EXCLUSIVE: The line-up for Love Island All Stars has officially been announced and according to ITV bosses, they already have a good idea of who will be dating who…
Love Island All Stars claim the casting selection process has been very “tactical” — and they’ve already been “matchmaking” behind-the-scenes.
The popular ITV spin-off is set to make a comeback next week with a fresh batch of former Islanders hoping for another shot at love.
The full line-up has now been confirmed and ITV ran a press panel where producer Mike Spencer-Hayter teased the new series which is set in sunny South Africa.
Host Elizabeth Day asked: “We’ve got Whitney from series 10, we’ve got Millie from series seven. We’ve got Belle from series five, Helena from series 12, Jess from series 10, Leanne from series six, Kieran from series 11, Jack from series eight, Sean from series 11, Tommy from series 12, Charlie from series four, and Shaq from Series Nine. What a line up… Are you excited?”
Executive Producer and Creative Director for the hit reality show, Mike Spencer-Hayter answered: “Yeah, I’m very excited. And remember, we are very tactical. We have done our matchmaking in our heads, and we have some incredible bombshells waiting in the wings, and some big twists to go alongside those.”
When talking further about the ITV show, Mike added: “Everyone loves a summer romance, but I think for me, the key take home is the relatability. We’ve all been in terrible relationships. We’ve all had makeups, breakups, and that relatability of watching that on screen. You’re like, ‘I’ve been in him, I’ve been her, I’ve been through that’. I think that is always the key take home, and it’s really good to see that other people go through what you do.”
When asked what makes a iconic Islander, Mike commented: “I think the viewers Love Islanders who are really authentic, that are themselves and throw themselves into the Love Island experience. I think Islanders who are not afraid to speak their mind, they’re not afraid to get involved with the drama, but also, they wear their heart on their sleeve. They’re not afraid to show vulnerability.
“I think that the most iconic islanders will sort of make you laugh, they’ll make you cry. They’ll probably also be involved in quite messy situations, because I think looking back at the iconic islanders from over the years, they’ve all been on an emotional roller coaster.
“I know it’s like a big cliché, but I think we do all like to see people going on a TV journey, and coming out, for the better at the other end. And I think we can relate to that as well.”
Episodes will air at 9pm on ITV2 and will be available for streaming on ITVX.
