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Love Island: All Stars Premiere Delayed as South Africa Wildfires Halt Production

ITV says welfare concerns halted the near-live series following a precautionary evacuation of the villa.

Overview

  • Cast and crew were moved to hotels after producers cleared the Ludus Magnus Estate site near Franschhoek.
  • Transmission has been pulled from schedules with Love Island: A Decade of Love replacing tonight’s slot on ITV2.
  • Authorities in the Western and Eastern Cape continue firefighting operations, including helicopter waterbombing and a planned military aerial assessment.
  • No new premiere date has been announced, with reports indicating hopes to resume filming on Wednesday pending safety checks.
  • The six-week All Stars edition features 12 returning islanders, including past winners Millie Court and Jess Harding, with U.S. episodes planned for Peacock following the UK launch.