The series five alum and Kent native is set to enter the villa again
One of the celebrities set to re-enter the Love Island villa for the upcoming All Stars series has already faced a significant setback days before the first episode.
ITV’s popular reality dating programme is back for a third round of its spin-off version, with a variety of former contestants jetting off to South Africa to seek love once more.
Presented by Maya Jama and narrated by Iain Stirling, it follows closely on the heels of the 12th series finale, which was labelled ‘TV gold’ by fans who praised it as ‘iconic’ for its summer filled with shocking twists and turns.
Episodes are set to air from 9pm on ITV2 and stream on ITVX starting January 12. Returning to sunny South Africa, the third All Stars series will extend for an impressive six weeks instead of the usual five.
Earlier this week, the broadcaster unveiled the complete line-up for this year’s series, featuring a past winner and two Islanders who participated in the most recent series last year, namely Helena Ford and Tommy Bradley, reports OK!.
Also hoping to find love again is fan favourite Belle Hassan, who featured in the fifth series of the main show. However, it appears she faces an uphill battle even before the series commences.
According to Oddschecker, early odds have identified a clear favourite contestant to emerge as the top female. Regrettably for Belle, she has been designated as the rank outsider ahead of her reappearance.
The complete rundown of female contestants and their betting odds stands as follows: Millie Court at 3/1, Jess Harding at 4/1, Whitney Adebayo at 5/1, Helena Ford at 6/1, Leanne Amaning at 6/1 and Belle Hassan at 7/1.
Oddschecker spokesman Chris Rogers said: “Love Island All Stars returns to our screens on Monday with a star-studded lineup of former Islanders. Millie Court (3/1) is the early favourite to finish as top female.
“Bettors have strongly backed Court this week with 75% of bets taken favouring the season seven winner. Jess Harding is the bookie’s second favourite at 4/1 while Whitney Adebayo is the third favourite at a price of 5/1. Season five favourite, Belle Hassan, was the second most backed female.”
Belle’s former partner from series five, Anton, featured in the inaugural All Stars series himself. Upon learning of Belle’s return to the Villa, he felt compelled to post a message on his Instagram account.
Stating he ‘was not surprised’ by her inclusion in the line-up, he went on to say: “I want to wish Belle nothing but the best. She’s one of the kindest, most honest and loyal people you could meet and I know she’ll absolutely smash it.”
Love Island All Stars returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Monday, January 12 at 9pm. For the latest showbiz, TV, movie and streaming news, go to the new **Everything Gossip** website.
