Dating royalty returns for a second chance at love.
Dating royalty returns as Love Island: All Stars returns for its second series in South Africa as ITV2 reveal the opening line-up of 12 islanders who'll be returning to the iconic dating show which will once again be hosted by Maya Jama.
Having won over the nation and made a name for themselves the first time round, now they’re back for more, to not only search for love again, but to cement their status as dating royalty.
It's time to meet this year's All Star islanders...
Catherine Agbaje
24 | Series 10, 2023
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to find love again, I want to give it another shot because it works!
Best piece of romantic advice you’ve ever been given/ or would give others?
Just be yourself, focus on yourself and don’t stay if you see red flags.
Curtis Pritchard
28 | Series 5, 2019
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I feel like I’m in a different stage in my life. The idea of settling down is a serious idea in my life right now. I haven’t found my true love… that sounds so cheesy doesn’t it. So, I thought, let’s give it another go. It was great fun last time; a lot of emotions. I feel excited to go back. I’m going to have a great fun time and hopefully leave with someone. It’s exciting.
Does ‘making coffee in the morning’ follow you everywhere?
It follows me everywhere! In hindsight, if I do find a girl this time, I will perhaps cuddle her in bed rather than make coffee… so Amy taught me a lesson.
Elma Pazar
32 | Series 5, 2019
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to have fun and I want to give it a proper go this time. My time was cut short the first time round and who knows, I could be the next Sophie (Piper) and Josh (Ritchie) or Molly (Smith) and Tom (Clare).
Is there anything you’ll do differently this time?
Nothing other than just being my true authentic self, which just comes with being that little bit older and more experienced. This time I actually want to leave with a man, so let’s hope I’m lucky.
Gabby Allen
32 | Series 3, 2017
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Because it’s the trenches out there! I feel like I have all my ducks in a row, it has been 8 years since I went into the Villa. I now run my businesses and I’ve grown up a lot… but I just haven’t found ‘the one’ yet.
What have you learned about yourself since Love Island?
I was 25 when I did the show last time. I’m so glad that I did go on at that age because I’d done so much before that, I’d travelled, lost my dad, had turbulent relationships all before going in. I’d also been on a journey to become a fitness instructor so I felt really confident going in at 25.
But now I look back, I feel like I am now, who I thought I was then. I’m confident in who I am as a person and hopefully that will help me meet someone, because I know what I want and I don't want to settle.
India Reynolds
34 | Series 5, 2019
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’ve been single for two and a half years and I think it’s time to settle down. I don’t put any effort into dating and I don't really like meeting people from apps so I’m looking forward to getting to know people in the Villa.
What have you learned about yourself since Love Island?
I think I'm a bit more confident because I'm older, you know yourself a bit more as you get older.
Kaz Crossley
29 | Series 4, 2018
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
The first experience I had was so amazing and also so much fun! I’m even more mature now so I'm ready to find a relationship.
How do you feel about the fact that you’ll know the Islanders in there one way or another?
I’m really excited, but I love surprises so I hope I’m surprised in there! It’ll be nice to mingle with people from different series, especially as series 4 was so long ago now. If I see some faces I recognise, I’ll be really happy.
Luca Bish
25 | Series 8, 2022
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I had such a good time last time, why not? I get to have a good time with the possibility of ending up with someone.
What have you learned about yourself since Love Island?
It taught me so much about myself, especially as I can go back and watch it. It’s good to reflect. I think that it’s not the mistakes that define us, it’s the lessons and what we learn from them that makes us.
Marcel Somerville
39 | Series 3, 2017
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I thought that I’d completed love and found my happily ever after – but the universe had a different plan. Somehow every time my life’s at a crossroads, I’ve got the opportunity to do Love Island. So I thought, why not?
What have you learned about yourself since Love Island?
In my series I was deemed ‘Dr Marcel’, I was giving everyone love advice. Since the show, I’ve gone through a lot of situations in life and in love so I’ve topped up my knowledge… but I feel like maybe I need to take some advice when it comes to love this time round as well.
Nas Majeed
28 | Series 6, 2020
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
It was so much fun the first time around, waking up every day with a smile on my face - it feels like a full circle moment. It was quite successful for me the first time around, I was with Eva for four years. So I’m hoping that Love Island can come through again and make it everlasting.
What’s a green flag you look for?
Someone who can make me laugh… although I feel like I laugh at everything! Someone kind, considerate, and caring - it’s fundamental stuff. Someone who can match my high energy, being silly and goofy, but also enjoy chilling and going to garden centres. Clubcards… I can’t wait to get one of those and start collecting points with someone.
Olivia Hawkins
29 | Series 9, 2023
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’m still single and getting close to my thirties, I feel ready for it now. I’m ready to meet a nice man.
Any misconceptions you want to dispel?
People misinterpret my honesty and how real I am. I think I am just very honest and upfront - and people take it the wrong way. Maybe sometimes I do need to keep my opinions to myself but, I’m unapologetically myself. You can never please everyone and I’m OK with being a marmite character.
Ronnie Vint
28 | Series 11, 2024
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I learnt so much from my experience last time. I left with Harriett and from the time we left, I thought it was going well, but obviously it ended. In the Villa I was always in ‘triangles’ and what not, but I feel like I’ve grown up a lot since then. You have to wise up. So, not in a bad way to Harriett, but I’m in a good position to find someone now and move on.
Is there anything you’ll do differently this time?
Hopefully less triangles…
Scott Thomas
36 | Series 2, 2016
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’ve been on a massive journey over the last five years; I’ve been working on sobriety, personal growth, self development, when I first went into the Villa I was still a bit of a boy… I feel like I finally know who I am. It might sound cheesy, but I’m ready to settle down and I’ve never been open to saying those words. Where better than Love Island?
Is there a relationship you admire/ would like to emulate?
My brother, Adam and his wife Caroline. They have an amazing relationship. I always say I want to find ‘my Caroline’. They are still madly in love. Also watching Sophie (Piper) and Josh (Ritchie) from All Stars 1 having belly laughs was great as well.
Love Island returns Monday 13th January at 9pm on ITV2
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