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Love Island: All Stars review – This nostalgic spin-off might just rekindle our love for an ailing show

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The nation’s romance with has lost its spark. Five years ago, the dating show was a reality TV phenomenon, alluring and addictive enough to make us curtail our social lives in order to make it home in time for the synthy opening music. But after season upon season of identikit casting, concerns over the impact on contestants’ mental health and a few lacklustre winter spin-offs, ratings have gone into freefall. In 2023, just 1.3 million tuned in for the summer launch episode, 1 million fewer than the previous year. Can anything rekindle this

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