Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 11:25 IST
Love Island: All Stars Season 3 filming in South Africa is delayed due to wildfires. Maya Jama returns as host, with cast including Whitney Adebayo and Millie Court.
Love Island: All Stars Season 3 Delayed
Just when fans were counting down to villa drama, Love Island: All Stars has hit an unexpected pause. The much-awaited third season has been delayed after wildfires in South Africa forced the production team to evacuate the filming location.
The update was shared on Saturday through Love Island’s official Instagram account, confirming that filming had been temporarily halted due to safety concerns. The announcement came only a day after the show had revealed that the new season would premiere on Wednesday, January 14. The series is known for filming close to broadcast to capture real-time developments in the villa, making the delay a significant shift.
In its statement, the show explained, “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, and therefore the transmission of Love Island: All Stars will be delayed until a date to be confirmed.”
Love Island: All Stars is a UK spin-off of the popular dating reality franchise, bringing back familiar islanders for another chance at love. Maya Jama is returning as host, with the upcoming season set to run for six weeks. This edition is slightly longer than usual, having been extended by an additional week.
Several former contestants are slated to return to the villa, including Whitney Adebayo, Millie Court, Belle Hassan, Helena Ford, Jess Harding, Leanne Amaning, Ciaran Davies, Jack Keating, Sean Stone, Tommy Bradley, Charlie Frederick and Shaq Muhammad.
The delay comes amid strong momentum for the franchise. The most recent season of Love Island USA marked a major milestone, becoming the most-watched streaming original series in the U.S. at various points last summer. A new premiere date for All Stars is expected to be announced once filming safely resumes.
First Published:
January 11, 2026, 11:25 IST
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