Love Island fans devastated as fan-favourite drops out of All Stars just weeks before show starts
LOVE Island fans have been left gutted after fan-favourite Samantha Kenny sensationally pulled out of the upcoming All Stars spin-off just weeks before filming.
The reality bombshell, who stole the show in her original season with her fiery personality and explosive romance with Joey Essex, confirmed she won’t be taking part.
Samantha’s time in the villa was anything but smooth, with her whirlwind fling with Joey ending in screaming rows and her dramatic exit making headlines.
Despite that bitter fallout bosses had hoped the memorable 26-year-old would return for the spin-off.
An Insider told The sun: “Fans loved her and she’s proven she’s not afraid to speak her mind.
“She shows real All Stars potential and bosses are keen to get her booked for the 2025 series.”
However, she ruled herself out of a comeback this week, replying to one curious follower on Instagram.
The fan typed beneath her photo: “Blink twice if you’re on All Stars.”
Samantha wrote back: “Sorry to disappoint but I’m not.”
Disappointed Love Island fans shared the news over on Reddit, with one writing: “I do really hope they bring Samantha back for something. She was so wronged by Joey I feel bad for her.” Another fumed: “Ugh i want her thooooo!”
The Love Island All Stars spin-off promises to bring back the biggest names in villa history, with drama, romance, and fireworks guaranteed.
With the show just weeks away, viewers are eagerly waiting to see if the rest of the line-up will live up to the hype.
Speculation on the All Stars 2025 cast is rife, with nothing officially confirmed yet.
The hit spin-off series of the reality-dating show will air on ITV within mere days.
Maya Jama will be at the helm of the hit show once again next month.
ITV announced the news on Instagram with a photograph of a swanky invitation addressed to “dating royalty”, with fans going into a frenzy almost immediately.
The invitation was on white card with gold and black writing which read: “Dear Islander, as dating royalty, you are cordially invited back to the villa as a Love Island All Star.”
The date was then confirmed as: “13th January at 9pm.”
“Dress to impress,” was then written before the invite was signed off with “Maya”, in the host’s handwriting.
Fans have already reacted to the news on Instagram, with one person writing instantly underneath the announcement post: “YES YES YES.”
“Ahhhhh cannot WAIT to hear ‘can I just pull you for a chat’ and ‘my type on PAYPAH’ again soon,” penned another.
A third person then wrote: “Can’t waittt.”
CAST RUMOURS ARE RIFE
The first ever All Stars series aired earlier this year, with former Islanders Molly Smith and Tom Clare becoming the first Love Island: All Star champions in South Africa.
It was recently reported that Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is in talks to go on the All Stars series.
The beautiful starlet won the show two and a half years ago with Davide Sanclimenti.
Winning £50,000, the couple won cash and the nation’s hearts before their shock split.
However, The Sun revealed last month that she is in a relationship with Married At First Sight UK star Georges Berthonneau.
Gemma Owen and Sammy Root are also both tipped to return.