Since Laura Whitmore left Love Island there have been many rumours circulating about who will take over her role as host. ITV have now confirmed that Maya Jama will be the new presenter of Love Island.
Maya will begin presenting the show in early 2023 when the newest series of Winter Love Island launches. Speaking about her new role 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! I can't wait to get into the Villa to meet all of the Islanders."
Maya also announced the news on her Instagram, saying: "Okay, the rumours are true say hey to your brand-new #LoveIsland host". She added: "SO BLOODY EXCITED GET ME ON THAT ISLAND".
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Former presenter Laura Whitmore confirmed she was stepping down from the role at the end of the 2022 series and has given her full support to the new host. Commenting on Maya's Instagram post, Laura wrote: "Yes girl!! So delighted for you! You're going to be fab"
Maya is best known as a radio presenter. She presented her show Maya Jama on BBC Radio 1 from 2018 to 2020 and has also co-presented Radio 1's Greatest Hits. Other work included presenting the BBC Three make-up show Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star.
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. In Maya Jama though, we have another high profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family. 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. We’re very pleased to have her on board."
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