Scott Van Der Sluis, Love Island’s reigning king of persistence, is reportedly gearing up for a record-breaking fourth attempt at finding love on the hit dating show. After striking out on Love Island UK, Love Island USA, and Love Island Games, the 23-year-old Welsh footballer may soon be packing his bags for South Africa to take another shot at romance on the upcoming All Stars edition.
A TV insider told The Sun: “Scott is a seasoned pro at shaking things up in the villa now. He knows how to deliver good TV and bring everything he’s learned from his international stints. While he’s yet to find ‘the one,’ maybe the South African sunshine will change his luck.”
Scott’s journey on the show began in 2023 during the 10th season of Love Island UK, where he coupled up with Catherine Agbaje. Despite fans rooting for the pair, their romance fizzled out in the villa. A fleeting moment of hope emerged when a cozy FaceTime call between the two went viral, but that, too, was short-lived when Scott announced his next venture on Love Island USA.
Never one to shy away from drama, Scott’s villa appearances have been peppered with memorable moments. From social media spats with Whitney Abedayo to calling out Mitch Taylor’s messy antics, Scott’s history of stirring the pot has cemented him as a fan-favorite wildcard.
Rumors are now swirling that his former flame, Catherine, might also be making her way to the All Stars series. If both sign on, fans could witness a long-anticipated reunion—or perhaps even a fiery confrontation. Catherine famously ditched Scott for Casa Amor bombshell Elom, only to see the relationship unravel. Reflecting on her decision, she admitted, “Our relationship already had holes in it, but early on we decided that we were going to be friends.”
While ITV has yet to confirm any contestants for the All Stars edition, Scott’s rumored return has fans buzzing. His cheeky jab at producers after being snubbed from a previous season—“This is Ex on the Beach, that’s why I’m not in there”—shows he’s ready to bring his signature humor and unpredictability back to the villa.
Could fourth time be the charm for Scott Van Der Sluis? Love Island fans are counting down the days to find out. One thing’s for sure: with Scott in the mix, it’s bound to be a season to remember.
