Maya Jama steps down as Love Island host after three years

Television and radio presenter Maya Jama has announced she is stepping down as the host of Love Island. The Guardian, BBC News, the Daily Mail, and Variety all reported that the 32 year old presenter shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Jama posted a statement alongside a video reel of her highlights on the reality dating show. [1][2][4][5]

In her statement, Jama said that all good things must come to an end and described her time on the show as an unforgettable era. She wrote that it was time to throw herself into something new while wishing the show and its team future success. The Daily Mail noted that Jama had hosted nine series of the programme after taking over the role from Laura Whitmore in January 2023. [1][2][4][5]

The announcement follows Jama's recent appearance on the BBC reality show The Celebrity Traitors. BBC News and the Daily Mail reported that she reached the final of the competition. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Jama was banished as one of the final traitors in the series final, which was won by Romesh Ranganathan and Sebastian Croft. [2][4][13][17]

Jama began her media career as a presenter for MTV, 4Music, and BBC Radio 1. She has since presented television shows including The Circle and Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star. Beyond her presenting roles, the Daily Mail reported that Jama recently made her acting debut in the Netflix series The Gentlemen. [4][13]