Topic Lifecycle: Dormant
This topic is currently dormant in the news cycle. It was last covered on Monday 9 November 2026 and has not appeared in recent broadcasts.
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Monday 9 November 2026
Maya Jama has stepped down as host of Love Island after three years in the role. ITV reported that she announced the decision on social media and said she had hosted nine series. Channel 5 reported that she thanked fans and the Love Island production team, saying she had an unforgettable time.
ITV quoted Jama saying she had loved every slow-mo walk, fire pit and live show and that it was time to throw herself into something new. ITV also said she began hosting aged 28 and took over from Laura Whitmore in 2023. Both ITV and Channel 5 noted her recent appearance on The Celebrity Traitors.
ITV reported speculation about possible successors, naming Olivia Attwood, Vick Hope, Maura Higgins and GK Barry. It also reported speculation about her next career move, including a podcast, a chat show or acting work in America.
Key Claims by Channel
| Claim |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Reported by all 2 channels | ||
| Maya Jama announced on social media that she is leaving her role as Love Island host, saying it was time for something new and thanking fans and the production team. | ||
| Jama hosted Love Island for three years across nine series after taking over from Laura Whitmore in 2023. | ||
| Jama recently appeared on The Celebrity Traitors. | Reported by ITV | |
| Only on one channel | ||
| Jama said she began hosting Love Island at age 28. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by ITV |
| Jama is 32 years old. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by ITV |
| Jama made her acting debut earlier this year in Netflix's The Gentlemen. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by ITV |
| Speculation named Olivia Attwood, Vick Hope and Maura Higgins as possible replacements for Jama as Love Island host. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by ITV |
| Speculation suggested possible next moves including a podcast, a chat show or acting work in the US. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by ITV |
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