Love Island: All Stars returned to ITV2 on Monday night with a cast of iconic Islanders making their villa comeback.

But viewers were quick to slam at least half of the cast, as they asked: 'So out of all the men that was on love island these are the men they picked.'

The likes of Marcel Somerville, 39, Scott Thomas, 36, Naz Majeed, 28, Ronnie Vint, 28, Luca Bish, 25 and Curtis Pritchard, 28 have all jetted to South Africa for the new series.

Fans have been left unimpressed by the matches on offer for the girls, who include fan favourites Catherine Agbaje, 24, Gabbly Allen, 32 and Kaz Crossley, 32.

'Imagine being on love island and ur options are a mid-divorce 39 year old, a 25 year old misogynist & guy that would rather make everyone a coffee in the morning…' one fan fumed.

As the show unfolded, many viewers were left unimpressed by the men's flirting skills, with only Curtis having the confidence to walk over to the girls and pull Kaz for a chat. 

Love Island: All Stars returned on Monday night but viewers were quick to slam half of the cast, as they asked: 'So out of all the men that was on love island these are the men they picked'

Love Island: All Stars returned on Monday night but viewers were quick to slam half of the cast, as they asked: 'So out of all the men that was on love island these are the men they picked'

The likes of Marcel Somerville, 39, and Luca Bish, 25, have all jetted to South Africa for the new series

The likes of Marcel Somerville, 39, and Luca Bish, 25, have all jetted to South Africa for the new series

'All the men being absolutely abysmal' one fan pointed out' as another added: 'Can't believe it's curtis carrying things out of all the men right now.'

'Why are these old men scared to talk to these women? This ain't a holiday. What on earth' pointed out one viewer. 

Viewers were also left aghast by the ages of some of the All Star cast, declaring: 'This isn't for senior citizens!'.

The ITV2 series welcomed back a whole host of former stars with many now much older and with plenty of baggage as fans fumed they were 'embarrassing' themselves by returning to the villa.

While Marcel Somerville was the eldest at 39 and admitted he was still married, Scott Thomas was 36, making them both a decade older than youngest singleton Catherine Agbaje, 24. 

Taking to X they said: 'Nah, there really should be an age limit for Love Island... why are you doing this again at your big age?': 'Any of the past islanders over the age of at least 33 should have some respect for themsleves and not go on, that's a lil embarrassing sorry': 'Marcel whose 39 married and going into the villa, not a good look ITV'. 

'The age gaps are kinds crazy in terms of friendships cos how are Catherine who is 24 meant to be besties with 34 year old India?': 'Marcel being 39 and married going on Love Island is hilarious to me': 'I know Love Island may not have an age limit but if you're touching 40....'.

The first episode ended with a huge twist as  Maya Jama unveiled the first bombshell in the form of Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 30.

Fans have been left unimpressed. 'Imagine being on love island and ur options are a mid-divorce 39 year old & guy that would rather make everyone a coffee in the morning' one fumed

Fans have been left unimpressed. 'Imagine being on love island and ur options are a mid-divorce 39 year old & guy that would rather make everyone a coffee in the morning' one fumed

It was revealed the stunner would be allowed to steal one of the hunks, before the show ended on a cliffhanger.

Ekin-Su revealed why she's returned to the Love Island for All Stars, while making a thinly-veiled dig at ex Davide Sanclimenti.

The former winner, 30, who scooped the £50,000 cash prize with ex Davide in June 2022, made her return at the end of the highly-anticipated launch show as she once again entered as a bombshell.

Speaking ahead of her comeback, the brunette beauty said: 'I want to return to Love Island again because it's where my journey started and has a special place in my heart.

'It's somewhere I've laughed, cried and learnt so much. The fact that there's an opportunity to do it again - why not!

'Why can't a winner go back in and re-write her story and have a second chance?! I think you should follow your gut and my gut is telling me to go back, so I'm listening to it.'

