Maya Jama

The TV presenter replaces Laura Whitmore for series nine of the popular ITV2 dating show.

she said in a separate statement given to the press. We're very pleased to have her on board." "In Maya Jama though, we have another high profile fan of the show who'll be a great addition to the Love Island family," he stated.

MAYA Jama has been confirmed as the new Love Island host after Laura Whitmore quit the ITV show.ITV officially announced its new face of the hit datin.

Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show, as did Laura and, of course, the very much missed Caroline Flack. Maya said: “I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! She said she found elements of the production “very difficult” when she revealed she was leaving. “Your face is the front of the show but I am one tiny person and have no producing role so I couldn’t say if I didn’t think something was OK.” Addressing controversy over the Islanders in the last series — bullying and misogynistic behaviour were alleged — she said: “It is hard. Director of Reality Programming & Acquisitions and Controller, ITV2, ItvBe & CITV, Paul Mortimer said: “Finding a new host to follow the wonderful Laura Whitmore was never going to be easy.

ITV have confirmed Maya Jama is the new host of Love Island, after months of fans saying she'd be perfect for the job.

Lifted Entertainment, Creative Director, Mike Spencer said: “We are all really excited to welcome Maya Jama as the new host of Love Island. Maya Jama said: “I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! ITV confirmed the news in a statement this morning (12th October), revealing Maya will start on the ninth series in January 2023, which will take place in South Africa.

Jama has been in the running alongside the likes of Ekin Su, who won the 2022 series, finishing ahead of Luca Bish and Gemma Owen.

Lifted Entertainment, Creative Director, Mike Spencer said: “We are all really excited to welcome Maya Jama as the new host of Love Island. In Maya Jama though, we have another high profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family. On the new role, Jama said "I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows!

DJ and presenter will take over the reality TV show returns for ninth series early next year.

[Love Island](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/love-island) fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows,” Jama said. Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show, as did Laura and, of course, the very much missed Caroline Flack. ITV said Jama would take over when the reality TV show returns for its ninth series early next year.

Jama has been in the running alongside the likes of Ekin Su, who won the 2022 series, finishing ahead of Luca Bish and Gemma Owen.

Lifted Entertainment, Creative Director, Mike Spencer said: “We are all really excited to welcome Maya Jama as the new host of Love Island. In Maya Jama though, we have another high profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family. On the new role, Jama said "I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows!

The TV presenter replaces Laura Whitmore for series nine of the popular ITV2 dating show.

she said in a separate statement given to the press. We're very pleased to have her on board." "In Maya Jama though, we have another high profile fan of the show who'll be a great addition to the Love Island family," he stated.

The 28-year-old presenter said that she was excited about her new job and couldn't wait to get started. Jama will begin her hosting duties when the dating show ...

She said: "I've always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! We’re very pleased to have her on board." "In Maya Jama though, we have another high-profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family," he continued.

Former Love Island host Laura Whitmore has cheered on Maya Jama as the TV star was announced as the new host of the ITV2 dating show ahead of the new ...

, while last series' finalist [Tasha Ghouri](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/tasha-ghouri) commented with a series of clapping hands emojis. We’re very pleased to have her on board." Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show, as did Laura and, of course, the very much missed Caroline Flack. Many were quick to react to the news with joy including the programme's former host Laura, who commented with: "Yes girl!! [ITV](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/itv) source told [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19971457/new-love-island-presenter-revealed/) : "Maya was ITV’s dream option. You’re gonna be fab", followed by a red heart emoji. [The Only Way Is Essex](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/the-only-way-is-essex) star Bobby Norris wrote: "YAAAS!" [who was recently confirmed for Dancing on Ice,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-dancing-ice-line-up-28185146) wrote: "Amazing news!" [ITV](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/itv) [confirmed the news they had chosen former radio DJ Maya, 28, as the show's new presenter](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-love-island-announce-laura-28218738) – after many fans called for Maya to take over from Laura. [Love Island](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/love-island) host [Laura Whitmore](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/laura-whitmore) has broken her silence following the announcement that [Maya Jama](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/maya-jama) will be taking over as host for the ITV2 dating show. [admitting she found the show format "very difficult".](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/laura-whitmore-quits-love-island-27806825) [Love Island](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/love-island) 's official

Fan favourite Maya Jama (28) is officially set to take over from Laura Whitmore as host of Love Island.

Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show, as did Laura and, of course, the very much missed Caroline Flack. With a red heart emoji, ex-host Laura Whitmore, who quit the role due to the “difficult format” commented: “Yes girl!! You’re gonna be fab.”

In November 2017, the then 23-year-old became the youngest person to co-host the MOBO Awards on Channel 5 with fellow presenter Marvin Humes. In 2018, Maya co- ...

The following year, she appeared on A League of Their Own Road Trip alongside comedian Tom Davis. She also became the team captain on ITV2 rap panel show Don’t Hate the Playaz in 2018. That same year, she co-presented the Saturday night game show Cannonball on ITV, and also landed a role as a guest panellist on Loose Women. Maya also appeared on Channel 4’s The Big Fat Quiz of the Year in 2019 and 2020. I didn’t speak to him again after that. In 2018, Maya co-presented the first series of Channel 4’s The Circle, as well as Stand Up to Cancer.

"Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show," said ITV2 exec Paul Mortimer ( ...

You may also have seen her on shows like Big Fat Quiz of the Year and A League of Their Own Road Trip. Her first jobs were on digital sports channels, but in 2014 she joined MTV on The Wrap Up. She initially wanted to be an actor but soon decided presenting was the better fit for her.