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King’s Lynn-born Love Island winner Jess Harding revealed as cast member for All Stars series

By Molly Nicholas

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Molly.Nicholas@iliffepublishing.co.uk

Published: 12:21, 05 January 2026

A Love Island winner who grew up in Lynn is getting ready for some winter African sun as she has been revealed as a cast member for an ‘All Stars’ edition.

Jess Harding, 25, who was a student at King Edward VII Academy, has been announced as one of the islanders for the winter edition of the ITV2 show, presented by Maya Jama.

She appeared in the Mallorcan villa on its tenth series back in 2023, when she was crowned winner alongside Sammy Root. She will now be making her second appearance.

This time, Jess, who owns beauty clinic Candy Aesthetics in London, will be jetting off to South Africa.

The 25-year-old, who lived in Lynn between 2009 and 2019, formerly worked at a taxi rank in the town.

She also has a background in performing arts, as she was a dance champion and performed at St George’s Guildhall during her time in the area.

Jess Harding, 25, who lived in Lynn and went to King Edward VII School, is on the winter series of Love Island. Picture: ITV/Love IslandJess Harding, 25, who lived in Lynn and went to King Edward VII School, is on the winter series of Love Island. Picture: ITV/Love Island
Jess Harding, 25, who lived in Lynn and went to King Edward VII School, is on the winter series of Love Island. Picture: ITV/Love Island

Love Island All Stars starts on Monday, January 12, at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX and is on every night apart from Saturdays.

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