Love Island: All Stars Season 3 Premieres After Overcoming Wildfire Setbacks
Fans of reality television can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Love Island: All Stars Season 3 has officially begun airing after facing an unexpected and dramatic delay. The show's production in South Africa was temporarily halted due to intense wildfires near the filming location, but it has now successfully launched with a revised schedule.
Production Paused for Safety as Wildfires Threaten Villa
The journey to the screen was not a smooth one for this highly anticipated season. Intense wildfires erupted in the Western Cape region of South Africa, where the iconic Love Island villa is situated. These dangerous conditions forced a complete evacuation of the cast and crew from the set. Production came to a standstill as safety became the paramount concern for everyone involved.
ITV, the network behind the show, made the responsible decision to postpone the planned premiere. Official statements released on the show's social media channels emphasized that health and safety were the greatest priority. The broadcast would only resume once the situation was fully under control and filming could proceed safely. After the fires subsided and precautions were firmly in place, production resumed, leading to a new mid-January launch date.
What Is Love Island: All Stars All About?
For those new to the franchise, Love Island: All Stars is a popular spin-off from the main Love Island series. It brings back familiar and beloved faces from previous UK seasons. These former islanders, whether single or previously coupled, return to the famous villa for another shot at finding love. They hope to succeed where they might have failed before, navigating romance, twists, and inevitable drama.
This third All Stars season is shaping up to be the biggest one yet. The villa welcomes back favorites from over a decade of Love Island history, including past winners and memorable personalities. In a change from the usual format, the season has been extended to six weeks instead of five. This gives contestants more time to build connections and provides audiences with even more entertainment.
How and Where to Watch the New Season
Viewing options vary by region, ensuring fans worldwide can tune in.
- United Kingdom: The show airs nightly on ITV2 at 9 p.m. GMT. It is also available for free streaming on the ITVX platform, requiring only a standard TV licence.
- United States: Love Island: All Stars Season 3 streams exclusively on Peacock, NBCUniversal's subscription service. The U.S. premiere occurred on Saturday, 17 January, at 6 p.m. Pacific Time (9 p.m. Eastern Time). New episodes continue to drop daily at that same time. Peacock does not offer a standalone free trial, but some viewers access it through partner services like Instacart+ or Walmart+.
- Other Regions: International fans have options too. In Canada, episodes appear on services like CTV and Crave after a short delay. Australian viewers can watch on 9Now following the UK broadcast. For regions without direct access, using a VPN to stream via ITVX from a UK location is a common workaround.
It is important to note the release pattern. Episodes become available on Peacock two days after they first air on ITV2 and ITVX in the UK.
Familiar Faces Return to Host the Drama
The show's successful tone remains intact with the return of its key presenters. Maya Jama is back as the host, guiding the islanders through every recoupling and challenging decision. Providing the witty, tongue-in-cheek narration is Iain Stirling. Their combined presence continues to define the series, blending light-hearted commentary with the contestants' significant emotional moments.
What Viewers Can Expect This Season
The All Stars format promises the classic Love Island mix of romance and rivalry, but with an intriguing new layer. Since the contestants are all veterans of the show, they bring their past histories and experiences into the villa. This knowledge can make them more strategic, more cautious, or even bolder in their pursuit of love and alliances.
The extended six-week runtime allows relationships more time to develop—or to crumble under pressure. The initial episodes have already delivered on the promise of drama, showcasing immediate chemistry, tense confrontations, and the strong personalities of the returning islanders. With the villa now active and the islanders settled in, viewers are in for a full week of episodes filled with the pursuit of love, lively dynamics, and unforgettable television moments.
