Love Island: All Stars 2026 was supposed to start on Monday 12 January 2026, but the launch has been postponed and a new official start date has not yet been announced.

What was the original start date?

  • Multiple TV and entertainment outlets reported that Love Island: All Stars series 3 was scheduled to begin on 12 January 2026 on ITV2/ITVX.
  • Promotional posts on social media also flagged 12 January 2026 as the big return date for the show.

Why has it been delayed?

  • Coverage of the series explains that production near the South African villa was disrupted by wildfires , which forced filming to pause.
  • As a result, broadcasters pushed back the planned premiere that was set for 12 January 2026 while they deal with the situation and adjust schedules.

So when will it actually start?

  • Official sources state only that the show will air in early 2026 , with no confirmed revised launch date yet announced.
  • Fan pages and forum-style posts echo the same message: Love Island will not start on 12 January anymore, and everyone is waiting on a new date from the network.

What to watch for next

  • Keep an eye on ITV2 / ITVX schedules and Love Island’s official social accounts, where the rescheduled premiere date is likely to be revealed first.
  • Entertainment sites and TV news pages that tracked the postponement will probably update their articles as soon as the new start date is confirmed.

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