Love Island: All Stars fans go wild for Whitney Adebayo's return as they laud her 'revenge body' amid her legal battle with ex Lochan Nowacki
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The new series of Love Island: All Stars kicked off on Thursday, and fans were quick to throw their support behind Whitney Adebayo.
Whitney, finished runner-up on Love Island back in 2023 with then-boyfriend Lochan Nowack, but following their split two years later, they became embroiled in a dramatic legal battle.
Whitney publicly accused Lochan on TikTok of using a racial slur against her, alleging that he called her skin 'dirty', and in April he reportedly sued her for defamation.
In December it was reported they'd quietly ended their legal battle, and now Whitney has joined a string of classic Love Island stars in South Africa.
Her return quickly went down a storm with fans, and they took to X to laud her new 'revenge body' in the wake of her split from Lochan.
They said: 'Lochan seeing Whitney walk in...;
Whitney, finished runner-up on Love Island back in 2023 with then-boyfriend Lochan Nowack, but following their split two years later, they became embroiled in a dramatic legal battle
'I haven't changed, starts bursting laughing. Never change Whitney; Whitney looks good;
'Everytime Whitney's on my screen, I'm reminded of why I loved her so much in season 10.'
Love Island All Stars hit screens tonight as host Maya welcomed twelve familiar faces back to the villa, with the likes of Millie Court, 29, Jack Keating, 26, and Jess Harding, 25, looking for love for a second time.
But two of the famous Islanders have already been dealt a major blow before the programme hits screens, with Ladbrokes predicting who will be first to go.
According to the betting enterprise, Leanne Amaning and Charlie Frederick will be voted out of the ITV2 series first, with 6/1 odds.
On the other end of the spectrum, with impressive 3/1 odds to win the series, are former show winner Millie, and Tommy Bradley from the 2025 series.
Ladbrokes' Alex Apati told OK!: 'Fans can't wait for the latest batch of former islanders to head to South Africa and the latest odds suggest Tommy and Millie will be the ones to beat.'
Series six star Leanne, 28, is back on the show after a six-year break, first appearing on the series in 2020 when she coupled up with Mike Boateng before she famously got 'the ick' from her co-star.
In December it was reported they'd quietly ended their legal battle, and now Whitney has joined a string of classic Love Island stars in South Africa
Her return quickly went down a storm with fans, and they took to X to laud her new 'revenge body' in the wake of her split from Lochan
She was dumped from the villa on day 18 when Mike chose bombshell contestant Sophie Piper over her.
While series four bombshell Charlie, 31, entered the villa in 2018 and only lasted a few days before he was dumped alongside Hayley Hughes.
Charlie and Hayley didn't continue a relationship outside the villa, with Charlie blaming her for their exit, saying at the time: 'I would definitely have coupled up with someone else if I knew that I was going to get nothing back the whole time.'
For the first time in its history, Love Island was delayed after wildfires in the area made it unsafe for the cast and crew to begin filming.
Speaking on the official Love Island Instagram account on Wednesday, host Maya Jama shared the update: 'Hi everyone, I've got some very exciting news.
'I can officially announce exclusively that we are back up and running, yay!
'I'm in glam, heading to the villa, and filming starts in a minute. You can watch us on ITV2 tomorrow night at 9pm. Love Island: All Stars is back!'
The show's launch had been scheduled for Monday evening but was delayed after dangerous wildfires over the weekend made filming impossible.
The setback reportedly cost ITV more than £15,000 an hour, covering commitments to crew, staff, camera operators, and psychologists, all of whom were on the ground in South Africa awaiting their duties.
LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS LINE UP
WHITNEY ADEBAYO
AGE: 28
SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
A new start and what better place than home? Back to the Villa! A fresh start in the place that started it all.
MILLIE COURT
AGE: 29
SERIES 7 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I felt really grateful to experience the Villa over four years ago - why would I not want to experience it again?
BELLE HASSAN
AGE: 27
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I feel like I'm ready to find me a husband! I'm sick of heartbreak and I'm ready to meet someone new
HELENA FORD
AGE: 29
SERIES 12 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Apart from the last week in the Villa, I loved my time on Love Island. I want to do it again as it can only get better.
JESS HARDING
AGE: 25
SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Even though I ended up winning the series with Sammy, I felt like I had a bit of a rocky ride the first time and I feel like I've matured a lot more since.
