Two Love Island: All Stars contestants dealt crushing blow hours before ITV launch night - as narrator Iain Stirling breaks silence on Curtis Pritchard return rumours
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Two Love Island: All Stars contestants have been dealt a crushing blow before the new series even hit screens - as the favourites to win were revealed.
The dating show was supposed to air on Monday (12 January 2026), after it was due to start filming last Saturday, but was postponed due to the South Africa wildfires.
It's due to hit screens tonight (Thursday) as host Maya Jama welcomes twelve familiar faces back to the villa, with the likes of Millie Court, 29, Jack Keating, 26, and Jess Harding, 25, looking for love for a second time.
And it's set to open with the steamiest launch night ever as ALL TWELVE contestants will kiss on day one during a raunchy icebreaker - before a huge row breaks out.
But two of the famous Islanders have already been dealt a major blow before the programme hits screens - with Ladbrokes predicting who will be first to go.
According to the betting enterprise, Leanne Amaning and Charlie Frederick will be voted out of the ITV2 series first, with 6/1 odds.
Two Love Island: All Stars contestants have been dealt a crushing blow before the new series even hit screens - as the favourites to win were revealed
According to the betting enterprise, Leanne Amaning could be among the first to leave the series, according to Ladbrokes
On the other end of the spectrum, with impressive 3/1 odds to win the series, are former show winner Millie, and Tommy Bradley from the 2025 series.
Ladbrokes' Alex Apati told OK!: 'Fans can't wait for the latest batch of former islanders to head to South Africa and the latest odds suggest Tommy and Millie will be the ones to beat.'
Series six star Leanne, 28, is back on the show after a six year break, first appearing on the series in 2020 when she coupled up with Mike Boateng before she famously got 'the ick' from her co-star.
She was dumped from the villa on day 18 when Mike chose bombshell contestant Sophie Piper over her.
While series four bombshell Charlie, 31, entered the villa in 2018 and only lasted a few days before he was dumped alongside Hayley Hughes.
Charlie and Hayley didn't continue a relationship outside the villa, with Charlie blaming her for their exit, saying at the time: 'I would definitely have coupled up with someone else if I knew that I was going to get nothing back the whole time.'
Elsewhere, Love Island's voiceover star Iain Stirling opened up on rumours that show star Curtis Pritchard is due to appear as a bombshell on All Stars.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain, the comedian said he 'would love' to see Curtis, who took part in the show in 2019, back on screen.
Charlie Frederick also has 6/1 odds to be first to leave the new series
Love Island's voiceover star Iain Stirling opened up on rumours that show star Curtis Pritchard is due to appear as a bombshell on All Stars
It follows reports that just six months after he split from fellow Love Island alum Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, he was in talks to re-enter the All Stars villa, marking his FOURTH appearance within the franchise.
Curtis was spotted in South Africa earlier this week, relaxing on the balcony of a Cape Town hotel.
A source told the Daily Mail: 'Curtis is coming back for All Stars and is currently waiting in the wings as a bombshell.
'He's already in South Africa, having flown out undetected ahead of the show's launch, which has since been delayed.
'While the lineup has been announced, producers were keeping Curtis's entrance under wraps, knowing that his return to the franchise for the fourth time will certainly create a reaction among viewers.
'But eagle-eyed fans may have spotted a small clue at the Love Island launch; a napkin referencing Curtis's famous line from the show, 'a coffee so everyone is ready for the morning.''
Responding the reports, Iain told GMB: 'I would love him to come back on. I think he’s absolutely incredible. I think he’s incredible value.
'He’s just a wonderfully upbeat, calm individual. He’s a lovely lad. He’s a lovely lad.'
A source told the Daily Mail: 'Curtis is coming back for All Stars and is currently waiting in the wings as a bombshell'
Returning to Love Island: All Stars would mark Curtis' FOURTH appearance within the franchise
Iain, 37, whose voice has appeared on the show since 2015, also admitted he was 'miffed' at the new series being delayed, as he gave fans hints on what's to come.
He joked: 'Now listen, I usually have Saturdays off. I’m not furious. I’m miffed! That is a big difference. Big difference.'
Flashing a smile, Iain concluded: 'No, but I’m glad it’s back. And I’m thankful to everyone for being so patient.'
It comes after the show's launch was scheduled for Monday evening but has been delayed after filming couldn't start over the weekend due to dangerous wildfires.
The delay is reportedly costing ITV over £15,000 an hour because of commitments to crew, staff, camera operators, and psychologists, all of whom are on the ground in South Africa awaiting their duties.
Bosses have revealed that this series will lean into the theme of 'unfinished business,' so with Curtis now confirmed for the villa, fans will be wondering whether Ekin-Su will follow.
She has vowed not to appear in any more reality TV shows after her stints on Dancing On Ice, All Stars, the Netflix series Inside, and The Traitors US.
However, everything could change now that she may have the chance to confront Curtis over their 2025 split.
Curtis will now take on the role of the new Casey O'Gorman, who appeared on the show four times before winning last year's All Stars alongside Gabby Allen.
Love Island: All Stars returns tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
