Arabella Chi has become the latest bombshell to join the Love Island All Stars – after footballer Ruben Dias “dumped” her.
The 32-year-old model was confirmed as the new bombshell on the ITV show at the end of Friday's episode and it appears she is entering the villa as a newly single lady.
Reality star Arabella and footballer Ruben, 26, were seen jetting off on holiday together as they arrived at Manchester Airport on New Year's Day after being at the center of romance rumors since September last year.
However, Ruben reportedly dumped Arabella shortly after she returned to the UK, leaving her free to potentially find love in the ITV2 show's South African villa with one of her island housemates.
At the end of Friday's Love Island All Stars show, Arabella shared: “I may have recently gotten out of a relationship but I'm ready to meet the man of my dreams so take me back to that villa!”
Arabella Chi has joined Love Island All Stars as the latest bombshell – following her split from footballer Ruben Dias
Arabella and Ruben, 26, were seen jetting off on holiday together on New Year's Day after being at the center of romance rumors since September last year (Ruben pictured this week)
In November, The Sun reported that Arabella regularly flew from her home in Ibiza to spend time with Ruben in the UK.
They added that the Portuguese hunk is “showering” the looker with gifts but the couple are trying to keep their romance a secret.
A source said: “Rúben and Arabella have been quietly dating for a month. She visited him in Manchester and their dates were all under the radar.
“They went to Paris for their first romantic getaway this week, where he wined and dined her at the best restaurant.”
“Rúben and Arabella are trying to keep their relationship secret because it is still in its early stages. But they had the best time together in Paris and really seem to be falling in love.'
However, the couple sparked speculation among their fans after several eagle-eyed followers claimed that the pair had gone on a romantic trip to Paris together in November after they posted nearly identical photos.
Both Rúben and Arabella shared snaps of the Eiffel Tower, taken from the same angle and apparently just a few minutes apart, as the same passers-by could be seen in the snaps.
Model and social influencer Arabella, who took part in the fifth season of Love Island in 2019, split from New York businessman Richie Akiva in September last year.
Man City player Ruben reportedly broke up with Arabella shortly after she returned to the UK, leaving her free to potentially find love in the ITV2 show's South African villa
Speaking on Friday's edition of Love Island All Stars, Arabella shared: “I may have only recently left a relationship behind, but I'm ready to meet the man of my dreams.”
Before their split, they caused a stir when Arabella was spotted hanging out in Ibiza with none other than Hollywood A-lister Leonardo DipCario.
In recent days, she has been spotted enjoying the sun aboard Leo's yacht along with several of his friends.
It soon emerged that Arabella had met the 48-year-old Oscar winner through his close friend Richie, with whom she shared a steamy kiss.
Arabella was also linked to another athlete, former French rugby player Yoann Huget, last year after the pair were spotted together at the French Open in June.
A source said at the time: “They've been together for a while and now things have gotten more serious, so they were happy to make it official at the French Open.”
In 2021, she was also briefly linked to DJ Tom Zanetti, but quickly dismissed the claims, emphasizing: “We did a shoot together, but we're just good friends!” People have assumed more than it is.
“I'm 100 percent single and for the first time in my life I'm learning about myself and what I want in a man now.”
“I don’t want to be satisfied. When you're younger you think, “He's hot, that's enough for now,” but now I'm like, “No, I know what I want and I know what I'm worth.”
Model and social influencer Arabella, who took part in the fifth season of Love Island in 2019, split from New York businessman Richie Akiva in September last year (Arabella and Richie pictured in September)
Before her split from Richie, they caused a stir when Arabella was spotted in Ibiza with none other than Hollywood star Leonardo DipCario (Leoardo pictured last week)
During Friday's episode of Love Island All Stars, Georgia Harrison warned the other islanders about the potential impact of Arabella.
Georgia said to the other girls, “I know Arabella… none of us are safe, no way!”
Arabella has already appeared in the fifth season of Love Island and is now ready to meet the man from Love Island [her] Dreams'.
Before entering the villa, she shared: “I've been lucky enough to hang around Hollywood circles, but I still haven't found love.”
“I'm Arabella, I was on season five of Love Island. 'I may have just gotten out of a relationship but I'm ready to meet the man of my dreams, so take me back to that villa!'
In 2019, Arabella admitted she wouldn't be afraid to “tiptoe read” during her Love Island stint.
The London-born star explained at the time: “It's the nature of the show that you have to tread on toes.”
Arabella also said she was perfect for the ITV show.
When asked why she was a good fit for the program, Arabella said, “I'm definitely a very energetic person.”
Arabella was also linked to another athlete, former French rugby player Yoann Huget, last year after the pair were spotted together at the French Open in June
“I bring a funny element, there's no one there who's the joker.” I like jokes. I like playing funny pranks on people.
“I really want to find someone there.”
“After my last relationship, I’m so ready inside to find someone.”
