Love Island All Stars start date is CONFIRMED as legends prepare to head back into the villa

The launch date for Love Island All Stars has been confirmed.

Announcing the news on Twitter/X on Wednesday, ITV revealed that the upcoming series will start on January 15 at 9pm.

The series is expected to feature Love Island alumni from around the world as they continue their search for their dream partner, with MailOnline previously revealing that high-profile stars could also make guest appearances on the show.

In the update, the broadcaster shared: 'Confirmed: Love Island: All Stars begins simulcast on ITV1, ITV2 and ITVX on Monday 15 January, 9pm.'

It follows a brand new teaser, which previously confirmed that the series would hit screens sometime in January.

A preview of the ITV2 show was released ahead of the full trailer, which airs during Sunday's I'm A Celebrity final and offers a glimpse of returning presenter Maya Jama.

The clip shows the shimmering shadow of host Maya, dressed in a couture gown, dimly lit by spotlights as she walks onto a set.

The teaser ends with a red curtain falling over the iconic Love Island theme tune as the brand new Love Island: All Stars logo is revealed alongside the return date: January 2024.

Mike Spencer, Creative Director of Lifted Entertainment, said: 'It's been rumored for a while, but we're pleased to finally confirm that we'll be making Love Island: All Stars for ITV2 and ITVX early next year.

It will be a must-watch series, with some of fan-favorite islanders from over the years returning to the beautiful South African villa to re-graft as their search for love continues. I just can't wait!'

Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning & Acquisitions and Controller added: 'After ten ratings-charting seasons of Love Island on ITV2, we're delighted to be celebrating a decade of television's number one dating show with the first ever series of Love Island: All Stars.

“Set in our luxurious South African villa, I'm sure the audience will welcome some of Britain's most iconic islanders as they search for love once again in a brand new version of our global hit.”

Martin Oxley, Head of Formats and Entertainment at GroupM Motion Entertainment continued: 'Motion is proud of its long association with Love Island and can't think of a better way to celebrate this milestone alongside Lifted and ITV than by going on a date with our most loved and desired islanders.'

Legendary islanders from previous series will all try to find love again as they try to form a couple and avoid being dumped from the island.

Relationships will be tested as bomb blasts arrive and turn heads, leaving a number of lovelorn hopefuls heartbroken in the ultimate quest for love.

As the couples explore their connections and try to win the hearts of each other and the nation, only one pair will be crowned the winners of Love Island: All Stars 2024.