Who is Charlie Frederick? Love Island: All Stars 2026 contestant

Love Island All Stars is coming back for a third season, and Charlie Frederick is hoping to find love again after first appearing on the show eight years ago.

The new season starts next Monday, January 12th, and will feature Charlie alongside some returning cast members. This time, the show is filmed in sunny South Africa.

Will Charlie fare better on this visit to the villa than he did before? And, crucially, will he finally find romance?

Keep reading to find out all about Charlie and what he’s been doing since we last saw him on the show.

Charlie Frederick key facts: Age, job and Instagram

Age: 30

Job: TV personality, model and personal trainer

Location: London

Instagram: @charliefrederick_

Who is Charlie Frederick?

Charlie Frederick is a 30-year-old Londoner who works as a personal trainer and has appeared on TV, most notably as a contestant on Love Island in 2018, when he joined the show as a new arrival.

Charlie’s time in the villa on Mallorca was short-lived; he and Hayley Hughes were eliminated after just five days.

What season of Love Island was Charlie Frederick on?

Charlie joined the show as a new contestant on day 8 of season 4 in 2018 and went on dates with Hayley Hughes, Samira Mighty, and Georgia Steel. He eventually paired up with Hayley, but the other Islanders voted them the least compatible couple.

Both contestants were eliminated from the island just five days after Charlie’s arrival, as they received the fewest votes from viewers.

What happened between Charlie Frederick and Hayley Hughes?

Charlie and Hayley didn’t continue their romantic relationship after appearing on the show, and Charlie held Hayley responsible for them both leaving the villa.

Looking back, he admitted he’d have chosen a different partner if he’d known he wouldn’t receive any reciprocation. He specifically mentioned he likely would have coupled up with Megan Barton-Hanson.

He also added: “110% I would go back in there,” – well now’s his chance!

What has Charlie Frederick done since Love Island 2020?

Charlie became part of the Made in Chelsea cast in 2020, following a trend of people from other reality shows like Love Island. He dated fellow cast member Verity Scarlett during his time on the show, but didn’t appear in the next season.

He’s still working as a model and social media influencer, building a brand around fitness, health, and wellness. He also provides online personal training services.

Has Charlie Frederick dated anyone since Love Island 2020?

Besides Verity from Made in Chelsea, Charlie has also been rumored to have dated Lucie Donlan and Arabella Chi, who both later became contestants on Love Island in 2019.

Why is Charlie Frederick returning for Love Island All Stars?

Charlie is excited to return to the villa, explaining he feels like he has things left to do and relationships to explore.

I remember the first time, being in that situation for five days felt like forever, and all I really wanted was to connect with someone. But this time, I’m determined to see things through. I’m going to fully explore every possibility and not give up before I’ve even considered it.

He explained that he’s grown a lot as a person since appearing on Love Island eight years ago, and viewers will likely see a significant change in him.

I’ve become much more self-assured and comfortable with who I am, and I’m no longer worried about others’ opinions. I’m a kind person, and I’m looking for a chance to demonstrate that.

Love Island: All Stars returns on Monday 12th January at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

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Phoebe Kowhai BarnesFreelance Writer

Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a freelance writer specializing in pop culture and entertainment for TopMob. Before that, she was a Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab, where she oversaw their local team. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Nottingham.

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