Is Love Island on Tonight? Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Schedule

Love Island All Stars Returns to UK Screens

British reality television fans are eagerly asking ‘is Love Island on tonight?’ as the popular dating show makes its highly anticipated return. The third series of Love Island: All Stars began broadcasting on ITV2 on 15 January 2026, following a brief delay due to wildfires in South Africa where the villa is located.

The show’s return is particularly significant for UK audiences who have made Love Island a cultural phenomenon. In a new move, the islanders will spend six weeks in the South African villa rather than the usual five, giving viewers more drama and romance to enjoy this winter season.

Tonight’s Episode and Weekly Schedule

The next episode of Love Island All Stars will air tonight, Friday 16 January at 9pm on ITVX and ITV2. For those wondering about the regular schedule, Love Island airs every night, with new episodes Sunday-Friday and unseen bits airing on Saturdays.

There’s exciting news for dedicated fans this week: For the first time ever, there’ll also be an extra full episode airing on Saturday night (17th January) at 9pm, too. This bonus episode compensates for the delayed launch caused by the South African wildfires that forced production to evacuate temporarily.

Star-Studded Cast and What to Expect

The opening line-up includes two former winners, several runners-up and plenty of former bombshells and producers are promising plenty of twists and turns as Maya Jama returns to present the show. The cast features recognizable faces including Jess Harding, Whitney Adebayo, Millie Court, and bombshell Scott van-der-Sluis, who is making his fourth appearance across the Love Island franchise.

Viewers can expect heightened drama as former islanders get a second chance at love. Shaq Muhammad shed some light on his split from Tanya Manhenga, Tommy Bradley claimed he’d already been in Jess Harding’s DMs, and Scott van-der-Sluis made his messiest entrance yet during the launch episode.

How and Where to Watch

For UK viewers wondering ‘is Love Island on tonight?’, the answer is a resounding yes. Love Island: All Stars will air on ITV2 and ITVX for those who want to stream live or at a later date. The extended six-week run means fans will have plenty of opportunities to catch up on villa drama throughout January and February 2026, making it the perfect antidote to winter blues.