Love Island All Stars has reportedly been thrown into chaos after a single dropped just days before the cast jetted off to South Africa next week.
The new series is expected to feature singletons from previous series as they continue their search for their dream partner, with MailOnline previously revealing that spoken stars could also make guest appearances on the show.
According to The sun Anna Vakiki, who rose to fame on the show in 2019, had a change of heart about her appearance despite ITV bosses being 'absolutely determined' to let her enter the villa.
The pharmacist, 33, had a dramatic time during her original stint on the show, including her now iconic feud with then-partner Jordan Hames.
A source told the publication: 'Love Island producers were determined to get Anna on the All Stars series as she was part of one of the show's highest-rated series ever.
Love Island All Stars has reportedly been thrown into chaos after Anna Vakiki, 33, quit at the last minute before the cast heads to South Africa next week
The pharmacist, who shot to fame on the show in 2019 (pictured), had a change of heart when he appeared despite ITV bosses being 'absolutely determined' to let her enter the villa
“She guaranteed to bring the drama, and that's exactly what this series is about.”
Before adding: 'Anna went to attend a series of meetings and even got as far as booking the medical that all islanders must take before entering the villa, but changed her mind at the last minute.'
MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment.
During Anna and Jodan's iconic fight, Jordan incurred the wrath of his partner when he tried to 'move on' with India Reynolds just days after asking Anna to be his girlfriend.
Their fellow islanders tried to diffuse the situation, but it all proved too much and an explosive fight took place.
An angry Anna stormed over to Jordan and shouted: 'You just asked me out and you like her, how much of an idiot are you? What the f**k!…
'Are you actually that idiot? You ask a girl out. What are you talking about, I have a right to know that you are my 'boyfriend'. Damn fake head.”
The scenes shocked viewers and Anna later revealed that the full extent of the argument was not seen on camera, admitting that producers had to intervene and take her away to calm down because she was 'going a bit too crazy'.
A source said: 'Love Island producers were determined to get Anna on the All Stars series as she was part of one of the show's highest-rated series ever.
The pharmacist, 33, had a dramatic time in the villa, including her now iconic feud with then-partner Jordan Hames (pictured in 2019)
During Anna and Jodan's iconic fight, Jordan incurred the wrath of his partner when he tried to “move on” with India Reynolds just days after asking Anna to be his girlfriend.
Shortly after the feud, the couple was dumped from the island after receiving the fewest votes from the public. The pair claimed they would be 'polite' to each other as they left the villa, but it appears there was no love lost between the pair.
And ahead of the release of the highly anticipated new series, fans think they have a pretty good idea who will be joining the series.
Fans have speculated that Catherine Agbaje, who appeared on the show this year, is in the line-up for the new show – after she dropped a major clue on Instagram.
Viewers saw Catherine recently following a makeup artist who “happened to work on the show.”
Some fans took to Reddit to fuel mutual speculation.
One wrote: 'Why do I feel like Catherine is running on all stars lol'.
“I wonder if she'll appear on All-Stars, it seems like she's making time for friends now before she's gone for a while.”
'I also had that feeling because Catherine has been so quiet lately. Plus I think she recently shadowed a make-up artist who I think works on Love Island.”
Fans have speculated that Catherine Agbaje, who appeared on the show this year, is in the line-up for the new show – after she dropped a major clue on Instagram
ITV has not yet announced any of the stars appearing on the show and is trying to keep it a secret for as long as possible
ITV has not yet announced any of the stars appearing in the show and are trying to keep this a secret for as long as possible.
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.
Rumors are swirling that Love Island alumni could be returning to the villa, with the likes of Ovie Soko and Michael Griffiths.
Paige Thorne has also reportedly signed up for the All Stars series, despite being linked to rapper Formz.
Other names rumored to be competing include Chloe Burrows, Faye Winter and Joe Garratt.
It comes after viewers saw Sammy Root and Jess Harding crowned winners of the summer series of Love Island in July, although the couple have since split.
Bosses have revealed the spin-off series will hit screens in the new year, as famous former stars return to the villa (presenter Maya Jama is pictured)