Maya Jama announces Love Island exit after three years
Original report:
Maya Jama announced she was leaving Love Island after three years as host, saying she wanted to pursue something new. The departure followed her appearance on Celebrity Traitors and an acting role in Netflix drama The Gentlemen.
Maya Jama announced on 8 November 2026 that she was stepping down as Love Island host after three years. In an Instagram post accompanying highlights from the programme, she thanked viewers and the production team and said she wanted a new challenge. Jama took over from Laura Whitmore in 2023 and said she had hosted nine series.
ITV thanked Jama for her contribution and wished her success. Her announcement followed a Celebrity Traitors appearance that attracted praise, as well as her acting debut in the second series of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen. The BBC report did not identify a replacement host or specify Jama’s next project.
The departure concerns a programme the BBC describes as one of Britain’s most popular reality shows, but also a divisive one. Ofcom has received tens of thousands of complaints about Love Island, including allegations of misogyny and bullying among contestants. The report does not link those concerns to Jama’s decision.
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BBC News — 8 November 2026
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