Yasmin Pettet, the 24-year-old reality TV sensation, is reportedly in talks to make a bombshell return to Love Island: All Stars after her dramatic split from Jamie Rhodes. The pair, who captured hearts and finished third in this year’s Love Island, appeared to be going strong when they graced the red carpet at the National Television Awards last week. However, the night took a sour turn, with Jamie allegedly telling friends that Yasmin had “f***ed off” by the evening’s end. Adding fuel to the fire, Yasmin was spotted holding hands with The Traitors star Freddie Fraser at the same event, sparking rumors of a new romance.
Now, insiders reveal that ITV bosses are eager to bring Yasmin back to the iconic South African villa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars, set to air early next year. “From the moment Yasmin stepped into the villa, she was a standout,” a source told The Sun. “She’s one of the most controversial bombshells in the show’s history and has no qualms about shaking things up or stepping on toes. With her split from Jamie, she’s in very early talks for All Stars. She’s weighing her options, but the offers are pouring in.”
Yasmin, who has remained tight-lipped about the Freddie Fraser speculation, isn’t the only former Islander in the spotlight. Producers are reportedly eyeing other fan favorites for the upcoming season. Ciaran Davies, who finished runner-up in this year’s Love Island alongside then-girlfriend Nicole Samuel before their December 2024 breakup, is in early negotiations to join the show. Meanwhile, Jess Harding, the series 10 winner who split from Sammy Root just two months after their victory, is also rumored to be in talks. Jess was recently seen cozying up to BBC star James Blake at the NTAs, with onlookers noting their chemistry in a private booth. “They only had eyes for each other,” a source shared. “Jess had no interest in mingling with other stars.”
Other potential returnees include Alima Gagigo, who was dumped on Day 24 of series 12, and Andrada Pop, a Casa Amor bombshell whose fiery outbursts during the final dumping made her a producer favorite. “Jess, Andrada, and Alima are all in discussions with ITV,” a source confirmed. “They’re massive fan favorites, and viewers would love to see them back in the villa searching for love.”
The third series of Love Island: All Stars promises to be bigger than ever, with single Islanders from the show’s 10-year history returning for a six-week stint in the South African villa—up from the previous five-week format. Mike Spencer-Hayter, Creative Director at Lifted Entertainment, teased: “All Stars has become a standalone hit, bringing back iconic Islanders for another shot at love. Expect more twists and turns after an incredible summer series.”
The show’s second series, which aired earlier this year, was won by Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman and featured the reunion of Ronnie Vint and Harriet Blackmore. However, it wasn’t without controversy, racking up over 2,000 Ofcom complaints in its final week due to alleged “bullying behavior” among some stars.