ITV has officially confirmed the launch date for the highly anticipated new series of Love Island: All Stars, following a brief postponement due to external events.
Launch Date Finally Set After Cape Town Wildfires
The Daily Mail can reveal that the show's third season will now begin on Thursday, 15th January. The premiere was delayed by four days because of dangerous wildfires near the filming location in Cape Town, South Africa, which raised safety concerns for the production.
With the delay meaning fans have already missed several days of expected villa drama, ITV is making amends with a special scheduling change. The broadcaster plans to air a full episode on Saturday evening, 17th January. This slot is traditionally reserved for the weekly 'Unseen Bits' compilation show, indicating viewers are in for a significant treat right from the start.
ITV Announces Return with Bonus Episode
ITV is expected to make the formal announcement on its official Instagram channel. The post will tease fans with the message: 'The wait is over… Love Island: All Stars launches tomorrow night (Thursday 15th January) at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.'
It will add the exciting news about the additional content: 'Plus, for the first time ever, there'll be an extra full episode on Saturday night (17th Jan) at 9pm, too.' This move is a clear attempt to compensate loyal viewers for the unexpected wait and to kickstart the series with maximum momentum.
What This Means for Viewers
The confirmation ends the speculation surrounding the show's return after the unforeseen delay. Fans can now mark their calendars for a double dose of action this week. The main launch episode will air at 9pm on Thursday on both ITV2 and the ITVX streaming service.
Following closely behind, the bonus Saturday episode ensures the Love Island: All Stars narrative gets off to a fast-paced start, promising back-to-back nights of romance, recouplings, and inevitable villa tensions. This scheduling strategy highlights ITV's confidence in the All Stars format and its desire to capture audience attention immediately in a competitive reality TV landscape.
