ITV Postpones Love Island All Stars Launch After Wildfire Evacuation

Production Halted Due to Safety Concerns

The third series of the ITV spin-off dating show was due to premiere on Monday, however the transmission has been delayed following a production evacuation. ITV has been forced to postpone the start of Love Island: All Stars series 3 after the villa was evacuated due to “ongoing wildfires”. The decision came just days before the highly anticipated return of the reality dating series, leaving fans disappointed but understanding of the safety-first approach.

Why This Matters to Viewers

Love Island: All Stars has quickly become a staple of ITV’s reality programming schedule, bringing together fan-favourite contestants from previous seasons for another chance at romance. The start date for series three of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires close to the filming site in South Africa. The show, hosted by Maya Jama, was set to feature 12 returning islanders including previous winners Jess Harding and Millie Court, alongside other memorable faces such as Belle Hassan, Jack Keating, and Whitney Adebayo.

ITV’s Official Statement

In a statement shared on the Love Island Instagram page, ITV said: “Further to a production evacuation owing to ongoing wildfires in the area, our assessment of the location site has concluded that filming will need to be postponed. “Health and safety is our greatest priority and will always come first, and therefore the transmission of Love Island: All Stars will be delayed until a date to be confirmed.”

Impact on the Scheduled Premiere

Host Maya Jama and this year’s Islanders were due to begin filming on Saturday (10th January), in scenes which would be shown during Monday night’s launch show. The third series of the spin-off, which was scheduled to premiere on Monday 12 January on ITV2 and ITVX, has now been delayed indefinitely. The postponement marks a rare disruption for one of ITV2’s most reliable entertainment formats.

What Happens Next

The third season of Love Island: All Stars has been delayed indefinitely after ITV postponed filming due to safety concerns. No new premiere date has been confirmed, as production teams await safer conditions to resume filming. The broadcaster has stated the series will return at a later date once the wildfire situation improves and it is safe for cast and crew to return to the South African location. Fans will need to remain patient as ITV prioritises the wellbeing of everyone involved in the production.