Love Island is officially back on our screens to keep our lives filled with drama during cosy season. And this time round, ITV has brought back some of our favourite former Islanders for a second shot at finding love. From series four's most loyal contestant Georgia Steel, to recent series 10 Islander Mitch, it's going to be a chaotic time in the villa. But just how much are the Islanders getting paid to appear on the show for a second time?

According to a report in The Sun the Islanders are making a lot more money than they did the first time around.

A source told the publication the Islanders are allegedly getting paid £2,000 a week to return to the villa. The show is on for five weeks, so the contestants can expect to make around £10,000 if they stay for the duration of the show, plus the £50,000 if they win the series.

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During their first series of Love Island contestants are said to be paid around £375 per week for appearing on the show.

However, according to a source the contestants were unhappy with the £2,000, with the source claiming many of the Islanders rely on social media posts to make a living and therefore the income would be down.

"Most of the returning stars have already filmed promo videos for Love Island All Stars but haven't signed their contracts. They are pushing ITV for more cash because they're saying £2,000 a week isn't enough," the source said. "Many of the Islanders rely on their social media deals to make cash and by going into the villa, their revenue source will be down."

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The series began earlier this week, with host Maya Jama returning to the series and the show heading back to the South African villa which appeared in the previous winter series this time last year.

Love Island All Stars continues on ITV1 and ITVX