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Love Island: All Stars Pauses Production as South Africa Wildfires Force Evacuation

Safety assessments at the evacuated South African villa will determine the new premiere date.

Overview

  • ITV confirmed the cast and crew were moved to hotels and that filming has been postponed on safety grounds.
  • The series’ transmission has been delayed, with a new launch date to be announced once conditions allow production to resume.
  • Wildfires driven by strong winds have affected parts of the Western and Eastern Cape, with reports noting air support in firefighting operations.
  • The All Stars season was set for a six-week run with returning contestants including Whitney Adebayo, Millie Court, Jess Harding and others, hosted by Maya Jama.
  • The show’s near-live production model heightens the disruption, creating scheduling and logistical challenges for the launch.