Maya Jama takes pride in her life journey and the bold steps she has taken, hoping her future self will thank her ‘for taking chances and being brave.
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.
Ms Jama has now spoken about her ‘ambitious’ decision to change direction in her career.
After taking the leap of faith, she admitted: ‘I want my future self to thank me for being brave – for taking chances, trusting my instincts and not letting fear or other people’s opinions stop me from doing things.’
‘I’ve definitely still got that hunger,’ Ms Jama said, while ITV bosses scramble to look for her replacement. ‘I don’t think that ever really goes away when you’re naturally ambitious.
‘I still get excited by new opportunities, and I still want to push myself and see how far I go.
‘Being able to choose what I do, who I work with, where I spend my time and who I spend it with. That’s a massive luxury and I don’t take it for granted.’
She announced that she had stepped down from ITV’s Love Island this week saying it was time for her to ‘throw myself into something new’.
The star is set to work with streaming giant Netflix on a multi-project deal and has signed an agreement with William Morris Endeavor, a major US talent agency.
