Overview
- Production was halted after a precautionary evacuation of the villa, and cast and crew were relocated to hotels.
- ITV and the show’s official Instagram confirmed the pause in filming and said transmission is delayed pending safety assessments.
- Reports describe strong winds and multiple fires in the Western and Eastern Cape, with involvement from the South African Air Force.
- The series is produced close to broadcast, complicating rescheduling for the UK and likely affecting international rollouts.
- This All Stars run was planned as a six-week season hosted by Maya Jama with 12 returning islanders, but the mid-January launch is now off.