Love Island: All Stars Season 2 Episode 1 aired on January 13, 2025, at 9:00 PM on ITV2, and it delivered everything fans hoped for—thrills, drama, and unexpected twists! The episode opened with the grand arrival of this season’s islanders, followed by some spicy red-flag revelations, and ended with the jaw-dropping entry of the Ultimate Bombshell. Let’s dive into all the exciting moments of this action-packed episode!
The Islanders Arrive as Pairs
The episode kicked off with the radiant Maya Jama welcoming viewers and introducing this season’s cast. Unlike regular seasons, the islanders didn’t arrive solo—they came in pre-paired couples, which immediately sparked curiosity and speculation among fans.
Here’s the arrival order and the initial pairs:
- Curtis Pritchard and Catherine Agbaje
- Ronnie Vint and Gabby Allen
- Nas Majeed and India Reynolds
- Scott Thomas and Kaz Crossley
- Luca Bish and Olivia Hawkins
- Marcel Somerville and Elma Pazar
The villa was buzzing as the islanders mingled with their partners and started to explore the dynamics of their relationships. Right from the start, there was speculation about old flames reigniting and new bonds forming.
Red Flag Icebreaker Game: A Drama-Filled Start
To spice things up, Maya introduced an icebreaker game where the girls handed out red flags to the boys they felt deserved them the most. Here’s what went down:
- Elma gave a red flag to Marcel, citing his past infidelity with Gabby.
- Olivia called out Ronnie, accusing him of messaging other women while in relationships.
- Gabby also flagged Marcel, revisiting their dramatic breakup after Season 3.
- Kaz flagged Scott for his lack of relationship experience.
- Catherine and India both flagged Luca, pointing out his minimal dating history and age.
The red flags stirred the pot, creating tension among the islanders. However, Maya reassured everyone that the boys still had time to prove themselves.
Couples, Conversations, and Speculations
The villa buzzed with activity as islanders settled in and got to know each other. Notable moments included:
- Gabby opened up to the girls about Marcel’s past cheating but emphasized she didn’t want it to affect others’ opinions of him. Marcel, in turn, apologized to Gabby, and the two decided to focus on enjoying their time in the villa separately.
- Scott speculated that Gabby and Marcel might rekindle their relationship, while others wondered if Gabby was open to new possibilities.
- Luca expressed his interest in Gabby to Curtis, who encouraged him to pursue a conversation with her.
The villa’s intimate bedrooms added to the tension, with islanders sharing laughs and whispers about their budding relationships.
Public Pairings Revealed
As the night progressed, Maya Jama returned to announce the much-awaited results of the public vote. The final pairings were as follows:
- Kaz coupled up with Curtis
- India coupled up with Scott
- Catherine coupled up with Nas
- Olivia coupled up with Luca
- Elma coupled up with Ronnie
- Gabby coupled up with Marcel
While most islanders seemed content, Gabby appeared annoyed to be paired with her ex, Marcel. Marcel, however, speculated that the public saw “unfinished business” between them.
Ekin-Su’s Grand Entrance as the Ultimate Bombshell
Just as the night seemed to be winding down, Maya introduced a twist that shook the villa. Enter Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, the Ultimate Bombshell! Ekin-Su’s mission? Steal one of the boys from their current partner within the next 24 hours.
Before making her decision, Ekin-Su will go on three secret dates with boys of her choice in the Secret Love Garden. The girls were left on edge, while the boys were clearly intrigued. Meanwhile, Scott whispered to India that Ekin-Su had previously slid into his DMs—a revelation that raised eyebrows.
What’s Next?
With the introduction of Ekin-Su and the public pairings in place, the drama in Love Island: All Stars Season 2 is just getting started. Will Ekin-Su steal a fan-favourite boy? Will Gabby and Marcel reignite their romance, or will they move on with new connections?
Tune in to ITV2 to catch the next episode and stay updated on all the twists and turns this season has in store!