If you've been refreshing your social feed and wondering why the villa feels a bit chaotic this week, you aren't alone. It’s been a mess. Usually, we know exactly when to park ourselves on the sofa, but the next Love Island episode schedule just got turned upside down.
South Africa hasn't been kind to the production crew this year. Wildfires near the villa in Cape Town forced a total evacuation earlier in January, pushing the entire launch back by three days. But honestly? The silver lining is that we’re getting more drama sooner than expected to make up for lost time.
When is the next Love Island: All Stars episode airing?
Basically, you need to clear your Saturday night. For the first time in the show's history, ITV is binning the usual Saturday "Unseen Bits" episode and replacing it with a full, regular episode.
If you are in the UK, the next Love Island episode airs tonight, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 9 p.m. GMT on ITV2 and ITVX.
It’s a massive change. Usually, Saturdays are for the clips that didn't make the main edit—the goofy chats and the stuff that doesn't move the plot. Not this time. Because of those wildfires, the producers are playing catch-up. They need to get the narrative moving, especially since bombshell Scott has already started ruffling feathers.
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The 2026 Weekly Airing Schedule
Don't get used to the Saturday slot, though. Things are supposed to "normalize" starting next week. Here is how the rest of the opening week looks:
- Saturday, Jan 17: 9 p.m. – 10:05 p.m. (Full Episode)
- Sunday, Jan 18: 9 p.m. – 10:05 p.m. (Standard Sunday Episode)
- Monday, Jan 19 onwards: 9 p.m. (Sunday to Friday rotation)
Starting Sunday, January 25, the show is expected to return to its traditional format: main episodes Sunday through Friday, with "Unseen Bits" reclaiming its Saturday night home.
How to watch the new episodes in the USA and Australia
If you're watching from across the pond or Down Under, the timing is slightly different. Peacock is the home for All Stars in the US, and they aren't quite synced up with the UK live broadcast.
In the United States, Love Island: All Stars Season 3 premieres Saturday, January 17, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Peacock.
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You've got to be careful on social media. Because Peacock runs on a two-day delay from the ITV broadcast, the UK fans will be tweeting spoilers forty-eight hours before you see the "I've got a text!" notification. It's a dangerous game if you want to keep the recoupling results a surprise.
For the Aussies, 9Now is the spot. They are also aiming for a January 17 launch, usually dropping episodes around midday AEDT.
Why the schedule changed so suddenly
It wasn't just a marketing ploy. The wildfires in South Africa were legit. ITV had to pull everyone out of the villa around January 10 for health and safety reasons. Smoke inhalation and literal fire risks aren't exactly the "sizzling" atmosphere Maya Jama usually aims for.
This delay is why we have this historic Saturday episode. ITV spokesperson confirmed that they wanted to reward fans who waited through the three-day blackout.
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The villa itself remained intact, thankfully. But the production delay means this series has been extended. We are looking at a six-week run this time, which is longer than the previous All Stars seasons. That means more bombshells, more "unfinished business," and probably more Whitney Adebayo one-liners to keep us going through February.
What to expect in tonight’s episode
Tonight is going to be heavy on the Shaq and Belle drama. We already saw Shaq making a move in the Hideaway Retreat, telling Belle she’s "hot property."
Meanwhile, Helena and Sean are finally sitting down for a real chat. Helena has been playing it cool, but she's already admitted that Sean and Shaq are the only two on her radar. Expect a bit of friction there. The public vote already put people into "couples," but as we know, those rarely last more than 48 hours once a bombshell like Scott enters the building.
Actionable Tips for Staying Up to Date
- Avoid the "All Stars" Hashtag: If you aren't in the UK, stay off Twitter (X) and TikTok between 9 p.m. GMT and your local airtime. The spoilers are instant.
- Check ITVX for Live Streaming: If you're in the UK, you don't have to wait for the TV. The ITVX app streams it live at 9 p.m. and usually has the "Catch Up" version available within an hour of the credits rolling.
- Watch the "Aftersun" Specials: These usually air on Sundays after the main show. They are the best place to see exclusive exit interviews and get a heads-up on the next week's schedule changes.
The villa is back, the fire is out (the literal one, anyway), and the 2026 season is officially in high gear. Set your alarms for 9 p.m. tonight because you really don't want to miss the fallout of the first "non-Unseen Bits" Saturday in history.
Stay tuned to the official ITV2 social channels for any last-minute weather updates, as the South African summer can be unpredictable, but for now, the path is clear for a full week of grafting.