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Maya Jama leaves Love Island U.K. after nine seasons

Television presenter Maya Jama announced she is stepping down as host of Love Island U.K. following nine seasons on Sunday.

Maya Jama Exits ‘Love Island U.K.’ as Host After 9 Seasons: ‘All Good Things Must Come to an End’
File photo Maya Jama Exits ‘Love Island U.K.’ as Host After 9 Seasons: ‘All Good Things Must Come to an End’ Photo: Variety

Host confirms departure publicly

Jama posted the news on her Instagram account late Sunday evening. She stated that all good things must come to an end for this era of the show. The presenter expressed gratitude to fans who supported her during her tenure. She thanked the production team for their hard work bringing the series to life every year.

Career moves since joining

Jama first joined the dating series in 2023 after Laura Whitmore left the role. During her time hosting, she competed on Celebrity Traitors and reached the final episode as an original traitor. She also made her acting debut in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen earlier this year. Jama started hosting the show at age 28 before becoming a sought-after presenter.

Future plans for presenter

The host explained she needs to take a leap into something new to truly grow professionally. She promised to cheer on the show and team from the sidelines forever after leaving. Jama described her time hosting as an unforgettable experience filled with wonderful humans along the way.

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