Ciaran Davies Returns to Love Island All Stars 2026: Age, Background and Second Chance at Love

Welsh Islander Makes His All Stars Debut

Ciaran Davies is 23 years old as he makes his return to the Love Island villa for All Stars 2026. The Welsh contestant from Pencoed, South Wales, is back on viewers’ screens after finishing as runner-up in the summer 2024 series. When he starred on series 11 he was only 21 years old, making him one of the youngest contestants in that season.

From Series 11 to All Stars

The Welsh lad first hit our TV screens in 2024 when he appeared on Love Island series 11. The OG islander had a near-perfect villa experience, remaining loyal to Nicole Samuel throughout the show. The couple finished in second place behind winners Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan. Their romance appeared solid inside the villa, but they only lasted a few months on the outside world before they were plagued by the ‘Love Island curse’ and broke up.

A Fresh Approach for All Stars

Returning to the South African villa with more life experience and maturity, Ciaran has outlined a different strategy for his second Love Island journey. Before attempting to find love for a second time, Ciaran has said he plans to be “more open-minded” and just enjoy the experience for “what it is”. This marks a shift from his previous approach where he coupled up early and stayed committed to one person throughout.

What This Means for Viewers

The All Star contestants boast a variety of ages, ranging from 22 to 31, making Ciaran one of the younger returnees in the 2026 series. His youth and fresh perspective could bring an interesting dynamic to the villa, especially as he navigates his second attempt at finding lasting love. At 23, Ciaran represents a generation of Love Island contestants who get a rare second chance to find romance on the popular ITV2 reality show. Fans will be watching closely to see if his more open-minded approach pays off this time around.