group of repeat contestants like Casey O'Gorman and Scott van-der-Sluis.
His Love Island journey began on the 2019 fifth season, where he had romances with Amy Hart and Maura Higgins. He later appeared on the first Love Island Games in 2023 and most recently on Love Island All Stars in 2024, where he finished in fourth place with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. Their relationship, which became official on the show, ended three months later.
Launch Date Still Unconfirmed After Wildfires
The launch of Love Island All Stars 2026 has been postponed due to wildfires in South Africa. ITV has not yet confirmed a new start date but has assured fans they are working to bring the series to screens as soon as possible.
In the meantime, fans are busy theorising about the full bombshell lineup, with names like Ronnie Vint and Samie Elishi also circulating. Curtis's potential return is seen as a major move by producers to stir drama and create a strong reaction from the audience.
