‘Love Island All Stars’ filming postponed after wildfires; here’s what happened
Production on the third season of ‘Love Island: All Stars’ just ran into a major snag due to raging wildfires. As fire broke out near the South African villa where the show was being filmed, the cast, crew, and host Maya Jama all had to evacuate. Currently, filming of the show and the premiere are both on hold.
What happened
Earlier this month, strong winds and dry weather set off a string of wildfires in South Africa’s Western Cape, right by the Love Island villa near Franschhoek. Flames spread fast, so local officials ordered evacuations in the area. Everyone had to clear out — contestants, production staff, even Maya Jama, the host herself. ITV posted on Instagram to confirm the news: filming’s postponed for now, and nobody’s coming back until it’s safe. “Health and safety are our greatest priority and will always come first,” they said, and after looking at the site, it was obvious the show couldn’t go on yet.According to SA news report, the fires have hit the Boland and Franschhoek regions hard. Residents have been forced out, roads are closed, and getting in or out of the villa is a mess. Some of the wildfires are under control now, but winds keep pushing others in unpredictable directions. ID@undefined Caption not available.
‘Love Island: All Stars’ – What we know so far
This season of ‘Love Island: All Stars’ was supposed to be a big reunion, bringing back popular faces like Millie Court, Jess Harding, Belle Hassan, Whitney Adebayo, Charlie Frederick, and Shaq Muhammad. Maya Jama would host, Iain Stirling would narrate, and episodes would air almost right as they were filmed to keep things fresh and full of surprises. UK viewers would watch on ITV2 or ITVX, while US fans would tune in on Peacock. But with fire and smoke blocking the villa entrances, and roads around the set closed, the team had no choice. They stopped filming and hit pause on the launch.Instead of the new season, the respective networks put together a special: ‘Love Island: A Decade of Love’. It’s a look back at ten years of the show, loaded with classic moments, unseen footage, and past Islanders sharing their stories. It’s a way for fans to get their fix while everyone waits for the All-Star season to get back on track.
What’s next
When will fans be able to watch ‘Love Island: All Stars’, then? Nobody’s sure yet. As the network informed, filming will only start again when it’s safe. As per rumors, crews could return later this week if the weather cooperates and firefighters make progress. For now, ‘Love Island: All Stars’ is on hold. Meanwhile, South African emergency teams are fighting the fires, and the network is keeping a close eye on the situation before they pick a new premiere date. When the season finally arrives, it’ll hopefully deliver all the drama and romance you expect — just a little later than planned, thanks to some wild, real-life twists.
