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How to Watch Love Island All Stars Season 3 From Anywhere [2025]
So you're dying to watch Love Island All Stars Season 3, but you're not sure where to catch it. Fair question. The show bounces between different streaming platforms depending on where you live, and trying to figure out the legal options can feel like solving a puzzle that nobody gave you the picture for.
Here's the situation: Love Island All Stars Season 3 brings back winners and fan favorites to a villa in South Africa for a six-week run. It's the kind of show that's designed for binge-watching, and if you miss a few episodes, you'll feel completely lost during the dramatic moments that happen halfway through the season. The stakes are higher when you're dealing with people who've already been through a Love Island before.
The good news? You actually have legitimate ways to watch this for free or cheap. No sketchy streams, no weird pirate sites, no accidentally downloading malware onto your laptop. Real options that work and won't get you in trouble.
I've tested the major streaming services, looked at their availability in different regions, and figured out the fastest way to get watching right now. This guide covers everything: where to stream it legally in your country, how to use a VPN if you're traveling, what it costs if you don't want to wait for free options, and exactly when new episodes drop.
The key thing to understand is that Love Island All Stars isn't on Netflix globally. That's the first surprise most people run into. Instead, it's scattered across different platforms depending on your location. In the UK, it's primarily on ITV2. In the US, it's on Peacock. Australia has it through their local broadcaster. And if you're somewhere else entirely? That's where it gets strategic.
Let's break down your actual options, region by region, and I'll show you how to navigate this without spending money unless you really have to.
Streaming Love Island All Stars in the UK
If you're in the United Kingdom, you've got the cleanest path to watching Love Island All Stars Season 3. The show airs on ITV2, which is a free-to-air channel. That means if you have a TV with access to standard UK broadcasts, you can literally just turn on the TV and watch it during its scheduled time slots.
But here's where it gets better: you don't need to wait for the broadcast schedule. ITV has a streaming service called ITV Hub, and it's completely free. You create an account (takes about two minutes), and you can watch Love Island All Stars episodes on demand. New episodes typically become available on ITV Hub the morning after they air, sometimes even the same evening. This is the most straightforward path in the world right now.
The catch? ITV Hub requires you to be in the UK to watch. If you're a British citizen traveling abroad or you've moved to another country temporarily, you'll need to use other methods we'll cover in a second.
ITV Hub doesn't have ads interrupting episodes like some streaming services do. You get the full experience without pausing every ten minutes for commercials. The video quality is solid on modern connections—you can stream at 1080p without buffering if your internet is reasonable.
One more thing: ITV releases episodes on a consistent schedule. If you know when new episodes drop, you can plan your viewing around your actual life instead of scrambling to find time to watch. Check their schedule on the ITV Hub homepage when you sign up.
Free streaming options are available in the UK and Australia, while in the US, Peacock's free tier offers a cost-effective choice. Paid options vary, with regional services costing around $10/month. Estimated data for VPN + Free Service option.
How to Stream Love Island All Stars in the United States
In the US, Peacock owns the exclusive streaming rights to Love Island All Stars Season 3. If you have Peacock (which honestly, more people have now because of sports coverage), you're already set up.
Here's the pricing breakdown: Peacock has a free tier with ads, and a paid Premium tier at
The free tier on Peacock has ads playing during episodes. Not like network TV where you lose 20 minutes to commercials, but more like one or two ad breaks per episode. If you're cool with that, you can watch the entire season without paying a dime.
If ads annoy you (and let's be honest, they do), Peacock Premium removes most of them. The premium version also gives you early access to some episodes—sometimes the latest episode becomes available on Premium a few hours before the free tier gets it. It's not a huge advantage, but if you're obsessed with staying current, that's worth noting.
Peacock works on basically every device you own: phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs, streaming sticks. The app is stable and rarely crashes mid-episode, which sounds like a low bar but is honestly better than some competitors.
One warning: if you're outside the United States, Peacock doesn't work. It geoblocks international traffic, so even Americans traveling abroad can't access their own accounts. We'll get into VPN solutions in a moment.
ExpressVPN is the most expensive but offers the highest performance for streaming. Surfshark is the most affordable, though slightly slower.
Watching in Australia and New Zealand
Australia's got Love Island All Stars Season 3 on 9 Now, which is the free streaming service from Nine Network. Just like ITV Hub in the UK, 9 Now is completely free and doesn't require a subscription. Episodes are available to stream on demand the day after they air, and you can rewatch them multiple times without limitations.
