Maya Jama Steps Down as ‘Love Island UK’ Host After Nine Seasons
WHO:
IJR - ITV said it was grateful for Jama’s work and wished her well.
TMZ - Maya Jama is the host of “Love Island UK.”
Variety - Maya Jama is the host of “Love Island U.K.”
Deadline - Maya Jama hosted “Love Island UK.”
WHAT:
The Guardian - Jama said, “I started hosting the show aged 28,” and that across nine series she had “met the most wonderful humans along the way.” She added, “I’ve loved every slow-mo walk, fire pit and live show.”
The Guardian - Jama said she would cheer the show and team on “from the sidelines forever.”
The Guardian - Jama took over as host from Laura Whitmore when the show returned for its ninth series.
The Guardian - Before Whitmore was selected, Jama had been touted as a potential host after Caroline Flack’s departure was announced.
The Guardian - Jama appeared on the BBC’s “Celebrity Traitors” as a traitor and remained undetected until the finale.
The Guardian - Jama’s popularity after “Celebrity Traitors” prompted speculation in The Times that she could “get £1m per deal.”
BBC - A commentator said Jama had emerged as “a winner of sorts” despite not winning the show, because she presented herself as “less like the presenter of Love Island and more like a genuinely versatile television star.”
IJR - Jama thanked “Love Island” fans and the production team.
TMZ - Jama announced that she is leaving “Love Island UK” after nine seasons.
Variety - Jama is exiting “Love Island U.K.” after nine seasons.
Deadline - Jama will not return as host after fronting the dating series for nine seasons.
TMZ - Jama described her time on the series as “an incredible era” and “an unforgettable time.”
Variety - In her Instagram statement, Jama said: “What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had, it’s been far too much fun to put into words or a video.”
Deadline - Jama shared a goodbye message featuring some of her best moments from the ITV reality series.
WHERE:
TMZ - Jama shared her announcement on Instagram.
Variety - Jama made her announcement on her Instagram account.
Deadline - Jama shared her goodbye message on social media.
WHY:
The Guardian - Jama said, “I’ve always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then.”
IJR - Jama said she was ready to pursue something new.
Variety - Jama’s statement included the phrase “All good things must come to an end.”
HOW:
The Guardian - Jama began her broadcasting career co-hosting “Trending Live” on 4Music and “Cannonball” on ITV, then presented a BBC Radio 1 show on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Guardian - In 2017, Jama became the youngest person to co-host the Mobo awards on Channel 5, alongside Marvin Humes.
TMZ - Jama announced her departure in an Instagram post.
Deadline - Jama posted a goodbye message accompanied by highlights from the series.
(UPDATED November 9, 2026 07:58 UTC)
Maya Jama is leaving Love Island UK after nine seasons as its host, announcing her departure on Instagram. She thanked fans and the production team, calling her time on the series an unforgettable era. Jama said she was ready for something new and would cheer the show on from the sidelines.
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(UPDATED November 9, 2026 03:58 UTC)
Maya Jama is leaving Love Island UK after nine seasons as host of the dating series. She announced her departure on Instagram, calling her time on the show an unforgettable era. Jama thanked fans and the production team, and said she was ready to pursue something new.
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(UPDATED November 9, 2026 01:07 UTC)
Maya Jama is leaving Love Island UK after hosting the dating series for nine seasons. She announced her departure on Instagram, thanking fans and the production team. Jama called her time on the show unforgettable and said she was ready for something new.
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(UPDATED November 8, 2026 22:02 UTC)
Maya Jama is leaving Love Island UK after hosting the popular dating series for nine seasons. She announced her departure on Instagram, sharing a goodbye message featuring highlights from her time on the show. Jama called it an incredible era and an unforgettable time, saying all good things must come to an end.