Overview
- ITV resumed production in South Africa and aired the relaunch after evacuating the site due to nearby wildfires.
- The premiere introduced a dozen returning contestants with initial couplings set by a public vote.
- An ice‑breaker challenge quickly escalated the drama as the cast shared on‑screen kisses on night one.
- A surprise entrant arrived early and sparked confrontation, ending the episode with a cliffhanger involving two male contestants not staying in the villa that night.
- Contestant Shaq Muhammad addressed his much‑discussed breakup on camera, as pre‑show bookmaker odds framed early favorites and potential first exits.