Yasmin Pettet, the 24-year-old firecracker who stole hearts on this year’s Love Island, is reportedly brushing off her recent breakup and eyeing a sizzling return to the villa for Love Island: All Stars. The reality TV sensation, who placed third alongside ex-partner Jamie Rhodes, is said to be in early talks for the highly anticipated third season, set to premiere in early 2026.
Yasmin and Jamie’s romance, which blossomed under the villa’s sun-soaked spotlight, fizzled out shortly after the show wrapped. Despite appearing together at the National Television Awards last week, cracks in their relationship were evident. Sources claim Jamie told friends Yasmin had “f***ed off” by the end of the night, signaling the end of their post-villa love story. Adding fuel to the gossip, Yasmin was spotted hand-in-hand with The Traitors star Freddie Fraser at the same event. She quickly took to social media to shut down speculation about a new romance, keeping her focus firmly on her skyrocketing career.
Now, with her split from Jamie behind her, Yasmin is reportedly being courted by ITV bosses for Love Island: All Stars. “From the moment Yas stepped into the villa, they knew she’d be a perfect ‘All Star,’” an insider told The Sun, as reported by The Mirror. “She’s one of the most controversial bombshells in the show’s history and will have no issue shaking up the villa for a second time or treading on people’s toes.” While Yasmin is weighing her options amid a flurry of offers, the chance to return to the South African villa for six weeks of drama, romance, and iconic twists is hard to resist.
ITV confirmed earlier this year that Love Island: All Stars will return for its third installment, extending its run to six weeks—surpassing the usual five. The show, which brings back fan-favorite Islanders from the past decade, has become a standalone hit. Mike Spencer-Hayter, Creative Director at Lifted Entertainment, teased: “You can expect the twists and turns to continue in All Stars, after an incredible smash-hit summer series.” Other rumored names in the mix for the upcoming season include Ciaran Davies, Jess Harding, Alima Gagigo, and this year’s bombshell Andrada Pop.
The second series of All Stars, which aired earlier this year, was won by Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman and featured the dramatic reunion of Ronnie Vint and Harriet Blackmore. However, it wasn’t without controversy, sparking over 2,000 Ofcom complaints in its final week, with fans citing “bullying behavior” from certain stars. The complaints peaked at 1,347 on February 12, with additional grievances filed throughout the week.
As Yasmin navigates her post-breakup glow-up, all eyes are on whether she’ll seize this chance to reenter the villa and cement her status as a Love Island legend. With her bold personality and knack for stirring the pot, one thing’s certain: if Yasmin returns, the villa won’t know what hit it.