Love Island: All Stars 2026 USA bombshells – Meet the cast joining the villa in HUGE twist – plus our verdict
Things are about to get extra spicy on Love Island: All Stars. The series kicked off on Thursday 15 January – slightly later than planned following the wildfires in South Africa – and it’s already delivered plenty of drama. From multiple recouplings and shock dumpings to bombshells shaking things up, the villa has not held back.
But the biggest twist yet is still to come. This week, not one, but six USA Islanders are heading into the villa, marking a major new crossover moment for the franchise.
That’s right, six bombshells from the US version of the show are set to join the UK cast, and we’re predicting chaos.
So, who are they? And more importantly, who should they couple up with (or steal)?
Love Island: All Stars 2026 USA bombshells
Below is a list of the six Islanders joining the show and what seasons they appeared on:
- Zac Woodworth, Love Island USA s7
- Carrington Rodriguez, Love Island USA s2 and Love Island Game s1
- Yamen Sanders, Love Island USA s1
- Sher Suarez, Love Island USA s2
- Kyra Lizama, Love Island USA s3
- Imani Wheeler, Love Island USA s5 and Love Island Game s1
For more on the cast, keep scrolling.
Zac Woodworth
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Age: 26
Original season: Love Island USA s7 (2025)
Instagram: zacwoodworth
Zac appeared on the seventh series of the USA show last year summer. He joined the show as part of Casa Amor and was later dumped.
On why he’s returning to the villa, he says: “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.”
Our verdict: Lucinda is pretty open now following Samie and Ciaran’s kiss, so we could see these two chatting and exploring a connection.
Carrington Rodriguez
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Age: 28
Original season: Love Island USA s2 (2020) and Love Island Games s1 (2023)
Instagram: c_rod003
Carrington is no stranger to the villa, having appeared on two previous series before joining All Stars. But will the third time be lucky?
Asked how he plans to do things this time round, he said: “I will try and get to know people deeply rather than constantly moving on. I’m more mature and I know what I want. I’m willing to buy more into the process and actually see if someone in there is the one for me.”
Our verdict: We can already picture him with Lucinda – they’ve both had multipleLove Island stints, after all. Fans, however, aren’t convinced by Millie and Curtis, and with Carrington fitting her over-26 age preference, there could be a real chance for him and Millie.
Yamen Sanders
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Age: 31
Original season: Love Island USA s1
Instagram: yamensanders
Yamen returns to the franchise, seven years after appearing on the very first season of Love Island USA.
“The first time I did Love Island USA it was a life-changing experience,” he says. “I went into it with the hope of meeting someone. You do get close to people so quickly, it’s amazing. I was an OG and I was nervous as hell. I had a really good time. I was coupled up with a few different girls. The audience voted one girl off and it broke my heart! Then I met another girl, but then her and I were voted out very close to the end.”
Our verdict: At 31, Yamen brings a more mature energy to the villa – something we know many of the girls have been looking for. Could he be the man for Helena? Then there’s Whit, who’s currently in a couple with Konnor, though the pair aren’t closed off just yet. One thing’s for sure: when Yamen walks through those villa doors, he’s going to be in very high demand.
Sher Suarez
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Age: 27
Original season: Love Island USA s2 (2020)
Instagram: x.o.sher
Sher was part of the Casa Amor cast back in 2020. Sadly, she only lasted three days in the villa and is hoping to find her British “husband” this time round.
“I fully believe my husband has to be British,” she says. “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.”
Our verdict: Tommy has been getting to know Jess, but we can see his head turning a little for Sher. Scratch that, we can see a lot of the guys taking a liking to the 27-year-old!
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Kyra Lizama
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Age: 28
Original season: Love Island USA s3 (2021)
Instagram: kyralizama
Kyra returns to the villa fully open, saying: “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!”
Our verdict: The options are endless for Kyra – and Shaq, whose currently single after Belle chose Sean, might also see this as the perfect chance to make a move on some of the other girls.
Imani Ayan
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Age: 24
Original season: Love Island USA s5 and Love Island Game s1
Instagram: imani.ayan
Imani returns to the world of Love Island with the same iconic energy fans fell in love with – plus a brand-new hair colour. Do reds have more fun?
“I’m so excited to go back into the world of Love Island, to show my growth and look for someone who is serious,” she says.
Our verdict: If we remember correctly, Imani had a brief flirtation with Scott on Love Island Games. Could a reunion reignite old feelings – and does Leanne have something to worry about? Only time will tell…
Love Island: All Stars airs on ITV2 at 9pm.
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