&#8216;After this I am truly retired&#8217;

What’s that? Why it’s the sound of iconic Love Islander Scott van-der-Sluis making yet another dramatic return to the Love Island villa for the third season of Love Island All Stars, and honestly, it’s so good to see this chaotic man back on our screens.

The former Love Island contestant returned as a bombshell at the end of last night’s premiere episode of the new season, shocking everyone, including his best friend Whitney.

Scott was only in the Villa for mere moments before he started the drama after insulting fellow Islander Sean, telling him: “On your season you were one of the worst Islanders I’ve ever seen… you were that far up Joey’s a**e, you were naming his organs after candy.” Ouch.

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Apart from delivering savage blows what else is there to know about Scott? Here’s all the crucial info you need.

How old is Scott?

Scott is 25 years old.

Where is Scott from?

Scott is from Wales and prior to going on Love Island he played as a professional footballer.

What is Scott’s original Love Island series?

The first time Scott was on Love Island was on series 10 in 2023. During his time in the Villa he was getting on well with Catherine and many fans had hoped they would make it all the way but it was not meant to be.

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Scott with Catherine during Love Island series 10

How many other Love Island series has Scott been on?

After Scott appeared on Love Island in the UK, he then quickly went on Love Island USA that same summer in 2023 and stayed on the show for a week before being dumped from the Villa.

He then also appeared in Love Island Games that same year and was dumped after just three days on the show. His new appearance on Love Island All Stars, makes his fourth, and what he says will be his final time in a Love Island franchise, “Love Island is home to me and I’ve always wanted to complete the full circle. After this I am truly retired, I can confidently say I will be truly retired.”

Scott is now tied with Casey O’Gorman for the most Love Island appearances of all time.

What other reality shows has Scott been on?

Love Island isn’t the only reality show we’ve seen Scott appear on. Last year he appeared on Netflix’s dating show Perfect Match, where reality stars from across Netflix, MTV and ABC pair up and compete to be voted the ‘Perfect Match’.

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During his time on the show he got to know Rachel Recchia from The Bachelor and Juliette Porter from Siesta Key, but ultimately nothing progressed with either of them.

Why is Scott coming back to Love Island?

Prior to heading into the Villa, Scott said about his return: “Since my time on Love Island 10, I think I’ve been on a journey for the last two and half years and I’ve always had in my head that All Stars is the final chapter of that journey. That’s all I’m missing so it would be nice to find something real and find someone to care about.”