Love Island: All Stars Unseen Bits airs on Saturday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
LOVE ISLAND ALL STARS: MEET THE CAST
Liberty Poole
AGE: 24
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I have much more confidence and know exactly what I want from a relationship. I just want to have fun and meet a lovely boy.
How will you feel if you run into an ex in the villa or someone you've dated since appearing on the show? It's always going to be awkward isn't it, it's always going to be weird to see someone you've been with being with someone else. I wish my ex-partners nothing but the best. I will focus on my own journey.
Kaz Kamwi
AGE: 29
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? To be completely honest, I really want to find love.
I had a great time last series, but I want to have an even better time.
How will you feel if you run into an ex in the villa or someone you previously dated from the series? The thing is: I'm a bad guy, so I'm going to handle this with as much grace as possible.
Georgia Harrison
AGE: 29
SERIES: 3
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? This is the last year of my 20s so I want to go to the villa, have fun and hopefully meet someone I can fall in love with. I am lucky in the sense that I have everything I could want in my life, apart from love.
If you had to pick your top Islanders from Series 1 to 10, who would they be and why? Chris Taylor, he is hilarious and the main thing that attracts me is a man who can make me laugh. What a funny guy and like I said, I'm looking for someone to do TikTok with so I think he's up for something like that!
Demi Jones
AGE: 25
SERIES: 6
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I have lost a lot of self-confidence over the last few years due to my health problems, but this year I trained in the gym, found my self-confidence and got it back. So, let's find a man!
How will you feel if you run into an ex in the villa or someone you've dated since the show? It will be interesting to see if old flames are rekindled. Of course, people cross paths a lot on Love Island and believe me, I have a few paths!
Hannah Elizabeth
AGE: 33
SERIES: 1
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I'm returning to the Love Island Villa because I did it eight years ago and what an opportunity I never thought I'd get again. I'm not very good at finding love, but I had fun the first time, so I'll have fun again.
You got engaged last time on the show. Do you think there could be wedding bells again this time? Absolutely not, not in Villa No. Maybe when I get out, but I have to give it some time.
Georgia Steel
AGE: 25
SERIES: 4
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I'm 25, I have a house, a cat, a nice car – I have everything in life except a boyfriend, so why not just go for it.
You were brave and honest when you spoke openly about being cheated on by a former partner. How has this experience affected the way you approach dating now?
I now take this experience as a really positive reflection. I look at it as something I had to go through to become stronger and learn things in life so I can learn what I want from my next partner.
Molly Smith
AGE: 29
SERIES: 6
Jake Cornish
AGE: 26
SERIES: 7
How will you feel if you run into an ex in the villa or someone you've dated since appearing on the show? Well, there is only one and that is Liberty. There has never been any bad blood between us and everything happens for a reason. In the end we just become two different people.
What will you do differently this time? When it comes to other people's opinions, I am no longer indecisive. This is my way of life now, so I will adopt that into the villa.
Toby Aromolaran
AGE: 24
SERIES: 7
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? If I'm single and Love Island is a chance for me, how could you turn down the chance to find love again?!
You had a long-term relationship with Chloe Burrows. How do you think she will react when she hears that you are going to the villa? I don't know how she would take it. We will always love each other and I think she would wish me good luck as I would definitely do the same.
Chris Taylor
AGE: 33
SERIES: 9
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? The last time I was there was only 15 days, so I want to do it again and enjoy it all again. I'm 33 now and making progress slowly – I'm getting ear hair! It would be nice to have a girl to trim my ears!
How was the Barbie movie made? I was invited to an afterparty by Margot Robbie and ended up at an afterparty with her. I panicked and started talking to her just because I was having really stupid conversations. I can only assume that my silly conversation made an impression on Margot Robbie. 18 months later I received an email from Warner Brothers.
Luis Morrison
AGE: 29
SERIES: 1
Why are you returning to the famous Love Island villa? It was the best experience of my life. I've found love in the villa before and who knows if I can find love there again?
What will you do differently this time?
I'm much older and wiser, so I know what I'm getting myself into. I don’t have a game plan at all – I’m an open book, so I’ll go with the flow and see what happens.
Anton Danyluk
AGE: 29
SERIES: 5
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? For me it was a piece of cake. I got the call and it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and probably the best summer I've ever had in my life. Getting the chance to do it twice will be incredible.
Why do you think the Love Island Villa is the perfect place to find love?
I think this time things will be different on Love Island: All Stars as we all understand what it's like to go on Love Island and the only thing missing now is finding a partner.
Mitchel Taylor
AGE: 27
SERIES: 10
Why are you returning to the Love Island villa? I think I went in with my heart and soul the first time and got hurt, and this time I'm just going in to have fun and when a connection is made, a connection is made.
Over the summer you were given the name “Messy Mitch” and a name that you made your own. Can we expect more of this in the series? To be honest, I don't really plan on being Messy Mitch. It just depends on what day of the week it is. I wear my feelings on my sleeve and what you see is what you get. I'm very honest and very opinionated and I think people like me for that.
Callum Jones
AGE: 27
SERIES: 6