Maya Jama is stepping down as host of ITV’s Love Island after nine series, ending a three-year run with the reality show. Jama announced her decision on social media, saying she plans to pursue something new; ITV thanked her for her work on the programme.

Jama’s Love Island run began in 2023

Jama took over the main series in 2023, succeeding Laura Whitmore. She also presented related editions including Love Island: All Stars and Love Island Games. In her announcement, she thanked viewers and the production team and said she would continue cheering the show on.

An ITV spokesperson praised Jama’s contribution and wished her well, describing her tenure as three years. The announcement confirms her departure from the hosting role; it does not name a successor.

What happens next for the show

Jama’s departure closes a nine-series chapter for the presenter, who had become a familiar face across the flagship programme and its spin-offs. ITV has not announced a replacement in the statements cited by The Independent and The Guardian. Follow more television coverage in Globuzz’s TV section.

Sources: The Independent (the original publisher of a syndicated Yahoo version); The Guardian.