Overview
- ITV postponed the original 12 January launch after evacuating the South African set due to wildfires, citing health and safety.
- The series returns on ITV2 and ITVX at 9pm tonight, with an extra full episode scheduled for Saturday 17 January at 9pm during launch week.
- Bookmaker Ladbrokes lists Millie Court and Tommy Bradley as 3/1 favourites to win, with Leanne Amaning and Charlie Frederick at 6/1 to be first eliminated.
- The confirmed starting lineup features 12 returning Islanders including Millie Court, Jack Keating, Jess Harding, Whitney Adebayo and Tommy Bradley.
- Some outlets trail dramatic launch-night moments, which remain unconfirmed by ITV.