Love Island All Stars is gearing up to resume filming after a pause due to wildfires in South Africa. Production on the ITV2 dating show, which was scheduled to start airing today, was halted by the network’s decision.
According to sources, fans won’t have to wait long for the new series to hit screens. Originally planned to debut this Monday, filming is set to restart this week. A source informed The Mirror that efforts are underway to resume filming on Wednesday, January 14, with ongoing monitoring of the situation. The production team has been diligent in ensuring the safety of both the crew and contestants.
ITV is aiming to restart filming on Wednesday, potentially allowing the show’s premiere episode to air as early as Thursday night. Previously, ITV had announced the postponement of the show, emphasizing the importance of health and safety due to the wildfires in the area.
The wildfires have impacted South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape regions, with challenging conditions including strong winds and high temperatures. Fire services have made progress in containing the blazes, but some areas are still experiencing uncontrolled fires.
Former Love Island stars like Millie Court, Shaq Muhammad, and Whitney Adebayo are expected to return for the new series. The production team has faced logistical challenges amid the delays, especially during the crucial “get in” day when everything needs to be in order before the contestants arrive at the villa.
Safety remains a top priority for the show, with contingency plans in place for such situations despite the inconvenience caused by the unexpected delay.