Love Island: All Stars line-up ‘REVEALED’ as Maura Higgins’ ex joins present winner, iconic villain and MARRIED hunk within the sun-soaked villa for a second likelihood at love

Love Island: All Stars is returning to screens next week and the star-studded line up has been revealed.

Host Maya Jama, 30, is back as she prepares to welcome a new cohort of former singletons to the lavish South African villa in the hope of finding love.

Last year’s series saw Molly Smith and Tom Clare crowned winners and bagged the whopping £50,000 prize. 

Now show bosses have pulled out all the stops with their latest line-up which features Maura Higgins’ ex, a former show winner and iconic villain. 

Some viewers will also be shocked to discover one hunk is still married which will no doubt cause controversy when it’s time to couple up.

 MailOnline takes a look at the star-studded line-up

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

Last month exclusively MailOnline revealed that Ekin-Su had become the first contestant to sign up for the new series. 

The former show winner, 30, who scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex-boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti in 2022, will make a triumphant return to the series as she hopes to finally find a long-term partner.

She won over ITV2 viewers during her first appearance on the show where she and Davide, who famously accused Ekin of being a ‘liar’ and an ‘actress’, became known for their tempestuous romance.

After their bitter breakup earlier this year, Ekin starred on Celebrity Big Brother but was branded ‘fake’ by her housemates, with the reality star avoiding the show’s final following an ‘uncomfortable backlash.’

Ekin later admitted to being in ‘survival mode’ and said she was carrying a lot of ‘baggage’ because of her split from Davide, who was accused of being unfaithful during their relationship on multiple occasions.

But now, by returning to the show that made her name, Ekin hopes to be her own person again and finally find the right man to settle down with.

A TV source told MailOnline: ‘Ekin-Su has been the number one priority for casting producers, they know fans would love to see her return to the villa.

‘She was so iconic during her first appearance on the show and now she’s single again at the perfect time. 

‘The deal is agreed in principle, there’s still some details to sort out, but there’s huge hope she’s finally agreed to take a second chance at finding long-lasting love in front of the nation.

‘Ekin’s in her 30s now too, she really wants to meet someone genuine who she can settle down with and after seeing it happen for last year’s All Stars winners, she’s keeping her fingers crossed she can be next.’

Ekin’s career has gone from strength to strength since she found fame on the series with the star being cast for Dancing On Ice, The Traitors US, and Celebrity Big Brother.

MailOnline has approached ITV and Ekin’s spokesperson for comment.

Olivia Hawkins

Olivia Hawkins who was branded a villain by viewers is also reportedly set to join the cast after dividing opinion their first time on the ITV dating show.

The brunette beauty and former ring girl was a contestant in the 2023 winter series, where she brought drama to the villa and came to blows with several castmates.

A source told The Sun: ‘Olivia is really excited to be returning to South Africa and continuing her Love Island journey.

‘She feels like she’s got lots to offer still and would love to meet someone. She’s adored the limelight since she first came out of the villa, but would like to find romance.’ 

MailOnline has contacted Olivia’s representatives and ITV for comment. 

Olivia has previously said that she had received a torrent of online abuse and even death threats when she was dumped from the villa. 

She came under fire during her time on the show with viewers claiming ‘the witch is finally gone’ after she was voted out.

Olivia was also branded the ‘villa schemer’ during drama filled scenes as she clashed with fellow contestants.

During her time on the show, Olivia feuded with Zara Lackenby-Brown, and Tanyel Raven.

She also fell out with Sanam Harrinanan after she coupled up with Kai Fagan in Casa Amor – despite Olivia also recoupling.

Olivia left the show paired up with Maxwell Samuda but they split shortly after filming wrapped.

Curtis Pritchard

Curtis, who first appeared in the show back in 2019, is also lined-up with the news reportedly leaving his ex Maura Higgins ‘worried’ he might spill secrets about their past relationship.

The I’m A Celeb star, 34, and professional dancer, 28, first connected in the villa, where the pair ended up finishing in fourth place.

Despite their initial spark, the romance fizzled out and they parted ways just eight months later amid rumours of infidelity on both sides – allegations they have both denied.

While Maura recently made a splash on TV with her stint in the jungle – where she spoke candidly about dating TOWIE star Pete Wicks, Curtis is also set for his soon his own comeback in the spotlight.

A source told The Sun: ‘Curtis signing for All Stars is more than awkward for Maura just as she’s fallen for Pete and they’ve finally gone public with their love.

‘Her break-up with Curtis wasn’t the best and Maura always worried he’d be the ex that could blab. It’s also less than ideal when she’s hoping to build on her I’m A Celebrity profile and advance her career.

It comes after Maura discussed her experience on Love Island on Paul C Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast.

Speaking about her ex Curtis, she described him as a ‘why not’ man, explaining she only dated him due to there being limited options in the villa.

She said: ‘When you’re locked in a house, I say locked but you’re in a house and you’re in there for X amount of time. You’re going to start liking people that you wouldn’t normally like.

‘Not to be mean but you are, you’re in there. I’m pretty sure it would probably be the same on Big Brother. You’re locked in a house; you’re not seeing any other men. You’re going to be like ‘why not’.

