The final episode of Love Island All Stars took an unexpected turn Monday night, moving beyond the usual crowning of a winning couple to include a live confrontation between contestants. Host Maya Jama was forced to intervene as Kyra Lizama publicly challenged both Curtis Pritchard and Jack Keating, sparking a moment of unscripted drama that quickly dominated social media conversation.
The confrontation unfolded as the finalists – Sean and Lucinda, Scott and Leanne, Ciaran and Samie (who ultimately won the competition), Yamen and Whitney, and Zac and Millie – awaited the results. Before the announcement, Jama brought back several previously eliminated Islanders to observe from the audience. It was then that Lizama first addressed Pritchard regarding a Valentine’s Day video he posted, but the exchange didn’t end there. She then turned her attention to Keating, accusing him of discussing her “business” and demanding he “keep my name out of your mouth.”
The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, signaling broad support for Lizama’s directness. Keating subsequently offered an apology, stating he hadn’t intended to cause offense and acknowledged his comments came across poorly. He admitted to a misjudgment in tone, saying, “I probably meant it in a more playful way in the moment, I apologise and I shouldn’t have said that and yeah, I f**ked up.” Jama quickly stepped in to de-escalate the situation, acknowledging Keating’s apology and urging the show to “move on,” a sentiment echoed by the applauding audience.
Sources indicate Lizama’s frustration stemmed from comments Keating made about her and Pritchard on a recent podcast appearance. While the specifics of those comments haven’t been widely reported, the incident highlights the lingering impact of off-air interactions and the potential for conflict even after filming has concluded. The willingness of Lizama to address the issue directly on live television is notable, particularly within the carefully curated environment of reality television.
The incident quickly became a trending topic on social media, with viewers expressing support for Lizama’s assertive stance. Many praised her for “standing on business” and “clocking” both Pritchard, and Keating. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Obsessed with Kyra dragging both Curtis and Jack on live tv #loveisland #loveislandallstars,” while another commented, “Absolute f**king cinema, Kyra standing on business, clocking Curtis and Jack on live tv, had these two men gagged, give her the 50k instead #loveisland #loveislandallstars #loveislanduk.” A third simply stated, “Yes Kyra!!! #LoveIsland” accompanied by clapping emojis.
This isn’t the first time the All Stars season has seen behind-the-scenes tensions spill into the public eye. The Valentine’s Day video involving Pritchard had already generated discussion prior to the finale, and Lizama’s confrontation with Keating suggests a broader pattern of unresolved issues among the contestants. The willingness of producers to allow these moments to play out, even if requiring intervention from Jama, adds a layer of authenticity – and unpredictability – to the typically highly-produced format.
The incident raises questions about the boundaries between on-screen personas and off-screen interactions, and the extent to which contestants are expected to maintain a certain level of decorum even after the cameras stop rolling. It also underscores the power of social media and podcasting to amplify conflicts and create new avenues for drama within the reality television landscape. While the show ultimately crowned Ciaran and Samie as the winning couple, it was Lizama’s confrontation that arguably left the most lasting impression on viewers.
Love Island All Stars is currently available to watch on ITVX.
