when is love island starting

The 2026 UK season of Love Island: All Stars is set to start on Monday 12 January 2026 at 9 pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
All Stars 2026 details
This is the third series of Love Island: All Stars , which brings back popular past contestants for another shot at love. Unlike the main summer series, this one is shorter and filmed in South Africa, with the 2026 season running for six weeks instead of the usual five.
The show will air weeknights on ITV2 and be available to stream live or on demand via ITVX.
Main Love Island (summer series)
The regular summer Love Island (the main UK series with new contestants) is expected to return later in 2026, most likely in early June , following its usual summer schedule. An official start date for that series hasn’t been announced yet, but fans usually get confirmation in May.
Love Island USA 2026
If you’re asking about the US version, Love Island USA Season 8 is expected to premiere in summer 2026 , likely around June or July, though an exact date hasn’t been confirmed yet.
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