As the show unfolded, many viewers were left unimpressed by the men's flirting skills, with only Curtis having the confidence to walk over to the girls and pull Kaz for a chat

As the show unfolded, many viewers were left unimpressed by the men's flirting skills, with only Curtis having the confidence to walk over to the girls and pull Kaz for a chat

'All the men being absolutely abysmal' one fan pointed out' as another added: 'Can't believe it's curtis carrying things out of all the men right now'

'All the men being absolutely abysmal' one fan pointed out' as another added: 'Can't believe it's curtis carrying things out of all the men right now'

The ITV2 series welcomed back a whole host of former stars with many now much older and with plenty of baggage

The ITV2 series welcomed back a whole host of former stars with many now much older and with plenty of baggage

When quizzed on what she's looking for this time around, Ekin-Su revealed she wants 'someone who isn't overly self-obsessed and someone that's aware of flaws because we all have them.'

In what could be a swipe at Davide, she added: 'I'd like a man that will love me when I'm in the worst mood possible but still understands why and has no judgments.

'I'd like someone supportive, I don't care about looks and money - I want someone to be my biggest cheerleader.'

When it comes to red flags, the biggest one for Ekin-Su is 'someone selling the dream at the start, being perfect - because that's not real.'

Love Island: All Stars continues Tuesday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. 

LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS LINE UP

GABBY ALLEN 

AGE:  32

 SERIES 3 LOVE ISLAND

 Why do you want to return to Love Island?

Because it's the trenches out there! I feel like I have all my ducks in a row, it has been 8 years since I went into the Villa. I now run my businesses and I've grown up a lot… but I just haven't found 'the one' yet.

 KAZ CROSSLEY

AGE: 29 

 SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND

 Why do you want to return to Love Island?

The first experience I had was so amazing and also so much fun! I'm even more mature now so I'm ready to find a relationship. 

SCOTT THOMAS

AGE: 36

SERIES 2 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

I've been on a massive journey over the last five years; I've been working on sobriety, personal growth, self development, when I first went into the Villa I was still a bit of a boy.

 

RONNIE VINT

AGE: 28

SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

I learnt so much from my experience last time. In the Villa I was always in 'triangles' and what not, but I feel like I've grown up a lot.

LUCA BISH

AGE: 25

SERIES 8 LOVE ISLAND 

Why do you want to return to Love Island? 

I had such a good time last time, why not? I get to have a good time with the possibility of ending up with someone. 

MARCEL SOMERVILLE

AGE: 39

SERIES 3 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

I thought that I'd completed love and found my happily ever after – but the universe had a different plan. Somehow every time my life's at a crossroads, I've got the opportunity to do Love Island. So I thought, why not?

 

CASEY O'GORMAN

AGE: 28

SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND AND LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS SERIES 1

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

Getting to go in within the first few days of the show, I feel like I’ve got such a big opportunity to find someone and hopefully come out of the Villa potentially with a girlfriend. 

 


CURTIS PRITCHARD

AGE: 28

SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?  

I feel like I'm in a different stage in my life. The idea of settling down is a serious idea in my life right now. I haven't found my true love.

Nas will be entering the villa almost a year after splitting from girlfriend Eva Zapico four years after they met in the villa 

NAS MAJEED

AGE: 28

SERIES 6 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

It was so much fun the first time around, waking up every day with a smile on my face - it feels like a full circle moment.

OLIVIA HAWKINS

AGE: 29

SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

I'm still single and getting close to my thirties, I feel ready for it now. I'm ready to meet a nice man. People misinterpret my honesty and how real I am. 

 CATHERINE AGBAJE

AGE: 24

SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

I want to find love again, I want to give it another shot because it works!

INDIA REYNOLDS 

AGE: 34

SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island? 

I've been single for two and a half years and I think it's time to settle down. 

I don't put any effort into dating and I don't really like meeting people from apps so I'm looking forward to getting to know people in the Villa. 

 ELMA PAZAR

AGE: 32

SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

I want to have fun and I want to give it a proper go this time. My time was cut short the first time round and who knows, I could be the next Sophie (Piper) and Josh (Ritchie) or Molly (Smith) and Tom (Clare).

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

AGE: 30

SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND

Why do you want to return to Love Island?

I want to return to Love Island again because it's where my journey started and has a special place in my heart. It's somewhere I've laughed, cried and learnt so much. The fact that there's an opportunity to do it again - why not!