Maya Jama

Television presenter and former Radio One star Maya Jama has reportedly been 'confirmed' as the new Love Island presenter. The Bristol host would take over ...

I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. “They’re just in the process of finalising the last few details — but barring any huge surprises she will be announced formally very soon. I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. She said she planned to pursue other opportunities. The Bristol host would take over from Laura Whitmore who announced she would not be returning. She is fun, beautiful and a brilliant presenter.

TV presenter Maya Jama is reportedly set to become the new host of Love Island, after former presenter Laura Whitmore left her role on the ITV2 dating after ...

I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. I won’t be hosting the next series of Love Island. "They’re just in the process of finalising the last few details — but barring any huge surprises she will be announced formally very soon. "I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. Do you love celebrities, fashion, home interiors and beauty? She is fun, beautiful and a brilliant presenter. A source told the publication: “Maya was ITV’s dream option. It is believed that she will also host the next series of the original version of show, which will air during the summer in 2023. Maya is reportedly set to front the upcoming winter edition of Love Island, which is scheduled to take place in South Africa in January. [Maya Jama](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/maya-jama) is reportedly set to take over [Laura Whitmore](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/laura-whitmore)'s former role as the host of [Love Island](https://www.ok.co.uk/latest/love-island). [leaving the show shortly after the 2022 series aired](https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/breaking-laura-whitmore-love-island-27796238), and fans have been eagerly waiting to find out who will be hosting the next series of the ITV2 dating show. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/?utm_medium=browser_notifications&utm_source=pushly) has revealed that she's in the process of finalising her contract with ITV.

Maya Jama, 28, is said to be in the final stages of organising her contract but has agreed to the role of Love Island host, starting next year.

The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19596499/replace-love-island-laura-whitmore/) [Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/distraction-pieces-podcast-with-scroobius-pip/id929136539) The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/) [Inside the battle to replace Love Island's Laura Whitmore - with Maya Jama and Vick Hope leading the race The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/19925803/maya-jama-multi-millionaire-love-island-job/) [New Love Island presenter revealed as huge TV star after Laura Whitmore exit 'The host only comes on three or four times, it's always been the way, but it gets the most attention. 'I wish it was still possible but know you'll be in safe hands. Exit: Laura announced in August this year that she was quitting Love Island and would not be returning to host the next series of the ITV2 dating show Laura announced in August this year that she was quitting Love Island and will not be returning to host the next series of the ITV2 dating show. Farewell: The TV presenter has been hotly-tipped to replace former host Laura Whitmore (pictured) as the host of the popular ITV2 reality dating programme Fresh start: Maya Jama, 28, is said to be in the final stages of organising her contract but has agreed to the role of Love Island host, starting next year Maya is said to be in the final stages of organising her contract but has agreed to the role which will kick off next year in South Africa, according to - Broadcaster Maya is said to be in the final stages of organising her contract but has agreed to the role which will kick off next year in South Africa [Laura Whitmore](/tvshowbiz/laura-whitmore/index.html) as the host of the popular [ITV2](/tvshowbiz/itv/index.html) reality dating programme.

Love Island's new host has apparently been revealed as TV host Maya Jama is said to be taking over after Laura Whitmore quit the show.

ITV added in a statement: "Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. It follows Laura stepping down as host after two years in the role, as she planned to pursue other projects. I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island. The TV favourite was recently rumoured for the summertime role, but has now reportedly agreed to join the series - with contracts apparently being finalised. They’re just in the process of finalising the last few details — but barring any huge surprises she will be announced formally very soon.

But after much speculation on who the next host could be, with rumours flying around ex-islanders Maura Higgins and 2022 winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu, it is now ...

Reflecting on her departure, she said: ‘Love Island is a show that I love to watch, and I always want to work on shows that I enjoy. But I’m really proud of what I did, and proud to leave on what I think has been a brilliant series, with great winners.’ She added: ‘I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. [Ekin-Su wasn’t the winner of our recent poll to see who fans wanted to host Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/24/love-island-fans-decide-who-should-replace-laura-whitmore-17236225/), as it was actually Maura. But there’s nothing more that I can do with it. [Paige Thorne returns to day job as paramedic for first shift post-Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/30/love-islands-paige-thorne-returns-for-first-shift-back-as-paramedic-17483166/?ico=more_text_links) The queen of Love Island received 33% of the vote, above Maya (27%), Ekin-Su (15%), Emily (13%), AJ (7%), and Katherine Ryan (6%). [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [Maya Jama](https://metro.co.uk/tag/maya-jama/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) is reportedly set to replace [Laura Whitmore](https://metro.co.uk/tag/laura-whitmore/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2) as the new host of [Love Island](https://metro.co.uk/tag/love-island/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK3). [ hinted she found it difficult to cope with the ‘parameters’ ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/02/love-island-host-laura-whitmore-explains-reason-for-exit-from-itv-show-17292323/)put in place in her role on the ITV show. [Caroline Flack](https://metro.co.uk/tag/caroline-flack/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) and going on to present three series, and [stepped down earlier this year, ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/22/love-island-laura-whitmore-quits-dating-show-after-two-years-17226184/)saying there were ‘certain elements of the show’ that she’s ‘found very difficult’. [The Sun ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/)that Maya was ‘discussed’ as a ‘possible replacement’ for Caroline before Laura had been chosen two years ag, ‘but now the time is right.’

From her four-year relationship with Stormzy to her rumoured romance with Drake and former fiancé Ben Simmons.

