Delay rumours and cast speculation: What we know about the next series of Love Island All Stars

There have been questions surrounding the next series of Love Island All Stars, as this week it was confirmed that Maya Jama has stepped down as host of the show. 

It’s now been reported that ITV is scrambling to find a new host for the dating show moving forward, and a few names are being eyed up. There were also reports that the channel went to great lengths to try and keep Maya around, but she still refused to sign her contract and stay. 

Time is ticking on when the next series of Love Island All Stars should be kicking off, so what’s the status of it right now? 

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There are rumours All Stars will air slightly later than expected 

Don’t worry, despite Maya’s departure, Love Island will continue. There will be another series of All Stars for us to enjoy next year. The show usually kicks off at the start of January, but according to reports, this has been pushed back. 

It was said that while trying to fit filming around Maya’s schedule, execs of Love Island decided instead of the show starting in the second week of January, it will now air much later in the month. 

A spokesperson for Love Island told The Tab that no launch date has yet been confirmed, and any details will be announced in due course. 

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There have been a number of cast rumours

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In the meantime, plenty of names have been rumoured for an All Stars return. These include 2026 Islanders Aidan Murphy and Ope Sowande, former finalists Jamie Rhodes and Matilda Draper, and Connor Phillips, Lauren Wood, Billy Brown and Jack Fowler. 

ITV is auditioning new hosts this week

According to The Sun, ITV is wasting no time and is holding auditions (yes, auditions) for the new host this week. A source said: “ITV is starting meetings with potential new hosts immediately within the next couple of days.

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