18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
It's official: Love Island will celebrate 10 years with an anniversary special
Calling all Love Island fans: your year is about to get 100x times better.
It's no secret that the iconic (see: dramatic) dating show is turning 10 in 2025, and like us, you've probably been wondering how such a momentous occasion will be marked.
Thankfully, the wait is over. Because as we edge into the villa season, ITV has confirmed that not only will we be getting a 12th season, but a 10th anniversary special is also in the works. Yes, we were literally shooketh when we heard the news, too.
Titled Love Island: A Decade of Love, the one-off show will bring back some of the most beloved and memorable Islanders. Their role? To reminisce on their time in the villa, reflect on the show that changed their lives, and perhaps ignite some classic LI drama along the way.
According to ITV, returning couples include series two winners Cara De La Hoyde-Massey and Nathan Massey (who are now married with two kids), series seven champs Millie Court and Liam Reardon, series nine winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan and series eight finalists Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope.
Not only will the above couples make an appearance - all of whom have proved that the Love Island cupid does exist - other classic characters are set to return. This includes Hannah Elizabeth, Gabby Allen, Montana Brown, Dani Dyer, Georgia Steel, Curtis Pritchard, Anton Danyluk, Whitney Adebayo, Catherine Agbaje and more.
Following the announcement, Mike Spencer, Love Island's creative director said: "We've had an incredible ten years of love, drama and unforgettable moments in the villa - now it's time to look back and celebrate the icons who made it all happen. Expect big laughs and plenty of heart as we revisit a decade of Love Island magic."
While there's currently no date for the anniversary special, we do know it will air on ITV2 and ITVX sometime before the new series. FYI, it won't be too long, as Maya Jama and a new cast of singletons will be descending on the Mallorcan villa next month.
2025 is the 'Summer of Love-Island.' We said it here first.
