Producers of Love Island All Stars 2026 appear to be orchestrating a series of dramatic and potentially heartbreaking reunions, with multiple former couples rumoured to be entering the villa. The new series, which kicks off on Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, has teased "unfinished business," and insider reports suggest this will involve several infamous exes coming face-to-face.
Which Love Island Exes Are Rumoured for the 2026 Villa?
According to tabloid sources, the casting team is in talks with several high-profile former couples whose splits captured headlines. This follows a pattern set by previous All Stars seasons, which saw Molly Smith and Callum Jones reunite in 2024 and Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint rekindle their romance in 2025, though they later split again.
The most prominent rumoured pair is Tanya Manhenga and Shaq Muhammad, who finished fourth in the 2023 Winter series. They parted ways in December 2024, with Tanya publicly accusing Shaq of cheating. He denied sexual infidelity but admitted to actions that "disrespected her boundaries" during a trip to Miami.
Another potential awkward encounter could involve Harrison Solomon and Lauren Wood. A source close to Harrison suggested he is keen for another villa stint shortly after their split became public, hinting Lauren might also return. "All Stars has precedent for sending in exes," the source noted.
Recent Splits and Denials Add to the Drama
Perhaps the most sensitive rumour surrounds Millie Court and Liam Reardon, the winners of Love Island 2021. The couple split for a second time in September 2025, citing long-distance difficulties. Reports claimed Millie had signed up for All Stars, with Liam potentially making a surprise appearance. However, Millie hit back on Snapchat, calling the press chat "absolute f----- b-------." Adding to the intrigue, Liam appeared to soft-launch a new relationship in December 2025.
From the 2025 series, Alima Gagigo and Remell Mullins are also in the mix. Though not a long-term couple outside the villa, their Majorcan romance ended abruptly when Remell's head was turned by bombshell Poppy Harrison. A source said it would be "super awkward for the pair to be sharing a roof again."
Could We See a Repeat Performance?
Intriguingly, Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint are once again rumoured for a return, despite their tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship dominating headlines for much of 2025 after their All Stars reunion. Their potential casting suggests producers are banking on guaranteed drama, though fans may hope they avoid rekindling their romance yet again.
The final lineup for the South African villa is not yet confirmed, including who will be an original contestant and who will arrive as a bombshell. However, the prospect of these exes reuniting under one roof promises the kind of explosive, emotional television that has become a hallmark of the All Stars format. Viewers will have to tune in from January 12th to see which rumours become reality.