India Reynolds 

India Reynolds first appeared on the hit ITV show on series five in 2019 where she finished third place with basketball player Ovie Soko and has reportledy tocuhed down in South Africa.

The couple had a short-lived romance and eventually split just four months after leaving the villa.

And now reports emerged that the influencer, 34, has already touched down in South Africa to film – where she is in hiding ahead of shaking things up once again, The Sun reports.

Two months ago, India told she’d be keen to join Love Island All Stars’ cast and give love another shot. 

‘I’ve been single for two years, I enjoy it…I haven’t really dated anyone seriously in that time,’ she told The Sun. 

MailOnline has reach out to India’s representatives for comment.

Luca Bish

Luca is also set to take part in the upcoming series with the  former fishmonger, 25, hoping finding love, claims The Sun – after his original show appearance in 2022.

On the show two years ago he met influencer Gemma Owen, 21, – the daughter of former footballer Michael – but the pair separated a few months after coming in as runners up.

Now the publication claims Gemma is dreading he will talk about the breakup on the show – which will once again be hosted by presenter Maya Jama.

A source said: ‘This is the last thing Gemma wants because in the last year she’s tried to keep her personal life private.

‘Their break-up was shrouded in secrecy and neither has discussed it, but it did not end well.

‘He hinted he was blindsided by the break-up when she posted it online and this is his time to spill the beans.’

ITV has been contacted by MailOnline for comment. 

Luca was accused by some viewers of controlling behaviour towards Gemma during their time on the show.

After they returned to the UK he apologised for some of his actions and revealed he ‘didn’t recognise himself’ when looking back at himself on TV.

He was accused of misogyny and ‘controlling behaviour’ towards the then 19-year-old with viewers even complaining to Ofcom.  

Gabby Allen 

Gabby Allen is set to make waves with her return- a move that could reignite past tensions with Jacqueline Jossa and her husband, Dan Osborne.

The returnee admitted she is making her island comeback ‘because it’s the trenches out there! I feel like I have all my ducks in a row, it has been 8 years since I went into the Villa. I now run my businesses and I’ve grown up a lot… but I just haven’t found ‘the one’ yet.’

‘I was 25 when I did the show last time. I’m so glad that I did go on at that age because I’d done so much before that, I’d travelled, lost my dad, had turbulent relationships all before going in.’ 

‘I’d also been on a journey to become a fitness instructor so I felt really confident going in at 25.’

‘But now I look back, I feel like I am now, who I thought I was then. I’m confident in who I am as a person and hopefully that will help me meet someone, because I know what I want and I don’t want to settle.’

The stunner, 32, rose to fame in 2017 when she came fourth alongside Blazin’ Squad’s Marcel Somerville on the reality dating show. 

However, a year later, she hit headlines after being linked to Dan, 33, following pictures of the pair getting close on a yacht in Marbella. 

The alleged flirtation caused a rift between Dan and Jacqueline, with the EastEnders actress briefly leaving him after discovering a flirty message he’d sent to Gabby.

Although Gabby and Dan have both denied any wrongdoing, the incident saw Gabby  labeled ‘the other woman’ – a tag that Jacqueline, 32, struggled with at the time. 

The couple eventually reconciled and are now raising their daughters Ella, nine, and Mia, five, alongside Dan’s son Teddy, ten, from a previous relationship.

Gabby’s return to the screen, however, could dredge up old memories. A source revealed to The Sun: ‘Gabby being back in the spotlight is the last thing Jac and Dan need and will no doubt bring back memories for Jac.

‘Gabby did not reply to the message, but has been seen as ‘the other woman.’

An ITV spokesperson played it coy, stating: ‘Any names suggested are speculation until our official line-up is announced.’

The All Stars series, filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, sees previous contestants from across the show’s series mixed together in a bid to give them a second chance at love. 

Marcel Sommerville 

Gabby’s ex and former Blazin’ Squad Marcel is also hoping to find love following his split last year from cheating wife Rebecca Vieira – to whom he is still legally married.

Model Rebecca who tied the knot with the rapper in August 2022, was reported to have sent flirty texts to have sent US rapper Slim Jxmmi behind her husband’s back.

Marcel ‘moved out of their family home’ and deleted all traces of her on social media before telling MailOnline in June last year that he and his wife were still together and  looking to the future.

Asked about his relationship status, Marcel said: ‘I’ve gone through a little bit of a crazy time in my life.

‘I’ll talk more about it at a later time, as I’m not really ready to talk about what’s going on right now. We’re working through the situation to get the best outcome that we can.’

He reaffimed the couple were still together when asked if he would ever take part in Love Island: All Stars in the future, adding: ‘I’m married, so doing isn’t in my view right now, and it wouldn’t have been at the time.’ 

Kaz Crossley

Kaz has also been confirmed as the second star set to appear on the latest series of Love Island All Stars, ahead of next week’s launch.

The reality star, 30, appeared on the ITV reality show in 2018, where she reached the final and finished in third place with Josh Denzel.

An insider confirmed to MailOnline that Kaz has signed up for the show and has already landed in South Africa.