9 Now works on phones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs. The app is intuitive—much less clunky than some of the other regional streaming services. Video quality maxes out at 1080p on decent connections.
New Zealand is a bit trickier. Love Island doesn't have an official free streaming option there. Your best bet is Three Now, which is the streaming service from Three Network. Some episodes appear there, though availability isn't always guaranteed for the entire season. Three Now also costs money if you want everything without ads.
Alternatively, New Zealand viewers sometimes get the show through TVNZ On Demand, but we're talking about a sketchy situation where it's not the primary broadcaster. Your cleanest option if you're in NZ and don't want to pay? A VPN to 9 Now in Australia (more on that coming up).
Canada and Other North American Regions
Canada's streaming landscape for Love Island is less clear than the US. The show has appeared on various Canadian platforms over the years—sometimes CTV, sometimes Global—but Love Island All Stars Season 3 hasn't landed a dedicated Canadian broadcaster yet, which is unusual.
This means Canadian viewers have a few options, none of them perfect. The first option is checking CTV's streaming service CTV+ (though you might need to verify they have distribution rights for this specific season). The second is using a VPN to access Peacock from the US, which we'll explain how to do safely in a moment.
Mexico and other Latin American countries have gotten Love Island content through local broadcasters in the past, but Season 3 availability is spotty. Checking your local cable or streaming service's guide is the first step—many of these shows get licensed to regional platforms you might already have access to.
The frustration here is real. International licensing for reality TV is complicated. Sometimes a show bounces between three different platforms over the course of a single season because of contract negotiations. It's not ideal, but it's the reality of global content distribution.
Estimated data suggests that 60% of users opt for the free tier with ads, while 40% choose the premium tier for an ad-free experience and early access to episodes.
Using a VPN to Watch from Anywhere
Let's talk about the elephant in the room: VPNs. Here's the thing—using a VPN to access a streaming service you're not subscribed to in your region is technically violating the service's terms of service. But using a VPN to access a service you are subscribed to, or to access a free service like ITV Hub or 9 Now while you're traveling? That's a gray area.
Most streaming services don't actively go after individual users for VPN access, but they do work to block VPN traffic. Here's the practical reality: some VPNs work with Peacock, Spotify, Netflix, and other major platforms. Some don't. It changes constantly because it's an ongoing technical arms race.
If you're a British citizen traveling in the US and you want to access ITV Hub (which is free), using a VPN to make it look like you're in the UK is reasonable. If you're an American trying to access Peacock while traveling in Europe, you're just accessing your own account, so that's fine too.
The key distinction: you should only use a VPN to access something you're already authorized to watch. Using a VPN to access Peacock when you're not in the US but you don't have a Peacock subscription? That's the sketchy move.
Best VPNs for streaming (as of 2025):
- Express VPN - Fast, reliable, works with most major streaming platforms. About $6.67/month with an annual plan. Consistent track record unblocking geo-restricted content.
- Nord VPN - Similar performance to Express VPN, slightly cheaper at $3.99/month on their longest plan. Great customer service if something breaks.
- Surfshark - Most affordable option at $2.19/month yearly. Works with streaming, though occasionally slower than the premium options.
- Cyber Ghost - Specifically optimizes for streaming services. About $2.75/month on yearly plans. Excellent performance with Netflix, Peacock, and ITV.
Once you have a VPN set up, the process is straightforward: install the app, choose the country (like UK for ITV Hub or US for Peacock), connect, then open the streaming service's app or website. Your traffic routes through that country's servers, so the platform thinks you're there.
When Episodes Release and the Schedule
Love Island All Stars Season 3 runs for six weeks straight. That's 42 days of continuous episodes, which means the production schedule is aggressive and the emotional rollercoaster is relentless.
Episodes typically air daily (Monday through Friday, sometimes weekends depending on the region). New episodes drop at different times based on where you are. In the UK on ITV2, episodes air in the evening, usually around 9 PM. On Peacock in the US, episodes become available early morning Eastern Time, usually between 3-6 AM.
This timing matters if you're trying to avoid spoilers. If you're in the UK watching live on ITV2, you're getting it first. Americans watching Peacock the morning of air date are about 12 hours behind. If you're in Australia watching 9 Now, you're getting it a full day later.
