Love Island All Stars has delivered a major surprise with the announcement of its latest bombshell entrants, sending shockwaves through the villa and sparking a flurry of reactions from former contestants. The ITV dating show revealed at the end of a recent episode that Curtis Pritchard and Lucinda Strafford are making their return, much to the astonishment of current Islanders who received a text alerting them to two new arrivals in the garden.
Double Bombshell Entry Stirs Social Media Frenzy
The confirmation of Curtis Pritchard, aged 29, and Lucinda Strafford, aged 26, as the newest additions has ignited a significant buzz on social media platforms. Both individuals are no strangers to the Love Island franchise, having each appeared on the show three times previously. Curtis first rose to fame during the 2019 series where he coupled up with Maura Higgins, before later participating in Love Island Games in 2023 and securing a third-place finish in series two of All Stars last year alongside Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
Ekin-Su's Hilarious Reaction Goes Viral
Former Islanders have been quick to share their thoughts on the unexpected returns. Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, who split from Curtis Pritchard just a few months after their All Stars journey ended in May, left a particularly amusing comment on the official Love Island post. The post, captioned "Bringing Bombshell confidence and hoping for less drama this time round, Curtis is dancing back into the All Stars Villa," prompted Ekin-Su to write: "Just chocked on my Nando’s." This witty remark garnered over 300 replies, highlighting the viral nature of the moment.
Other former contestants also expressed their surprise. Amber Ros Gill simply stated: "You’re kidding me," while Ronnie Vint inquired: "Anyone wanna coffee." Sammy Root questioned the decision with: "Who's idea was that," reflecting a mix of disbelief and humour among the Love Island alumni.
Lucinda Strafford's Return Sparks Debate
Meanwhile, Lucinda Strafford's bombshell announcement has generated its own wave of comments, particularly on her Instagram post. Fans have noted her extensive history with the show, having been part of series seven in 2021, Love Island Australia's fifth season, and most recently winning Love Island Games. Some viewers expressed scepticism, with one fan commenting: "Only just won love island games? She shouldn’t be on the show," and another adding: "Nooo she needs to rest!! She just won love island games." This has sparked a broader conversation about the frequency of appearances and the concept of recycling contestants.
Fan Reactions and Series Fatigue
The return of such familiar faces has not been without controversy. A fan voiced a sentiment that may resonate with some viewers, commenting: "This has to be the last love island all stars I’m sorry how many times can we recycle." This points to potential fatigue among the audience regarding the All Stars format and the reuse of contestants across multiple series.
Despite the mixed reactions, the addition of Curtis Pritchard and Lucinda Strafford promises to inject fresh dynamics into the villa. Their previous experiences and established fan bases are likely to influence the upcoming episodes, keeping viewers engaged as the drama unfolds.
Love Island All Stars continues to air on ITV2 and is available for streaming on ITVX, ensuring fans can catch every moment of the bombshell entries and the ensuing reactions.
