Former Love Island champion Liam Reardon has offered a cryptic response to swirling rumours that he might be preparing to enter the Love Island All Stars villa as a late bombshell contestant. The speculation has been building for weeks, particularly given his ex-girlfriend Millie Court's current involvement in the show's dramatic love triangle.
From Villa Victory to Relationship Rumours
Liam Reardon first captured the nation's attention during Love Island's seventh series in 2021, where he formed a powerful connection with fellow contestant Millie Court. The couple's journey resonated with viewers, ultimately leading them to win the series and its £50,000 prize. Their relationship continued outside the villa, navigating a well-documented long-distance dynamic before their initial split.
After a brief reconciliation that lasted approximately three years, the pair confirmed they had parted ways for a second time in September 2025. This timing coincided with the early stages of Love Island All Stars casting, immediately sparking fan theories about potential dramatic reunions on screen.
A Soft Launch That Speaks Volumes
The latest development comes from Liam's own social media activity. He recently shared a series of Instagram pictures that have been interpreted as a 'soft launch' of his new relationship with law student Lara Grace. One particular image showed a coffee date with the person opposite him carefully cropped out of frame, though a distinctive beige checked coat was visible.
This sartorial clue proved significant. Tabloid investigations reportedly uncovered photographs from Lara Grace's private Instagram account showing her wearing an identical coat. The timing of this subtle reveal, alongside the couple refollowing each other on Instagram after a period of unfollowing, has led many to conclude Liam is firmly in a new relationship and therefore unlikely to enter the All Stars villa.
Contradicting Past Statements
The rumours gained particular traction due to Liam's own past comments. During an episode of his podcast in February 2025, he explicitly discussed the possibility of appearing on Love Island All Stars under specific circumstances.
He stated: "If I was single, which I'd never be ever again, I would go on it just to show a different account of myself. Not that I'd go on it and try and be super funny guy, I'd just go on there like - you know. Because it's four years down the line now. I've grown, [I'm] different."
This previous openness to the concept, contrasted with his current apparent relationship status, creates the core of the current speculation. Fans are left to decipher whether his Instagram activity is a deliberate signal that he is off the market and out of the running for the show.
Millie's All Stars Journey and Contract Clauses
Meanwhile, Millie Court finds herself at the centre of a major storyline on Love Island All Stars 2026, entangled in a love triangle with fellow islanders Charlie Frederick and Jess Harding. Reports have suggested that Millie requested a specific clause in her All Stars contract to prevent Liam from entering the villa as a bombshell, a request that was reportedly refused by ITV.
While Millie has not publicly discussed her breakup with Liam during the show, sources close to the couple at the time of their second split indicated that long-distance challenges were once again the primary factor. They revealed: "Millie and Liam have tried so hard to make their relationship work. But unfortunately, the distance was just difficult and they have sadly ended their relationship for a second time."
The situation presents a complex web of past relationships, new romances, and reality television dynamics. Liam Reardon's cryptic social media post has effectively addressed the bombshell rumours without a direct statement, leaving the public to read between the lines of a cropped photograph and a distinctive coat.
