Love Island fans say 'let's have it' as new All Stars series announced

ITV has revealed another Love Island spin-off, which will see stars from past series get a second shot at romance.

On Tuesday (September 5), the channel announced Love Island: All Stars would be launching in the new year. It has long been rumoured that familiar faces from the show will head back to the villa in South Africa for another chance at finding the one.

Love Island, currently hosted by Maya Jama, has been a ratings juggernaut for ITV2 but has seen a dip in popularity of late. The launch of the recent summer series in Majorca - won by Sammy Root and Jess Harding - was watched by an average of 1.3 million viewers in the overnight ratings – more than a million down on the last summer launch.

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Mike Spencer, creative director at production company Lifted Entertainment, said: “It has been rumoured now for a while but we are thrilled to finally confirm that we are making Love Island: All Stars early next year for ITV2 and ITVX. It’s set to be a must-watch series seeing some of your favourite islanders from across the years heading back to the stunning South African villa to once again ‘graft’ as their search for love continues. I simply can’t wait.”

Responding to the All Stars announcement on Instagram, one fan wrote: "Wait… what??? All stars? Let’s have ittt!!!" while another asked: "Line up please!….who’s making the cut…" A third said: "Can’t wait!" and a fourth added: "this has potential to be the best thing EVER". Season eight islander Tasha Ghouri said: "This is going to be iconic!!"

Others were quick to share who they hoped to appear on the show. "Maura Higgins best be on this" one said, while another added: "if i