At 16 you think the world is a fairytale and it took me out of that. Maya's most famous relationship was with British rapper Stormzy, who she began dating in 2016. Maya sparked romance rumours with Canadian rapper Drake back in 2020 after he name-dropped her in his verse on Headie One's song Only You. Up until August of this year, Maya was engaged to Australian-born basketball pro Ben Simmons. But how much do you know about Maya's life away from the cameras? MORE:

MAYA Jama is to replace Laura Whitmore as host of Love Island, The Sun can reveal.The popular presenter, 28, has agreed to take on the role and bosses.

Addressing controversy over the Islanders in the last series — bullying and misogynistic behaviour were alleged — she said: “It is hard. “Your face is the front of the show but I am one tiny person and have no producing role so I couldn’t say if I didn’t think something was OK.” “They are just dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.” She said she found elements of the production “very difficult” when she revealed she was leaving. “They’re just in the process of finalising the last few details — but barring any huge surprises she will be announced formally very soon. She will appear in the winter version which is set to return to South Africa in January.

LOVE Island fans have spotted a huge problem with new host Maya Jama as she replaces Laura Whitmore.Popular presenter Maya, 28, has agreed to take on.

I hope she can take the hate." I can see it getting her into trouble each week with the fans. She said she found elements of the production “very difficult” when she revealed she was leaving. One joked: "Maya Jama’s going to walk in and outshine all of the women in the villa." Love Island fans spot huge problem with Maya Jama being the new host as she replaces Laura Whitmore LOVE Island fans have spotted a huge problem with new host Maya Jama as she replaces Laura Whitmore.

The previous Love Island host, Laura Whitmore, announced she would be stepping down in an Instagram post in August. She cited parts of the show format that made ...

“I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects. [told the newspaper](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/): “Our new host will be announced in due course.” [told the Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/): “Maya was ITV’s dream option. She said in the post: “Some news! [reports from The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/), the 28-year-old has agreed to join the show and her contract is reportedly being finalised.

The previous Love Island host, Laura Whitmore, announced she would be stepping down in an Instagram post in August. She cited parts of the show format that made ...

“I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects. [told the newspaper](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/): “Our new host will be announced in due course.” [told the Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/): “Maya was ITV’s dream option. She said in the post: “Some news! [reports from The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/), the 28-year-old has agreed to join the show and her contract is reportedly being finalised.

The news follows the departure of Laura Whitmore who assumed hosting duties following the death of former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack in 2020. Most ...

The news follows the departure of Laura Whitmore who assumed hosting duties following the death of former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack in 2020. [ITV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/itv) spokesperson told [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/) : “Maya was ITV’s dream option. [ Love Island](https://www.nationalworld.com/topic/love-island), following the departure of Laura Whitmore. [reports the Mirror.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-new-love-island-presenter-26792505?_ga=2.125935556.833828519.1664611387-363526482.1658932099) “Barring any huge surprises”, former Radio 1 presenter Maya Jama is set to replace Laura Whitmore as Love Island host New Love Island host: Maya Jama set to take on role after Laura Whitmore quit ITV2 show

Love Island fans were shocked when Laura Whitmore announced in August 2022 that she would not be returning to host the ITV2 reality show in 2023, ...

Could the next stop be the iconic Majorcan villa? That same year, Maya landed a job as co-presenter on the game show Cannonball alongside Freddie Flintoff, Frankie and Radzi Chinyanganya. However, what is certain is that Maya would suit the role down to the ground. By the time 2017 arrived, she had worked with the Brit Awards and hosted their red carpet coverage of the event as well as working on the pre-Brit Awards parties. She began her stint on Rinse FM in 2014 and remained a part of the team until 2017. The outlet states that Maya is set to be heading out to South Africa for the winter version of the show whilst final preparations are being made.

An ITV spokeswoman told the publication: “Our new host will be announced in due course.” It comes afte Laura Whitmore quit the role in August. She criticised ...

If you're on Facebook, you can find our dedicated social media group on all things celeb [here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/393445517839575) She added: “It is hard. [here ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/). I couldn’t ask Love Islanders if they were OK.” It comes afte Laura Whitmore quit the role in August. “They’re just in the process of finalising the last few details — but barring any huge surprises she will be announced formally very soon.

Maya Jama is set to become the new host of Love Island, according to reports.

[announced](https://grmdaily.com/laura-whitmore-leaving-love-island/) her exit as the host of Love Island after finding ‘certain elements’ of the show ‘very difficult’. “But barring any huge surprises, she will be announced formally very soon. [The Sun ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19973612/love-island-maya-jama-host-problem-replaces-laura-whitmore/)that 28-year-old Maya is in the final stages of finalising a contract as the show’s latest presenter.

She currently presents BBC Three competition Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star.

I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. "We are so grateful for everything she has brought to the programme but understand and respect her decision, and we look forward to working with her on upcoming ITV projects." ITV added in a statement: "Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show. Love Island returns early next year for a winter version, before the summer series returns later in 2023. I hope I did you proud Caroline." The Mirror has reached out to representatives for Maya and for Love Island for comment on this story. It follows Laura stepping down as host after two years in the role, as she planned to pursue other projects. One wrote on Twitter : "Maya Jama’s going to walk in and outshine all of the women in the villa." Another said: "There’s no way in f****** hell I'd sign up for love island if Maya Jama was the host, what’s the point." It follows current presenter Laura Whitmore stepping down from the show following the latest summer series, after finding "certain elements of the show very difficult". [Love Island](https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/celebs-tv/nottingham-beautician-turned-down-love-7239799) viewers think the biggest problem is that she will "outshine" the female contestants. She is expected to appear in the winter version and Maya - who is reported to have recently split from NBA star fiancé Ben Simmons- will also host the summer show from Majorca,