“Love Island U.K.” host Maya Jama is exiting the dating series after nine seasons. Jama made the announcement on her Instagram account Sunday.
\n\n“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,” she began her statement. “But as all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island.” She continued: “I’ve always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new.”
\n\nJama first joined as the show’s host in 2023, succeeding host Laura Whitmore. In the time since, her star has soared – Jama even competed on the recent second season of “Celebrity Traitors,” on which she was the only original Traitor to make it to the final episode. This year, Jama made her acting debut in the second season of Guy Ritchie’s critically acclaimed “The Gentlemen.”
\n\nBefore becoming a sought-after presenter, Jama made a name for herself as one of the youngest BBC Radio One DJs ever.
\n\nWhat an incredible era and what an unforgettable…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/