A secret romance between two former Islanders is set to come to light as they both make a dramatic return for the show’s upcoming All Stars series.
Runner-up Lana Jenkins, who shot to fame in the 2023 winter season, recently enjoyed a brief fling with Ronnie Vint, and the pair are now preparing to reunite in South Africa for ITV2’s star-studded edition next year.
Ronnie’s All Stars appearance will mark his third time in the TV villa after he first joined the cast in 2024 before returning this year, rekindling his relationship with ex-girlfriend Harriett Blackmore.Â
But the reunion fizzled out, leaving the semi-pro footballer single and free to strike up a new connection with Lana.
The pair grew close at the launch of presenter Olivia Attwood’s new podcast, Olivia’s House, earlier this month, where they partied into the early hours and were spotted passionately kissing.
Now, with the duo set to come face to face again on All Stars, insiders say they could become the breakout couple of the series.
Lana Jenkins, who shot to fame in the 2023 season, recently enjoyed a brief fling with Ronnie Vint, and the pair are now preparing to reunite in South AfricaÂ
Ronnie’s All Stars appearance will mark his third time in the TV villa after he first joined the cast in 2024 before returning this year, rekindling his relationship with ex Harriett Blackmore
It comes after Samie Elishi told the Daily Mail that she would never turn down the chance to appear on Love Island: All Stars, following her previous stint, which she said ended far too soon
A source revealed: ‘Lana and Ronnie really hit it off after meeting at Olivia’s podcast launch.
‘It was the first time they’d crossed paths and the chemistry between them was instant.
‘The night went from drinks at the event to an after-party, where they were spotted passionately kissing.
‘Both of them are being lined up for Love Island: All Stars in January, and their recent hook-up is almost certain to become a storyline, it could even be the start of a brand new romance.’
Lana finished as runner-up on winter Love Island 2023 alongside ex-boyfriend Ron Hall, narrowly missing out on the £50,000 prize to Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan.Â
The winning couple not only claimed victory in the first-ever winter series but also tied the knot in August, exchanging vows at High House in Essex.
Meanwhile, Ronnie, who is close friends with Olivia’s husband Bradley Dack, split from Harriett for a second time in June, just four months after their reconciliation on All Stars.Â
When he returns to South Africa next year, it will mark his third shot at love, following in the footsteps of former All Stars winner Casey O’Gorman, who also made three appearances on the main series.
Lana finished as runner-up on winter Love Island 2023 alongside ex-boyfriend Ron Hall, narrowly missing out on the £50,000 prize to Kai Fagan and Sanam HarrinananÂ
When Ronnie returns to South Africa next year, it will mark his third shot at love, following in the footsteps of former All Stars winner Casey O’Gorman, who also made three appearancesÂ
It comes after Samie Elishi told the Daily Mail that she would never turn down the chance to appear on Love Island: All Stars, following her previous stint, which she said ended far too soon.Â
She said: ‘I love the show, it has given me everything that I have now, I will always be a top fan.Â
‘I remember the first time I went on the show, I had purchased a Love Island water bottle from the website two years before. I love it, I applied to be on the show three times, I am obsessed with it.Â
‘I would never say never to All Stars because it’s such an amazing opportunity, I am already lucky that I have done the show twice, I don’t think the second time really counted but that’s fine! I don’t think anyone would say no if they had the opportunity. Who doesn’t want some winter sun?
‘It doesn’t mean anything, it potentially being my third time, an opportunity is an opportunity. That’s like me saying I have worked with ASOS twice now and I don’t want to do it again. Why wouldn’t I? It’s a great opportunity.’
