- Television presenter Maya Jama has announced her departure as the host of ITV's reality dating series Love Island after three years, stating she is stepping down to throw herself into “something new”.
- The 32-year-old presenter took over the role from Laura Whitmore in 2023 and has since fronted nine series of the main show alongside its spin-off titles, Love Island: Games and Love Island: All Stars.
- In a statement shared on Instagram alongside a highlights video, Jama expressed her gratitude to the fans and production team, describing her time on the programme as an “incredible” era and promising to cheer the show on “from the sidelines”.
- An ITV spokesperson praised Jama following her announcement, thanking her for everything she brought to the show over her tenure and describing her as a “fantastic and much-loved host”.
- The announcement follows Jama's recent appearance as a finalist on the BBC reality series Celebrity Traitors, after which she donated an undisclosed sum to the charity Action for Children.
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