Maya Jama ‘set to quit’ another ITV show following ‘Love Island’ departure

Maya James will only appear in one episode of the new series of The Masked Singer and has no plans to return.

It comes after the presenter,32, announced her departure from the hit  reality show Love Island. 

Jama took over the main show in 2023, when she was 28, and she has since also fronted Love Island Aftersun, Love Island Games and Love Island All Stars. 

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It later emerged that Maya has signed a seven-figure global Netflix deal as she prepares to conquer Hollywood following the success of The Gentlemen and Celebrity Traitors. 

‘Maya came for the first day of filming but then didn’t return and is in only one episode of the series, it’ll be a surprise to viewers as she’s one of The Masked Singer’s main panellists,’ a source told The Sun. 

The official line is that her absence is part and parcel of format changes involving the Legends – Maya, Davina, Jonathan and Mo – taking on the Wild Card detectives.

‘The fact remains that she features in just one episode of her sole-remaining ITV show, bosses are saying no decisions have been made about the next series – the one that will film in late 2027 and air in 2028 – but insiders say she won’t be returning.’

The new series has had a format shake-up, with the original panel being called ‘Legends’ while comedian Alan Carr will lead a rival team named The Wild Cards.

Both teams will have to compete to try and uncover who is behind the mask. 

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