Maya Jama has announced that she is stepping down as host of Love Island UK.
The presenter shared the news on Instagram, in a statement that appears to have caught fans by surprise.
“What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had,” she wrote. She said: “It’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island.”
Read more: ‘Love Island’ Sam Bird announces arrival of first child with wife Kailah
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.
In her statement, she said she had “met the most wonderful humans along the way,” and that she has loved the walks, fire pits and live shows. She said she is grateful for the experience.
She explained her decision by saying that “all good things must come to an end,” adding that it was time to “throw myself into something new.”
The statement does not say what she plans to do next. She has recently appeared in the second season of Netflix’s The Gentlemen, and has other work on the go as a presenter and radio host.
No successor has been named
ITV has not been quoted in the reports reviewed, so it remains to be seen who will take over a role that has become one of the most prominent jobs in British reality TV.
Read more: Ariana Madix slams ‘Love Island’ Australia for using in AI-generated promo
