Former Love Island contestant Jess White has seemingly confirmed she will not be returning for the upcoming All Stars series after publicly revealing her new romantic partner online.
A Decade-Long Friendship Turns Romantic
The 26-year-old reality star took to TikTok to share a loved-up montage with her new beau, accompanied by a caption that playfully referenced a New Year's Eve tradition. "POV: you ate 12 grapes on NYE," she wrote, alluding to the old wives' tale where eating a dozen grapes at midnight is said to make wishes come true.
The video clip begins with Jess performing the grape-eating ritual with a friend before cutting to intimate moments featuring her and her boyfriend kissing and laughing. In a telling follow-up comment on the post, she added: "Only took us 10 years," indicating a long-standing friendship has now blossomed into romance.
Fan Reactions and All Stars Speculation
Fans and former islanders swiftly flooded the comments section with messages of support. One follower wrote, "Absolutely delighted for you, Jess," while another added, "Awwww, so happy for you." Fellow Love Island alumnus Ciaran Davies enthusiastically commented, "HARD LAUNCH YEAHHHHHH," to which Jess replied, "HARRRRRRRD," cementing the official nature of the reveal.
This public announcement strongly suggests Jess will not be among the familiar faces returning to the villa for the third Love Island All Stars series, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, 12 January. Earlier this year, in June, she had told The Mirror she wouldn't rule out a return, joking, "If it felt like the right time, yeah. But January’s a long way off – I could have a husband by then!"
From Villa Drama to Real-Life Romance
Jess first found fame on the 10th series of Love Island in 2024, where viewers saw her caught in a love triangle with fellow contestants Ronnie Vint and Harriett Blackmore before eventually being dumped from the villa.
While the exact timeline of her new relationship remains private, reports indicate the pair have been seeing each other for several months. Jess had previously teased the romance on Instagram, hinting at a getaway to Dublin that was a gift from a special someone.
The new series of Love Island All Stars, once again hosted by Maya Jama, will see former contestants vie for a second chance at love. The last series was won by fan favourites Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman. Rumours are already circulating about which islanders might return, with Harrison Solomon from the most recent summer series reportedly keen for another shot after his split from Lauren Wood.
