LOVE Island star Curtis Pritchard is already enjoying special perks ahead of the new All Stars series.
The ballroom dancer, 28, flew to South Africa in upper class whilst the other All Stars languished in premium economy.
The 2019 Islander, who appeared on the Irish version of Strictly, checked in at the luxury desk with Virgin Atlantic at Heathrow Airport this morning.
Other cast members, including 2024 star Ronnie Vint, were seated in the more affordable Premium Economy with British Airways.
The Sun understands that Curtis upgraded himself and paid for the fancier flight out of his own money, rather than ITV footing the bill.
Last week we revealed how Curtis’s ex-girlfriend Maura Higgins, who he met in the villa in 2019, is worried he’ll spill the beans on their eight month romance.
Maura is now seeing Strictly Come Dancing‘s Pete Wicks and spent the Christmas period with him in Ireland.
An insider said: “Her break-up with Curtis wasn’t the best and Maura always worried he’d be the ex that could blab.
“It’s also less than ideal when she’s hoping to build on her I’m A Celebrity profile and advance her career.
Curtis’s appearance on All Stars took many fans by surprise as he had seemingly been in a happy relationship with Sophie Sheridan.
A source said: “Curtis split from Sophie a few months ago after the pair decided they were better off as friends.
“The romance had run its course and Curtis couldn’t see the relationship going any further.
“It came at the right time, as Love Island bosses were also desperate to get him back on the show for All Stars.
“When Curtis was approached by bosses, he jumped at the chance of returning.
“He’s newly-single and loves being on telly, so getting the chance to be back in the villa and to find love again was a no brainer.
“He loved doing Love Island first time around and now that he’s single it’s come at a great time for him.”
The pair have since deleted any trace of each other from their Instagram with Curtis hoping to find his dream woman – six years after he dated Maura Higgins.
Love Island: All Stars launches in Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday, January 13.
Other familiar faces in the line-up include Scott Thomas, Marcel Somerville, Luca Bish and Kaz Crossley.
Love Island All Stars is returning to TV for season 2.
Here we take you though the line-up of Islanders’ who are set to go into the villa so far.
Bombshell rumours
Each series brings with it string of hot single bombshells making their epic entrance into the villa.
Here’s who is rumoured to be going into the villa so far:
