What to Expect in Love Island All Stars Season 3 Episode 12

Bombshell Fallout, Dumping Drama and a Shock Recoupling Tease

Love Island: All Stars Season 3 returns on Monday, January 26, with Episode 12 set to deal with the fallout from one of the most dramatic shake-ups the villa has seen so far. Following the arrival of major bombshells and what has been described as the “craziest ever” dumping, tensions are running high among the remaining islanders.

 

 

 

 

 

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Curtis and Lucinda Waste No Time

After entering the villa on Day 9, Curtis Pritchard and Lucinda Strafford are already making their presence felt. Curtis appears ready to test existing couples, having shown interest in both Samie Elishi and Millie Court. His decision to pull them for private chats is expected to cause discomfort, particularly for Samie, who was previously coupled up with Ciaran.

Lucinda, meanwhile, is settling straight back into All Stars life. As a familiar face to both viewers and islanders, her arrival has turned heads — especially among the boys who feel their current relationships are comfortable but lacking excitement.

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Fallout From the Double Dumping

The villa is still processing the shock exit of AJ Bunker and Charlie Frederick. Much of the tension centres on Millie’s decision to dump her own partner, Charlie, a move that has raised eyebrows among the group. Friends like Sean are questioning her loyalty, while Millie stands by her comments about spotting “red flags.”

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Scott van-der-Sluis is also under scrutiny. After choosing to dump AJ in an effort to “protect his friends,” Scott is facing criticism from both viewers and fellow islanders, with accusations that he is playing a strategic, producer-driven game. Episode 12 may see him attempting to prove his intentions by pursuing a more genuine romantic connection.

Friction Builds in the Villa

Ongoing tensions continue over the now-infamous “kissing” drama. The disagreement involving Sean, Scott, and Jess over a previous double kiss is expected to resurface, keeping emotions high.

At the same time, Shaq Muhammad finds himself vulnerable after AJ’s departure. Now effectively single, he may be forced to explore new options, whether with a recent arrival or someone already in the villa, such as Whitney.

Is a Shock Recoupling Coming?

 

 

 

 

 

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As the islanders move deeper into Week 2, talk of an impending recoupling is dominating villa conversations. Producers have teased “new twists” to the format, raising speculation that Episode 12 could end with a surprise text — possibly announcing a recoupling where the bombshells get first choice.

With alliances tested, couples unsettled, and power potentially shifting, Episode 12 looks set to push the villa closer to breaking point.