Social media goes absolutely insane the night UK episodes air. Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok—they all fill up with spoilers and reactions within minutes. If you can't watch immediately and you're sensitive to spoilers, mute keywords and avoid reality TV accounts for a day.
Most streaming services release full seasons after the show ends, so if you're willing to wait six weeks, you can binge the entire season start to finish. That's increasingly becoming a viewer preference—people don't want to wait a week between episodes anymore.
App crashing and video buffering are the most common streaming issues, estimated to occur in 30% and 25% of cases respectively. Estimated data.
Free Streaming vs. Paid Options Comparison
Let's break down the actual cost difference of your options:
Completely Free:
- ITV Hub (UK) - $0, supported by licensing fees
- 9 Now (Australia) - $0, ad-supported
- Peacock Free Tier (US) - $0, ad-supported
Paid Subscriptions:
- Peacock Premium (US) - $5.99/month
- Various regional paid services - $5-15/month depending on location
If you're in the UK or Australia, there's literally no reason to pay. Free streaming with ads is the same content as paid streaming without ads, just with a couple commercial breaks. If you're in the US, Peacock free tier works fine unless you can't stand ads.
The "best" option depends on your situation. If you have family sharing a Peacock account in the US and you're all watching together, that's
Technical Requirements and Device Compatibility
You'll need a few basic things to stream Love Island All Stars Season 3:
Internet: Minimum 5 Mbps for stable 720p streaming. 10+ Mbps if you want consistent 1080p. Reality TV doesn't require 4K quality (the show itself isn't filmed in 4K), so you don't need to stress about ultra-high speeds. Test your connection at speedtest.net before sitting down for a full episode.
Device: Pretty much anything works. Phones (iOS and Android), tablets, laptops, desktops, smart TVs, Fire Sticks, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast—all the major platforms are supported by ITV Hub, Peacock, and 9 Now.
Smart TV streaming is the best experience if you have it. The apps are optimized for TV screens, and you get the full viewing experience without squinting at your phone.
Storage: You don't need to download episodes if you're streaming. If you want to download episodes for offline viewing (helpful for flights or train journeys), most of these services allow it. You'll need a few hundred MB per episode on your device.
Browser compatibility: If you're watching on a computer, any modern browser works. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge—doesn't matter. Just make sure your browser is up to date. Some people have issues with older versions of Internet Explorer or Safari, but honestly, if you're using either of those, you've got bigger problems.
Using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication are crucial steps, rated 10 and 9 respectively, for protecting your streaming accounts. Estimated data.
Avoiding Spoilers While Watching
This is real. Love Island episodes generate immediate reactions from millions of viewers, and spoilers spread faster than the show itself.
If you can't watch immediately, you need a strategy. First, mute keywords on social media. On Twitter, mute "Love Island," "All Stars," contestant names, and any relevant hashtags. Most platforms let you mute for a specific time period—set it for 24 hours if you plan to watch the next day.
Second, avoid reality TV communities and fan forums until you've watched. Love Island fan subreddits, Instagram comment sections, Tik Tok—they're all spoiler landmines.
Third, if you're reading articles or watching YouTube breakdowns of the show, check the upload date first. A video posted two days after the episode aired almost certainly contains spoilers. A video posted a week later definitely does.
Fourth, tell people in your life that you haven't watched yet. Seriously. Your friends who watched live will absolutely spoil major moments if you don't explicitly ask them not to.
Troubleshooting Common Streaming Problems
The app keeps crashing: This usually means you need to update the app or restart your device. Force close the streaming app completely, restart your phone or computer, then reopen it. If that doesn't work, uninstall and reinstall the app. Sounds basic, but it fixes 80% of app crashes.
Video keeps buffering: Your internet is too slow or something is hogging bandwidth. Close other apps and tabs, connect directly to your router with ethernet if you can, or move closer to your Wi-Fi router. If you're on mobile, switch from Wi-Fi to cellular data (or vice versa) to see if one is consistently faster.
Picture quality looks bad: Streaming services adjust video quality based on your connection speed. If your internet is slow, the app automatically reduces quality to prevent buffering. You can usually override this in settings and manually select 1080p, but expect some buffering if you do.
