Love Island confirms 2025 All Stars line-up

The popular reality show Love Island is set to return with an exciting new series called All Stars in 2025. Once again, the charming Maya Jama will take on the role of host, bringing her vibrant energy to the show. In a stunning promotional image for the upcoming series, Maya is seen wearing a beautiful white dress, striking a confident pose with her hand on her hip. The backdrop features a picturesque pool and lush palm trees, and the image has been artistically edited to resemble a painting, filled with warm summer tones and soft lighting. ITV, the network that airs Love Island, has officially announced the lineup for this latest installment of All Stars. This spin-off series, which first premiered last year, invites contestants from previous seasons to travel to South Africa for another chance at love in the luxurious villa. This year, fans can look forward to the return of dancer Curtis Pritchard, who was a contestant in series five. Curtis will be back to whip up morning coffees for his fellow islanders, and he will be joined by Gabby Allen from series three, Kaz Crossley from series four, and Nas Majeed from series six. Gabby’s former partner, Marcel Somerville, a member of the music group Blazin' Squad, is also making a comeback to the reality show hosted by Maya Jama. Notably, Nas Majeed met his girlfriend during his previous stint in the Love Island villa, and they enjoyed a four-year relationship. In a promotional shot for All Stars, Nas is seen with his hands clasped, showcasing his curly brown hair and trimmed beard, dressed in a stylish blue tie-dyed shirt. ITV has also confirmed that Scott Thomas from series two, Olivia Hawkins from series nine, Catherine Agbaje from series ten, and Ronnie Vint from series eleven will be returning to the villa. Additionally, Luca Bish, who formed a romantic connection with Gemma Owen, the daughter of former footballer Michael Owen, during series eight, will also be part of the lineup. The All Stars series was introduced last year in response to declining viewership for the regular Love Island series, which first aired in 2015. The final episode of the last season attracted only 1. 3 million viewers, a significant drop from the peak of 6 million viewers during the show's height in 2019. This was the season that featured Curtis alongside other fan favorites like Maura Higgins, Amber Gill, and the beloved Molly-Mae Hague. Two other contestants from series five, Elma Pazar and India Reynolds, have also been confirmed for the new All Stars series. Curtis, who finished in fourth place with his ex-girlfriend Maura Higgins in 2019, is excited to return. In a promotional image for the new series, Curtis is seen against a dusky sky, surrounded by vibrant green foliage, wearing an unbuttoned white shirt and a gold necklace. Now at the age of 28, Curtis has expressed his desire to settle down and is considering finding a serious relationship. Since his first appearance on the show in 2019, he has participated in various other television programs, including Celebs Go Dating, Dancing with the Stars, and even Hollyoaks. He is perhaps best remembered for his romantic involvement with Amy Hart, whom he famously dumped after revealing that he preferred making coffee for his fellow islanders rather than spending time with her. Reflecting on his past experience, Curtis states, 'In hindsight, if I do find a girl this time, I will perhaps cuddle her in bed rather than make coffee. ' He acknowledges that Amy taught him an important lesson. Kaz Crossley, who first graced the Love Island villa in 2018, is also eager to return. In her promotional image for All Stars, Kaz looks radiant with her blonde pixie cut and a light blue bikini, her right hand resting on her shoulder amidst a backdrop of tropical plants. This will mark Kaz's first appearance on television since a video of her surfaced, showing her in a compromising situation while in Dubai. She took to Instagram to share that she was arrested and held in custody for five days during a stopover in Abu Dhabi last February after the video, filmed in 2020, was leaked online. Kaz has taken full responsibility for her actions and is looking forward to her return to the villa. Speaking about her comeback, the 29-year-old says, 'I am even more mature now, so I am ready to find a relationship. ' She expresses excitement about mingling with contestants from different series, especially since her own season was quite some time ago. Nas Majeed, who previously enjoyed a successful relationship with Eva Zapico after they coupled up in the villa, is also hopeful about finding love again. He shares, 'It was quite successful for me the first time around, so I am hoping that Love Island can come through again and make it everlasting. ' The All Stars series is set to premiere on ITV2 and ITVX starting Monday, and fans are eagerly anticipating the drama, romance, and excitement that this new season will bring.