Love Island favourite confirms she's WON'T be appearing on All Stars series
"I didn't make the cut"
With reports rife that the brand new Love Island: All Stars will hit our screens on Monday 15th January, rumours are seriously heating up about which former Islanders will be making a return to the iconic villa.
ITV/STV are yet to confirm who will be entering the villa for a second time, but one person we now know WON'T be returning is Winter Love Island's Zara Lackenby-Brown.
Zara, who caused quite a stir during the series in 2023, mainly thanks to her ongoing feud with Olivia Hawkins, has taken to social media to confirm she recently discovered she hasn't 'made the cut' for the All Stars series.
Speaking in a YouTube video, the 26-year-old said: "Of course it would have been nice to have been given a chance to go back into the villa. And I know a lot of you are wondering if I'll be making an appearance on All Stars in January.
"First of all, just want to say there's a lot that goes into a decision like that to go back onto the same reality TV show that you just left. It is a very intense environment one where the contestants of course do not have full control, my appearance didn't necessarily go all the way in my favour the first time around."
She added: "But I'm a believer of new beginnings. And you know all stars. I mean, well, it's all stars. You know, it's not been done before. It's in the name really. It sounds pretty cool. It sounds pretty exciting.
"So what better opportunity for a second chance right? So I was open to it," Zara told her fans. "I have recently been informed that I did not make the cut. But it's all good. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. If my reappearance on the show isn't meant to be.
"It just means that I'm destined to take a different path. When one door closes, another one will surely open."
Check out all of the rumoured faces for Love Island: All Stars:
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - Series 8
Following her split from Love Island boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti at the end of January 2024, fans are now begging bosses to fly Ekin-Su over to the All Stars villa to become the ultimate bombshell.
Gemma Owen - Series 8
Gemma appeared on the eighth series of Love Island, finishing in second place alongside Luca Bish. Although they left as a couple, the pair split in November of the same year, and now rumours are rife bosses want to sign Gemma up for the All Stars series.
Jon Clark - Series 1
Essex born Jon appeared on the first ever series of Love Island back in 2015, entering the villa on Day One and making it all the way to the final. Jon was coupled up with Hannah Elizabeth throughout the series, with the pair finishing the show as runners-up, but they split nine months later.
Although Jon went on to appear on TOWIE and date the likes of Chloe Crowhurst and Chloe Ferry, it looks like he's now single.
Chris Hughes - Series 3
Chris Hughes was one of the stand-out Islanders during the third series in 2017, with his hilarious personality and of course, his raps. After entering the villa on Day Four, Chris coupled up with Olivia Attwood, with the pair making it to the final and finishing in third place.
As fans will know, Chris and Olivia split just months after leaving the show, with Olivia going back to her ex-boyfriend Bradley Dack, whom she is now married to. Meanwhile, although Chris has dated a number of women including Little Mix star Jesy Nelson and golfer Annabel Dimmock, it appears he is now back on the market.
Kem Cetinay - Series 3
Of course, if Chris was to return to the show, it wouldn't be right for him to enter without Love Island BFF Kem Cetinay. Although the boys aren't as close as they once were, Chris and Kem are just what the All Stars series needs!
Scott Thomas - Series 2
If Kady was to return, we are sure fans would like to see her reunite with former flame Scott Thomas! Scott entered the Love Island villa during series two on Day One, before making it all the way to final and finishing in third place alongside Kady.
Although Scott and Kady moved in together after the show, the pair split in August 2017, with both going on to date other people. However, now it looks like they are both single, could a reunion be on the cards?!
Kaz Crossley - Series 4
Despite being a Casa Amor bombshell, Kaz Crossley certainly brought the drama to series four, coupling up with Josh Denzel and finishing in third place. After realising they weren't meant to be, the pair announced their split after six months together.
Although Kaz went on to date other men, it looks like the model is currently single.
Ovie Soko - Series 5
You can't have a Love Island All Stars without the legend that is Ovie Soko surely?! Although he entered series five at the half-way stage during Casa Amor, Ovie quickly became a fan favourite with his 'cool guy' personality. Ovie coupled up with India Reynolds, with the pair going on to finish in third place.
Ovie and India split just months later in October 2019, and it appears the basketball player is still single.
Anna Vakili - Series 5
Another Islander we'd love to see return from series five is Anna Vakili! After entering in 2019 on Day One, Anna coupled up with the likes of Sherif Lanre, Ovie Soko and Jordan Hames, and who can forget THAT Casa Amor drama between her and Jordan?!
Shaughna Phillips - Series 6
Shaughna Phillips was an original Islander for the first ever Winter Love Island in 2020, entering on Day One and coupling up with Callum Jones. However, after bombshell Molly Smith entered during Casa Amor, Shaughna was left single and dumped from the villa.
Shaughna welcomed her first child into the world earlier in 2023, but during an interview on the red carpet at the National Television Awards in September last year, it sounded like she was full up for returning to the show, even admitting she'd like to couple up with Jack Fincham!
Chloe Burrows - Series 7
Chloe Burrows has become one of the most successful stars from the seventh series, going on to appear on various TV shows and landing podcast and TV show Chloe vs The World.
However, despite her career success, Chloe is currently single following her split from Love Island co-star Toby Aromolaran, so could she sign up for a return to the villa?
Teddy Soares - Series 7
After entering the series seven villa as a bombshell on Day 12, Teddy Soares stole the heart of Faye Winters, with the pair making it to the final and finishing in third place.
After almost two years of dating, the pair split earlier in 2023, so will Teddy attempt to find love again during the All Stars series?
Paige Thorne - Series 8
Paramedic Paige Thorne certainly had a dramatic stint in the villa during series 8, coupling up with Jacques O'Neill, Jay Younger and returning Islander Adam Collard. After leaving the show with Adam as her boyfriend, the pair later split when she accused the Geordie lad of 'cheating' on her.
Despite some reports that she'd reconnected with Jacques following the split, Paige is single, with many fans urging her to return to the All Stars series.
Jacques O'Neill - Series 8
Many Love Island fans are also keen to see rugby player Jacques O'Neill take part in the All Stars version, after he made the tough decision to quit the show in 2022 following the break down of his relationship with Paige.
Luca Bish - Series 8
Fishmonger Luca Bish was certainly a marmite Islander with viewers in the early stages, but after declaring his love for Michael Owen's daughter Gemma Owen, the pair went on to finish the series in second place!
Things seemed to be going well back in the UK for the pair, but a few months later the pair announced their split. With Gemma also rumoured, could we see a reunion?
Olivia Hawkins - Series 9
After causing serious drama during the 2023 Winter series, Olivia Hawkins eventually left the show with Casa Amor bombshell Maxwell Samuda, with the pair calling quits on their romance not long after returning to the UK.
Olivia has since stated how much of a fan of the show she is, landing a magazine column for series 10, so will she make a comeback for the All Stars series?
Although bosses are yet to officially confirm the show's start date, rumours are rife the new series will begin on Monday 15th January, replacing the usual Winter series.
Bosses have teased the new series in recent weeks, sharing footage of host Maya Jama preparing to head over to South Africa. The post read: 'It’s time to give us your predictions! Which Islanders do you think will be back for amor? 😉🏝️ #loveisland'. (sic)
Love Island: All Stars will return to ITV2/STV2 later in January.
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