Love Island: All Stars contestant Scott Thomas has revealed what his well known brothers Adam and Ryan thought about him returning to the villa.
The reality star, 36, coupled up with Kady McDermott on the second series of the ITV2 dating programme in 2016 but they split a year later.
Now, he is returning to to the show for the All Stars edition and revealed that both Corrie actor Ryan and Waterloo Road star Adam are ‘convinced’ he will find love.
He told The Mirror: ‘My brothers are so supportive of me. Adam was the one who really talked me into doing it.
‘He said it makes so much sense, you need to go show the best version of you. We’re so proud of you now.
‘We were proud of you the first time but the new Scott deserves a chance to show off all the work I’ve done on myself.
Love Island: All Stars contestant Scott Thomas has revealed what his well known brothers Adam and Ryan thought about him returning to the villa
He has revealed that both Ryan – who played Jason Grimshaw on Coronation Street – and Waterloo Road star Adam are both ‘convinced’ he will find love
‘And also they want to see me settle down and they want to see me with someone. They’re convinced I’m going to meet someone.’
Podcast host Scott is also in agreement with his brothers that this is a good time for him to have another stint on reality TV.
In recent years, he has gone sober and found that has been for the benefit of his overall health both ‘physically and mentally’.
He also insisted that while some may assume that men reach their peak in their 20s, it is in his 30s that he has started to feel as if he is in his ‘prime’.
His ex-girlfriend Kady returned to the Love Island villa in 2023, but he admitted that if she were to make another comeback, it would be a ‘shock to the system’.
The pair haven’t spoke to each other for several years now, and Scott admitted that it is ‘really weird’ that they have never crossed paths when they are in the same industry.
Scott continued: ‘Me and Kady haven’t seen each other in nine years going on that show, she’s grown up, I’m a completely different person.
‘ I don’t know. I’m going to give everybody a chance.
The reality star, 36, coupled up with Kady McDermott (pictured) on the second series of the ITV2 dating programme in 2016 but they split a year later
![The pair enjoyed a romance with in series two [pictured] before the they ended things in 2017 following a huge bust-up](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/01/93995325-14277019-The_pair_enjoyed_a_romance_with_in_series_two_pictured_before_th-a-26_1736731788398.jpg)
The pair enjoyed a romance with in series two [pictured] before the they ended things in 2017 following a huge bust-up
!['I honestly do not know what I would do if I saw Kady, that is a fact! We have not crossed paths in five years, maybe longer... It didn't end in the best way possible' [pictured in 2016]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/01/93995323-14277019-_I_honestly_do_not_know_what_I_would_do_if_I_saw_Kady_that_is_a_-a-28_1736731819831.jpg)
‘I honestly do not know what I would do if I saw Kady, that is a fact! We have not crossed paths in five years, maybe longer… It didn’t end in the best way possible’ [pictured in 2016]
When asked how his dating history has been, the TV star admitted that it’s not gone well as he has found going on booze-free dates difficult
‘I don’t know if she’s going in or not, if I was to see someone in there I would probably be the most worried about seeing her in there – it’s a bit of a mad experience seeing your ex. But at the same time, I’d be open to just having a chat.’
Giving a glimpse into his recent romance, Scott told how he was seeing someone on and off for 18 months, but that relationship ended six months ago.
However, he’s now raring to get in the villa and crack on with romance, despite the thought of that terrifying him.
On whether he’s ready to settle down in a new relationship, he said: ‘100% I’m ready. Yeah, like 100%. I think the most ready I’ve ever been which is scary for me because I never would have admitted that a few years ago.’
Love Island: All Stars returns Monday 13th January at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS LINE UP
GABBY ALLEN
AGE: 32
SERIES 3 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
Because it’s the trenches out there! I feel like I have all my ducks in a row, it has been 8 years since I went into the Villa. I now run my businesses and I’ve grown up a lot… but I just haven’t found ‘the one’ yet.
KAZ CROSSLEY
AGE: 29
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
The first experience I had was so amazing and also so much fun! I’m even more mature now so I’m ready to find a relationship.
SCOTT THOMAS
AGE: 36
SERIES 2 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’ve been on a massive journey over the last five years; I’ve been working on sobriety, personal growth, self development, when I first went into the Villa I was still a bit of a boy.
RONNIE VINT
AGE: 28
SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I learnt so much from my experience last time. In the Villa I was always in ‘triangles’ and what not, but I feel like I’ve grown up a lot.
LUCA BISH
AGE: 25
SERIES 8 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I had such a good time last time, why not? I get to have a good time with the possibility of ending up with someone.
MARCEL SOMERVILLE
AGE: 39
SERIES 3 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I thought that I’d completed love and found my happily ever after – but the universe had a different plan. Somehow every time my life’s at a crossroads, I’ve got the opportunity to do Love Island. So I thought, why not?
CURTIS PRITCHARD
AGE: 28
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I feel like I’m in a different stage in my life. The idea of settling down is a serious idea in my life right now. I haven’t found my true love.
Nas will be entering the villa almost a year after splitting from girlfriend Eva Zapico four years after they met in the villa
NAS MAJEED
AGE: 28
SERIES 6 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
It was so much fun the first time around, waking up every day with a smile on my face – it feels like a full circle moment.
OLIVIA HAWKINS
AGE: 29
SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’m still single and getting close to my thirties, I feel ready for it now. I’m ready to meet a nice man. People misinterpret my honesty and how real I am.
CATHERINE AGBAJE
AGE: 24
SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to find love again, I want to give it another shot because it works!
INDIA REYNOLDS
AGE: 34
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I’ve been single for two and a half years and I think it’s time to settle down.
I don’t put any effort into dating and I don’t really like meeting people from apps so I’m looking forward to getting to know people in the Villa.
ELMA PAZAR
AGE: 32
SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND
Why do you want to return to Love Island?
I want to have fun and I want to give it a proper go this time. My time was cut short the first time round and who knows, I could be the next Sophie (Piper) and Josh (Ritchie) or Molly (Smith) and Tom (Clare).