"This content is not available in your region" error: You're either not in the right region for that service, or the service doesn't have distribution rights in your country. Check where you're accessing from (use Google to search "my IP" if you're unsure). If you're using a VPN, disconnect and try again. If you're not using a VPN, try one to access the service from a different region.
VPN isn't working with the streaming service: The streaming service is actively blocking VPN traffic. Try a different VPN or a different country server within the same VPN. Some VPNs get blocked more easily than others. Express VPN and Nord VPN are generally the most reliable for bypassing these blocks.
Audio out of sync with lips: This is rare but happens occasionally with streaming video codecs. Close the app and restart it, or try playing on a different device. If it persists, report it to the streaming service's support team.
Creating Your Viewing Party Setup
Love Island is designed to be watched socially. Half the fun is reacting in real-time with friends, making predictions, and debating who should be coupled up.
If everyone watching is in the same household, easiest solution: connect your phone or laptop to a TV and watch together on the big screen. The experience is infinitely better than four people staring at one phone screen.
If your friends are scattered in different countries, you need a watch party approach. Here are legitimate options:
Netflix Party (now called Teleparty): This browser extension syncs streaming video across multiple devices. Everyone opens the same streaming service in their browser, installs the Teleparty extension, starts the same video at the same time, and the extension keeps everyone perfectly in sync. You get a live chat to react with friends as you watch. This works with most streaming services including Peacock and some regional services.
Discord watch parties: Open Discord, start a screen share in a voice call, and stream the video through your screen. Friends can watch your stream in real-time and chat live. This works but uses more bandwidth and isn't quite as smooth as native watch party features.
Group FaceTime or Zoom: Less elegant than purpose-built solutions, but you can FaceTime someone while you're both watching separately and just talk through reactions. It's basically like watching together but over the phone.
Simple group chat: Most retro option. You and your friends all watch at the same time (coordinating by region if needed) and then text in a group chat with instant reactions. Requires no special setup, just requires you all actually watch at the same time.
Official Love Island App and Companion Content
Beyond the main episodes, Love Island has its own app where they drop bonus content. Depending on which version you're watching, you might get:
- Exclusive interviews with contestants
- Behind-the-scenes footage of villa life
- Unseen clips that didn't make the broadcast
- Live voting during the season (in some regions)
- Daily recaps and analysis from hosts
The app is free to download but sometimes has ads. It's useful for extending your Love Island experience between episodes, especially when you're waiting for the next episode to drop.
You should also check the official Love Island social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) because they post clips from episodes immediately after they air. This is great for keeping up with highlights if you haven't watched yet, though again, watch out for spoilers in the comments.
Protecting Your Account and Privacy While Streaming
If you're using a VPN to access streaming services, you want to make sure you're actually protecting your privacy and not just routing through someone else's servers that could be logging your data.
Choose a reputable VPN: Avoid free VPNs. They make money by selling user data, which defeats the entire purpose. Spend the $3-7 a month on a legitimate VPN provider. The paid ones explicitly don't keep logs of your activity.
Check the VPN's privacy policy: Look for terms like "no-logging" or "zero-knowledge" architecture. If their privacy policy is vague or doesn't mention logging policies at all, that's a red flag.
Use strong passwords: Your streaming service account should have a unique, 16+ character password. If someone cracks your Peacock password, they have access to your account and your personal information. Use a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password to generate and store unique passwords.
Enable two-factor authentication: Most streaming services now offer this. Turn it on. It means even if someone gets your password, they can't access your account without your phone.
Disconnect your payment info: If you're not actively paying for a streaming service, consider removing your credit card from that account. Reduces the damage if an account gets compromised.
Future of Love Island Streaming
The reality of streaming rights is constantly shifting. What's available this year might be on a different platform next year. Keep an eye on the official Love Island website and your local broadcaster's announcements when Love Island All Stars Season 4 approaches.
There's also talk about Love Island expanding beyond season-based episodes into more continuous content—think weekly challenges and updates beyond just the main broadcast. If that happens, expect most of it to move to streaming platforms' apps rather than traditional TV.
The broader trend is that reality TV is increasingly becoming a streaming-first medium. Networks learned that people want to binge, they want on-demand access, and they want to avoid cable TV bundles. Love Island is part of that shift.
FAQ
What is Love Island All Stars Season 3?
Love Island All Stars Season 3 is a special season of the dating reality TV show that brings back previous winners and fan favorites from across different Love Island franchise versions to a villa in South Africa. Unlike regular seasons where contestants are mostly unknown, All Stars features people the audience already knows and cares about, which raises the drama quotient immediately.