LEANNE AMANING
AGE: 28
SERIES 6 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to be open in the way that I should have been in Series 6 and the streets are the trenches, so this is the only way to find someone!
SCOTT VAN-DER-SLUIS
AGE: 25
SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Since my time on Love Island 10, I think I've been on a journey for the last two and half years and I've always had in my head that All Stars is the final chapter of that journey.
AJ BUNKER
AGE: 33
SERIES 7 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I've been single a while so I'm really excited to go in and hopefully find a romantic connection with someone.
LUCINDA STRAFFORD
AGE: 26
SERIES 7 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to find real love, that would be amazing… I had love during my time on Love Island Australia, and it was really nice!
ZAC WOODWORTH
AGE: 26
SERIES 7 LOVE ISLAND USA
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Honestly, I felt that my time in the Love Island USA villa was cut short, I didn’t get the best shot at getting to know someone so for me, experiencing Love Island again but in the UK is perfect. I’ve always travelled the world and I love meeting girls outside of the US.
YAMEN SANDERS
AGE: 33
SERIES 1 LOVE ISLAND USA
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I don’t know anyone in the UK! Best case scenario, I get a British girlfriend, worst case, I have a lot of friends in a new country - and that’s a blessing. The UK isn’t far from LA. That’s a direct flight!
KYRA LIZAMA
AGE: 28
SERIES 3 LOVE ISLAND USA
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
From first hand experience, I know that Love Island works. I know the Love Island Gods can bring me love as I did find love the first time in the US. I love a good accent. Everyone there is my type!
HARRISON SOLOMON
AGE: 23
SERIES 12 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I feel like I didn’t handle certain situations in there very well and I feel like, even though it’s only been seven or eight months since the show, I’ve done a lot of growing up and self reflection.
CIARAN DAVIES
AGE: 23
SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
To find love! I've been single for just over a year now, I'm ready to settle down again.
Nas will be entering the villa almost a year after splitting from girlfriend Eva Zapico four years after they met in the villa
JACK KEATING
AGE: 26
SERIES 8 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I have to come back and redeem myself, my experience before was short & sweet. Revenge tour is here!
SEAN STONE
AGE: 26
SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I like the fact that you can find someone from a different area and lifestyle - that's quite exciting
TOMMY BRADLEY
AGE: 22
SERIES 12 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
It was the best time of my life. I was so out of my comfort zone but learnt so much about myself and met friends for life. I want a second chance at meeting someone romantically
CHARLIE FREDERICK
AGE: 31
SERIES 4 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I'd like a fair crack at the whip! The first time round, I was in there for five days and I really want to find someone
SHAQ MUHAMMAD
AGE: 27
SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Last time I did find love but it didn't work out. This time round, I need to find a wife and give my mum some grandchildren!
SAMIE ELISHI
AGE: 25
SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND AND ALL STARS SERIES 2
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I feel like my last time in the All Stars Villa, I didn't get a fair shot and it's such an amazing experience so if I can do it one more time, why not?
KONNOR EWUDZI
AGE: 30
SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
It's another opportunity to find somebody; I didn't find a girl the first time round so it's a great chance to try again.
CURTIS PRITCHARD
AGE: 29
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Last series I left with Ekin-Su but that didn’t quite go to plan, I’m still getting older so hopefully I can find some love, or at least start another journey to find love.
CARRINGTON RODRIGUEZ
AGE: 28
SERIES 2 LOVE ISLAND USA
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’m lonely these days. It would be nice to meet somebody in there. I want to have somebody to really date. I really want that. I’m not just going in to mess around. I’m going to put my best foot forward.
SHER SUAREZ
AGE: 27
SERIES 2 LOVE ISLAND USA
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I fully believe my husband has to be British. I’ve been trying to date in America for so long and I’ve given up. This time around it’ll be different. I’ve grown up, I’ll make better choices.
IMANI AYAN
AGE: 33
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND USA
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’m so excited to go back into the world of Love Island, to show my growth and look for someone who is serious.
JESSY POTTS
AGE: 27
SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to come back to Love Island?
I’m still single! I need to meet someone and settle down, my parents are asking for grandkids! I met someone last time, it didn’t work out, but it’s a nice environment to meet someone.
