Table of Contents
- Helena Ford's Desire for Redemption
- A More Serious Approach
- Reflections on Relationships
- Looking Ahead
- Dating Life After Love Island
- Love Island All Stars 2026 Rumored Line-Up
LOVE Island’s Helena Ford has shared her intentions for a different experience if she participates in All Stars, expressing her desire for “redemption.”
The former air hostess, 30, had a varied experience in the villa this summer, as her initial connection soured when her partner's wandering eye turned to others.
Helena Ford seeks redemption on Love Island All Stars
Helena has discussed her plans for the new series, stating she will take it more seriously than her first time
She plans to return in the New Year, stating that viewers will witness a more serious side of her after facing criticism for her carefree attitude towards Harry’s rebellious behavior.
“I need to go and get my little redemption arc,” she said in an exclusive interview with The Sun.
“I believe that with All Stars, they truly reveal a different side of you because viewers are already familiar with the cast. They understand their personalities.
“You’ll get to see more of who they are, so it won’t just be hideaway Helena.”
“During my last stint, I was just being myself, having fun without overthinking things.
“This time around, I think I’ll adopt a more serious approach regarding relationships.”
She added: “I’ve never had a boyfriend or been in a relationship, and I never really felt the urge to be in one.
“However, after leaving the villa this time, I realized that I actually do want to settle down.”
“I wish to focus more seriously on relationships this time. I feel like I was too lighthearted before.”
Helena partnered with Harry on the first day of the series, and they were seen as early favorites due to their shared humor and easygoing nature.
However, Harry did not provide Helena with his full attention and soon developed an interest in Shakira, with whom he ultimately finished as runner-up.
In retrospect, Helena wishes she had explored other connections sooner and regrets not allowing other options to develop.
With Harry now in a happy relationship, she believes she won’t be distracted by him next time.
“I was solely focused on Harry,” she explained. “Even with people I connected with or found attractive, I was still like, ‘no, it’s not Harry’. So, not having him in the villa will provide a new perspective.
“I believe it will lead to a different journey for everyone involved.”
Helena has even begun considering potential matches for All Stars.
“I was thinking the other day about who I might fancy,” she shared. “I’m definitely drawn to personalities. Even if you threw Ronnie into the mix, I think we’d have a great time.”
They were seen enjoying drinks and having fun at the National Television Awards last month, leading to speculation about a potential romance.
Helena has discussed her love life after being linked to another Islander
She connected with Ronnie Vint at the NTAs last month
However, she has clarified that their relationship is purely platonic.
Speaking from her home in West London, she stated: “I think Ronnie and I are just friends. We get along well, but it’s definitely more of a friendship.
“I’m not sure how this rumor started. It felt like I left the villa, and suddenly everyone on TikTok was saying: Helena and Ronnie should be together.
“Then we ended up in the same box at the NTAs, and people recorded us having shots together. The next morning, I woke up to see TikTok videos of us.
“I was just like, ‘how did this even happen?’ But at the moment, we are definitely just friends.”
At the NTAs, their conversation was light and polite, and she harbors no ill feelings towards him.
“I’m just like, ‘yeah, I’m over that’,” she said. “I don’t want any negativity from that to resurface. There’s no bad blood between Harry and me.”
Since the show concluded, Helena has gradually re-entered the dating scene.
She is a fan of the Breeze app, which eliminates small talk and facilitates immediate meet-ups