The makeup artist’s return to the show comes after she hit the headlines in February 2023, when she was questioned and held in prison in the United Arab Emirates on suspicion of drug offences.

A source told The Sun that she was ‘thrilled’ to be returning to the villa, saying: ‘She had a rough time a year or so ago and this feels like an amazing opportunity for her to have some fun again.’

Kaz first appeared on series four of Love Island as a Casa Amor bombshell, and famously turned Josh’s head away from his then-partner Georgia Steel.

After the show the pair went on to date for six months, before eventually splitting in January 2019 with Kaz saying at the time: ‘Sometimes things don’t go the way you planned, but you have to be grateful for the journey.’

She soon sparked up a romance with fellow Love Island alum Theo Campbell in March that year, but in early 2020 he revealed he had been dumped ahead of what would have been their one-year anniversary.

The pair then suffered an awkward reunion after they both appeared on Celebrity Ex On The Beach in 2022.

Scott Thomas

Scott is following in ex Katy McDermott’s footsteps who returned to the iconic villa as a bombshell in 2023. 

The couple, who met during the 2016 series, were together for over a year, with Kady moving to Manchester to be with Scott, whose brothers are soap actors Ryan, famed for his role on Coronation Street and Adam, who starred on Emmerdale.

Scott now runs his own talent agency, The Social PR, and he hasn’t publicly dated anyone since Kady.

A source told The Sun: ‘Scott is way more mature than he was when he first appeared and wants to show the world a new side.

‘He thinks it would be a great way to publicise his podcast and his company. He also thinks it could be a lot of fun, and would love to find real romance.’

Catherine Agbaje

Following her 2023 summer stint in the villa Catherine seemingly came close to appearing in the very first All stars series just a few months later. 

Catherine left the villa alongside her love interest Elom Ahlijah-Wilson after they found themselves in the bottom three following a public vote before splitting. 

At the time fans speculated that the stunner was in the line-up for the new show after she dropped a major clue on Instagram.

Viewers spotted Catherine recently followed a make-up artist who ‘happens to work on the show’ and fans took to Reddit to spark speculation amongst each other.

One wrote: ‘Why do i feel like catherine is going on all stars lol’. ‘I wonder if she’ll be on All-Stars seems like she’s getting in time with friends now before being away for a while.’  ‘I had this feeling too because Catherine has been so quiet recently. Plus, I think that she recently followed a make up artist who I think works on Love Island.’

Elma Pazar

Elma, 30, is hoping to find love once again afte shooting to fame on the fifth series of the hit ITV2 dating show in 2019 before going on to regularly star in The Only Way Is Essex. 

Back in 2019, Elma originally entered the Love Island villa on day 10 as a bombshell alongside Maura Higgins, before catching  the eye of Anton Danyluk and the pair recoupled together. 

However, their time on the show was short lived as they both faced the public vote alongside Lucie Donlan and Joe Garratt. 

The public decided to send Elma and Joe home on day 16. 

Back in 2019, Elma originally entered the Love Island villa on day 10 alongside Maura Higgins. 

Elma and Diags have been flirting a lot throughout the most recent ITVBe series and MailOnline exclusively revealed last year that the pair created quite a stir on the show.

A source has told The Sun: ‘Elma is in talks to go into All Stars at some point – her years on TOWIE mean she’s great TV and she didn’t really get a fair chance at finding love when she was in the villa the first time round’.

Nas Majeed

Nas will be entering the villa almost a year after splitting from girlfriend Eva Zapico four years after they met in the villa.

The couple found love during first edition of Winter Love Island in 2020 and after a slow start to becoming official – only making each other boyfriend and girlfriend six months after leaving the show – they went from strength to strength, even sparking engagement rumours. 

But when they parted ways in March 2024 Nas revealed in an instagram statment that the split was a ‘mutual and completely amicable decision’

He wrote: ‘Unfortunately, Eva and I have decided to end out relationship. There is no bad blood or wrong doing – it was a mutual and completely amicable decision.’ 

Nas revealed the pair had been trying to work through their problems for the last few months, but have now decided to officially call time on their relationship. 

Ronnie Vint

Another newly-single contestant will be footballer Ronnie who split from Harriett Blackmore late last year mid cheating claims.

Just weeks after leaving the villa, the couple were said to have gone their separate ways following an apparent huge row.

Ronnie, 28, and Harriett, 24, endured a tumultuous time during their stint on the ITV2 show as they faced a number of love triangles, but soon found their way back together.

However, it appears the love story is all over as The Sun reports that they’ve gone their separate ways due t them being ‘so busy’ and unable to ‘dedicate’ enough time to their relationship.

A source said: ‘They tried to make it work outside the villa but both have been so busy since getting home they’ve not been able to dedicate enough time to it.’

The publication went on to report that prior to their split, the couple had been heard arguing on the phone, with Ronnie said to be ‘fuming’ at Harriett for arriving late to his recent launch party.

MailOnline have contacted representatives of Ronnie and Harriett for comment at the time.  

The split comes after the pair were embroiled in cheating rumours just days after reuniting outside the villa.

It is said that Ronnie was reportedly ‘playing the field’ shortly after his exit from the Spanish villa.