Maya Jama has signed a Netflix deal for several projects in development, Variety reports, giving the presenter a new screen partnership shortly after she announced her departure from ITV’s Love Island. The projects have not been named, and no release dates or formats have been announced.

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What is known about the Netflix deal

Variety’s exclusive report says Jama has multiple projects in the works with Netflix. In a statement cited by The Independent, Jama said she was excited to work with the streamer, while Netflix U.K. content chief Anne Mensah praised her and said the company was pleased she would become a bigger part of its programming. Neither outlet has disclosed the titles or whether Jama’s role will be presenting, acting, producing, or a mix.

That leaves the deal’s scope open. For now, the confirmed news is a multi-project partnership and Jama’s enthusiasm about working with Netflix; there is no announced premiere date, production schedule, or project description to report.

A new chapter after Love Island

The Netflix news followed Jama’s announcement that she was stepping away from Love Island after nine series. She said she wanted to pursue something new, but neither she nor Netflix has said the deal was the reason for her exit. The close timing connects the headlines without establishing that one caused the other. Read our report on Jama’s Love Island departure.

The partnership also follows Jama’s appearance as Aisha in the second season of Netflix’s The Gentlemen, according to The Independent. That earlier collaboration provides context for the new deal, though it does not reveal what she will do next.

What viewers still do not know

Netflix and Jama have not announced whether the projects are unscripted series, scripted roles, or other formats. Until the companies share titles and production details, claims about what she will host or star in remain speculation. The next concrete update will likely be a project announcement, cast or format disclosure, or release schedule.

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Sources

Variety, original exclusive report on the Netflix deal; The Independent, Jama’s and Netflix U.K. statements and follow-up coverage, which attributes the deal report to Variety.