Love Island All Stars is back for another season, bringing former contestants back for a second shot at love. This season features many fan favorites from the previous 10 seasons. The show blends familiarity with new challenges.
Season 2 Premiere and Streaming
The series premiered in the UK on January 13 on ITV2 and is also available to stream on ITVX. For viewers in the US, Love Island All Stars Season 2 is available on Peacock . New episodes will be available to stream two days after their UK air time, except Mondays. Peacock is now becoming a hub for fans of the Love Island Franchise.
Format and What To Expect
The structure of the show includes classic coupling, recouping, and of course challenges as well as public voting which will have an impact on who goes and stays in the villa. There are twists in store as more contestants enter as "bombshells" shaking up existing relationships. At the end the viewers will vote to see who will leave with the £50,000 grand prize and title of winners.
Public Voted Pairings
A unique twist added for the second season is that the viewers voted on the couples for the initial pairings on premiere night using the Love Island App before the first episodes aired. It offered new insight with pre determined pairings to create immediate storylines for viewers.
Love Island All Stars Season 2 Cast
The line up for this year’s cast features returning personalities and also new challenges within the various pairings. This also showcases some complex past situations as people return to the villa.
Notable Returnees
Returning contestants includes some well known personalities from the previous series. For season 2 they brought back Scott Thomas, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Curtis Pritchard, Gabby Allen, and Marcel Sommerville and also many others that viewers may find familliar. With these favorites many hope to see a new way of experiencing love for all as they navigate challenges.
Filming Location and Environment
Love Island All Stars Season 2 is once again filming in South Africa. The show is at a 17 room estate known as Ludus Magnus nestled in wine valley. This villa has a terrace, three swimming pools and even an outdoor fire pit, as a main design that many are excited to see again on television.
Individual Cast Member Details
There are specific cast members that have captured the audience interest for multiple reasons which has created more hype behind this years installment of All Stars. Below are a few individual notes on what these returning members did during previous seasons.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
A winner from season 8 her strong and memorable personality will create dynamics to the villa. She is someone who has been known to find herself in a situation where her emotions run high. The producers decided to showcase that she is still searching for her person by coming back into the villa and giving her an opportunity for new growth.
Curtis Pritchard
His run on season 5 he created unique situations and found some issues in love. He had several popular romantic connections before ultimately finishing in 4th. His ability to stir conversations as well as seek a long lasting partnership creates anticipation for many following the series.
Gabby Allen & Marcel Somerville
They are reuniting after some dramatic turns during season 3. The couple also ended badly after he cheated on her during a trip and therefore all conversations are anticipated as many viewers will be interested to see their relationship together now.
Scott Thomas
As an original season 2 contestant he brings back an original presence to the show with many anticipating how he will portray his personal growth with a fresh look at love. Since being a contestant in the past he has expressed interest in wanting to give his all for love in the second season while showcasing personal growth.
Key Takeaways
- “Love Island: All Stars” Season 2 is streaming on Peacock after airing on ITV in the UK.
- Public voted couplings are adding a different element to the usual format of the show.
- The season brings back fan-favorite personalities and familiar faces creating a new dynamic.
- Notable personalities from all seasons are highlighted to create a melting pot of all shows.
- The show is filming once again in South Africa while focusing on creating engaging storylines and romantic pairings.