As 2022 is drawing to a close all eyes are turning to what we have to look forward to in 2023, and Love Island fans don’t have that long to wait until their favourite reality show returns. While the exact date has not been announced, the new winter season is set to air early in the new year, with a familiar Bristolian taking on the role of host.
Maya Jama was introduced as the new host of Love Island back in October after previous host Laura Whitmore announced she would not be returning as host for the 2023 season. The 28-year-old from Bristol has been a massive fan of the show for many years and was delighted when she got the job, saying: “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.”
The news was announced on Instagram with a reel showing Maya looking through her phone before picking up her very own Love Island water bottle. The presenter, who is well known for shows like Don’t Hate the Playz and Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star, was a fan favourite to take over the hosting duties with many viewers taking to Twitter to correctly predict the announcement before it became official.
