In a dramatic twist for the hit reality series, Curtis Pritchard and Lucinda Strafford made a sensational entrance into the Love Island: All Stars villa as bombshells on Friday evening. Their return marks an unprecedented fourth appearance each on the popular ITV franchise, bringing seasoned experience and fresh romantic ambitions to the sun-drenched compound.
Veteran Islanders with Extensive Franchise History
The professional dancer Curtis Pritchard, aged 29, first graced Love Island screens back in 2019 during the show's fifth series, where he finished in fourth place alongside Maura Higgins. He later returned to the villa in 2023 for the competitive spin-off Love Island Games, before achieving his greatest success by winning Love Island: All Stars in 2025 with partner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
Meanwhile, Lucinda Strafford, now 26, reunites with her original season seven co-star Millie Court in the All Stars villa. The blonde beauty has also participated in season five of Love Island Australia in 2023 and secured victory in the second season of Love Island Games in 2025, establishing herself as a formidable franchise veteran.
Curtis Pritchard's Direct Approach and Romantic Targets
Curtis has revealed he plans to adopt a more straightforward approach during this All Stars stint, stating he won't hesitate to be blunt when necessary. The dancer explained his intentions clearly, emphasising that while he intends to get to know everyone initially, he ultimately considers himself a one-woman man with little interest in complicated love triangles.
'I normally throw all my eggs into one basket… I’m probably going to end up doing that again,' Curtis confessed. 'I like to focus on one person. I’ve never been a bombshell before, so I don’t quite know what to expect coming in as one. I’ll try and talk to everyone the first couple of days.'
The star has already identified specific Islanders who have caught his attention, particularly singling out Samie Elishi and Millie Court. 'Samie is unbelievably attractive,' he admitted. 'Millie is a big definite yes for me. She’s very, very attractive. She seems like she has a real grounded, confident and down-to-earth personality.'
Reflecting on his past relationship, Curtis confirmed he remains on good terms with ex-partner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, whom he split from in May 2025. 'I think Ekin-Su will throw her support behind me. We didn’t end badly at all, we’re friends,' he revealed, suggesting she would likely approve of his return to the villa.
Lucinda Strafford's Confident Return and Love Quest
Lucinda approaches her fourth Love Island experience with increased confidence and clarity about what she wants. The 26-year-old reflected on how her perspective has evolved since her original appearance in series seven, when she was younger and more prone to overthinking situations.
'Now that I’m older, I’m definitely more confident in my own skin with much more life experience,' Lucinda explained. 'I am a girls’ girl but I don’t want to be afraid to say what I think and see what happens. I don’t want to waste time, I’m 26. I want to be with someone I can see a future with.'
Despite her extensive reality television history, Lucinda confirmed she remains genuinely single and determined to find a meaningful connection. 'I guess I’ve been on a bit of a ‘Love Island' journey over the past few years but I’ve not found the ultimate one,' she acknowledged. 'I’m single, so having been given the opportunity to try and find a guy on Love Island: All Stars, why would I say no?!'
The reality star has already identified potential romantic interests among the male Islanders, expressing particular interest in Ciaran Davies while ruling out Scott van-der-Sluis as too much of a 'busybody' for her tastes. She also mentioned Sean and Shaq as potential connections she might explore during her villa stay.
Seasoned Contestants Bring New Dynamics
Both Curtis and Lucinda bring unprecedented experience to the All Stars villa, having collectively participated in eight separate Love Island series across multiple international versions and spin-offs. Their return as bombshells introduces fascinating new dynamics, with Curtis promising a more direct communication style and Lucinda embracing her confidence to speak her mind without hesitation.
As they embark on their fourth Love Island adventures, these franchise veterans face the unique challenge of navigating familiar territory while pursuing genuine connections. Their extensive history with the format provides them with insights few other contestants possess, potentially giving them strategic advantages in the complex social environment of the villa.
The entrance of these two seasoned Islanders promises to shake up existing couplings and introduce compelling new storylines to Love Island: All Stars, as viewers watch whether fourth time proves charming for these reality television regulars in their quest for romance.