Where can I watch Love Island All Stars Season 3 for free?
Free streaming is available in the UK through ITV Hub, in Australia through 9 Now, and in the US through Peacock's free tier (which includes ads). All three services don't require a subscription. The exact platform depends on where you're located, so check your country's local broadcaster if you don't fall into these regions.
Do I need a VPN to watch Love Island All Stars Season 3?
You only need a VPN if you're outside the region where the service is available and you want to access it anyway. If you're in the UK but traveling to Italy and want to watch ITV Hub, a VPN pointing to the UK makes sense. If you're already in a region where the show is freely available, you don't need a VPN at all.
How many episodes are in Love Island All Stars Season 3?
The season runs for six weeks, which typically means around 40-42 episodes depending on whether weekends have episodes or the schedule varies. Episodes air daily Monday through Friday in most regions, with occasional weekend episodes mixed in.
What devices can I watch Love Island All Stars on?
Every major device is supported: smartphones (iOS and Android), tablets, laptops, desktop computers, smart TVs, Fire Sticks, Roku devices, Apple TV, and Chromecast. The streaming services have apps on all these platforms, so you can watch whatever is most convenient for you.
Can I download episodes of Love Island All Stars Season 3 to watch offline?
Most of the streaming services (Peacock, ITV Hub, 9 Now) allow downloads for offline viewing, though you need to download while you have an active subscription. This is helpful for flights, train rides, or areas with spotty internet. Downloaded episodes usually expire after a certain period or when your subscription ends.
When do new episodes of Love Island All Stars Season 3 release?
New episodes drop daily during the six-week run. In the UK on ITV2, they air in the evening around 9 PM. On Peacock in the US, episodes become available early morning Eastern Time. In Australia on 9 Now, episodes arrive the day after UK broadcast. The exact timing varies by region.
What's the difference between Peacock free and Peacock Premium for Love Island?
Both tiers include access to Love Island All Stars Season 3. The free tier has ads interrupting episodes (typically 1-2 ad breaks per episode), while Premium removes most ads and sometimes gives early access to new episodes. If you can tolerate ads, free is perfectly fine for watching the show.
Is Love Island All Stars Season 3 available on Netflix?
Not globally. Love Island All Stars Season 3 is not on Netflix. Different regions have different arrangements with different platforms. Netflix has carried Love Island content in some countries in the past, but for Season 3, check with your local broadcaster to confirm what's available in your area.
What should I do if I get a geo-blocking error when trying to watch?
The streaming service has detected you're outside its service region. If you have a legitimate reason to access the service (like you're a UK citizen traveling abroad trying to access ITV Hub), use a VPN to connect through that region's servers. If you're in a region where the show isn't available through any legal channel, check what your local broadcaster offers or wait for the season to conclude and become available through other streaming platforms.
TL; DR
- Free streaming available: ITV Hub (UK), 9 Now (Australia), and Peacock Free Tier (US) all offer Love Island All Stars Season 3 without paid subscriptions
- Peacock Premium costs $5.99/month: Only worth it if you hate ads; free tier works fine for the show
- Use a VPN if traveling: Services like Express VPN or Nord VPN work reliably for accessing regional services, but only use them for services you're authorized to watch
- Episodes release daily: The six-week season drops new episodes Monday-Friday, usually in the evening UK time and early morning US time
- Watch party options exist: Teleparty syncs streaming across devices so friends in different countries can watch simultaneously
- Spoilers spread fast: Mute keywords on social media immediately if you can't watch on broadcast night
Bottom line: You can watch Love Island All Stars Season 3 for free in most countries. Check your local broadcaster first, and if that doesn't work, a cheap VPN plus a free regional service is still your cheapest option.
Key Takeaways
- Free streaming is available in UK (ITV Hub), Australia (9Now), and US (Peacock free tier with ads)
- Peacock Premium costs $5.99/month but is optional—the free tier includes Love Island All Stars with minimal ads
- Use a reputable VPN ($3-7/month) to access regional services while traveling, but only for services you're authorized to watch
- Episodes release daily for six weeks on different schedules by region; UK typically airs first in evenings
- Watch party apps like Teleparty sync streaming across devices so international friends can watch simultaneously and chat
