ITV's beloved reality spin-off, Love Island: All Stars, is poised for a dramatic return, with a fresh batch of familiar faces heading back to the villa for a third series. The upcoming season, hosted by Maya Jama, will once again be set in the luxurious surroundings of Franschhoek, South Africa, and will run for an extended six weeks. As anticipation builds, we look back at the most jaw-dropping scandals that have rocked the All Stars villa over the past two years, from furious fallouts between former friends to painfully awkward ex reunions.
Explosive Rows and Fractured Friendships
The All Stars villa has never been short of tension, with several friendships shattering under the pressure. In the 2025 series, viewers were stunned by the ferocious falling out between former pals Luca Bish and Scott Thomas. The argument erupted during a tense game of truth or dare, escalating to a face-to-face confrontation that left contestant Tina Stinnes in tears and divided fans over who was to blame.
Similarly, 2024 saw 'Messy' Mitch clash violently with Luis Morrison after Mitch gossiped about Luis's kiss with Demi Jones. Luis launched into a shocking outburst, branding Mitch a "s**t stirring little p***k" before the pair eventually made up. Another memorable row involved Anton Danyluk defending a tearful Liberty Poole from Mitch, leading to a heated exchange where Anton told Mitch to "be a man, not a boy."
Shock Entrances and Awkward Reunions
Producers have masterminded some of the most cringe-worthy moments in reality TV history with unexpected bombshell entrances. The 2024 launch delivered an iconic shock when exes Callum Jones and Molly Smith entered the villa back-to-back just months after their real-life split. The painfully awkward reunion saw Callum wide-eyed with disbelief as Molly strutted in, setting the stage for a complex series of connections.
In 2025, Casey O'Gorman made a controversial third appearance across the Love Island franchise, immediately facing accusations from Kaz Crossley about his treatment of her friend, Georgia Harrison. Another brutally awkward moment came when exes Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville met for the first time in six years, with Gabby greeting Marcel with a blunt one-word dig: "k***."
Love Triangles and Kissing Controversies
Romantic chaos has been a staple. Last year, Ronnie Vint sparked fury by kissing both Elma Pazar and Kaz Crossley within minutes in the hidden garden, leaving Elma devastated. In 2024, Toby Aromolaran blindsided Arabella Chi by recoupling with Georgia Steel in a dramatic speech, leaving the entire villa in shock.
The 2025 heartrate challenge caused major tension when it revealed that exes Molly Smith and Callum Jones still raised each other's pulses the most, infuriating Molly's current partner, Tom Clare. Meanwhile, Grace Jackson snapped at partner Luca Bish to "shut the f*** up" after he kissed bombshell Samie Elishi during a truth or dare game, despite Grace's prior warnings.
Dramatic Exits and Bizarre Accusations
Not all Islanders could handle the pressure. In 2024, Jake Cornish quit after just three days, unable to stay following an awkward public vote that coupled him with ex-girlfriend Liberty Poole. In a stranger twist, Casey O'Gorman revealed he ended things with Georgia Harrison after she claimed to have seen the ghost of his dead grandfather during a spiritual retreat.
The show also faced accusations of toxicity, with fans claiming Kaz Crossley was being 'bullied' in 2025 after she received negative sashes like 'thirsty' and 'self-absorbed' during a challenge. Furthermore, Georgia Steel's 'sneaky' ways were finally exposed to the entire villa during the 2024 PDA Awards, where clips revealed her telling Tom Clare she fancied him while coupled up with Callum.
As Love Island: All Stars season three prepares to launch, fans can expect more of the high-stakes drama, unresolved history, and romantic turmoil that have defined the spin-off. With an extra week in the South African villa, the stage is set for a new chapter of scandals, shocks, and unforgettable moments.
