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Love Island spin-off filming postponed as set evacuated

Love Island stars engaged after weeks of secrecy
  • Filming for the new series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed due to a wildfire near the production villa in Franschhoek, South Africa.
  • The cast, host Maya Jama, and production crew were evacuated from the site as a precautionary measure for safety reasons.
  • A source indicated that filming was cancelled for the day, with hopes to resume tomorrow, but acknowledged it creates a “huge headache” for the planned launch on Monday, 12 January.
  • ITV confirmed the evacuation, stating it was due to an ongoing wildfire in the area.
  • Love Island: All Stars is a spin-off featuring past contestants, including former winners Millie Court and Jess Harding.
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