The highly anticipated 2025 series of 'Love Island All Stars' is set to take viewers on another thrilling ride as popular contestants return for the second installment of this beloved reality dating show. The line-up includes some familiar faces such as Curtis Pritchard, Scott Thomas, and Kaz Crossley, all eager to find love once again within the villa.
Joining them are series 11 contestant Ronnie Vint, series three star Gabby Allen, series five islander Elma Pazar, and series ten's Catherine Agbaje. Completing this diverse assembly of contestants are series six islander Nas Majeed, series nine's Olivia Hawkins, series eight's Luca Bish, series five's India Reynolds, and series three's Marcel Somerville. Maya Jama will reprise her role as the show's charismatic host, adding to the excitement surrounding the upcoming series.
Scott Thomas, aged 36 and previously partnered with Kady McDermott during his first appearance, expressed his eagerness to find love after undergoing significant personal growth. “I’ve been working on sobriety, personal growth, self-development,” he shared. “When I first went to the villa, I was still a boy… I feel like I finally know who I am. It might sound cheesy, but I’m ready to settle down and I’ve never been open to saying those words. Where’s the best place to do this? Love Island!”
Scott, who hails from a family of soap stars including his brothers Adam and Ryan Thomas, also indicated his desire to emulate his brother Adam’s relationship with Caroline, stating, “I always say I want to find ‘my Caroline’”.
Meanwhile, Kaz Crossley, 29, expressed her excitement about the returning series, stating, “I’m really excited, but I love surprises so I hope I’m surprised in there! It’ll be nice to mingle with people from different series, especially as series four was so long ago now. If I see some faces I recognize, I’ll be really happy.”
Curtis Pritchard, now 28, shared his thoughts on returning to the villa, acknowledging the change he has undergone since his last appearance. “I feel like I’m at a different stage of my life,” he said. “The idea of settling down is now a serious idea for me right now. I haven’t found my true love… it may sound cheesy, but I thought, ‘Let’s give it another go’. It was great fun last time; lots of emotions. I feel excited to go back. I hope to leave with someone.”
Pritchard also reminisced about his previous entrance to the villa, recalling viral moments tied to making coffee for the islanders: “It follows me everywhere! Looking back, if I find a girl this time, perhaps I will cuddle her instead of just making coffee… so Amy taught me a lesson.”
With the series premiering on January 13 at 9 PM on ITV2 and ITVX, the buzz surrounding the contestants is palpable. Beyond Scott, Curtis, and Kaz, Marcel Sommerville is another notable contestant returning, as he mentioned, “I thought I completed love and found my happily ever after – but the universe had different plans for me. Somehow every time my life’s at a crossroads, I’ve got the opportunity to do Love Island.”
The inclusion of returning favorites alongside new twists, like the expected arrival of bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, creates anticipation and excitement for the show’s fans. Cülcüloğlu famously won her series but has kept herself relevant through other appearances like Celebrity Big Brother. Her rumored entry has fans speculating on the dynamics she could bring back to the villa.
With betting sites indicating Scott as the early favorite for the All Stars crown, the competition and drama promise to heighten as viewers tune back to see if these former contestants can find lasting connections this time.