It’s the end of an era for Maya Jama!
The beloved Love Island UK host announced on Nov. 8 that she’s departing the reality TV franchise.
Maya shared her goodbye in an Instagram video, reflecting on her journey in the caption.
“What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had, it’s been far too much fun to put into words or a video,” she began.
“But as all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island.”
She continued:
“Firstly, I want to thank all of the people who rooted so hard for me to host the show in the first place. I wouldn’t change a thing. To the fans of the show, thank you for every supportive message and every single time you’ve tuned in during my time as host, I’m forever grateful to you all. The show really does belong to the people who watch it and embrace it year after year.”
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Maya joined Love Island UK in 2023 during the show’s ninth season, taking over hosting duties after Laura Whitmore stepped down.
“I’ve loved every slow-mo walk, fire pit and live show. I’ll forever be grateful for the experience,” Maya continued.
“But I’ve always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new.”
And it looks like that something new may already be in the works!
On Nov. 9, just one day after announcing her departure, Deadline reported that Maya had inked a deal with Netflix.
While the details of that deal remain unclear, Maya’s exit is starting to make a lot more sense.
