After rumours about Maya Jama’s future as Love Island host circulated on social media, the Bristolian took to her Instagram to clear up the confusion.
Reports suggested former contestant Maura Higgins was set to replace Jama, prompting the 30-year-old to confirm that they are not true. Jama wrote, “I will be presenting Love Island next year and have no plans to leave right now.
“[I] filmed promo a couple of days ago actually. Fake news is fake news-ing as usual.”
The star has presented the reality show since season 9, taking over from Laura Whitmore, who herself succeeded the late Caroline Flack in 2020.
The rumours seemingly originated from a source of The Sun, who said: “Maya adores hosting Love Island and thinks it’s a great fit for now. But she’s keen to leave on a high and keep her career moving forward on the right tracks. She is incredibly ambitious and would like to keep focusing on primetime presenting opportunities.
“She also has hopes of working in America and doesn’t want to be tied down. She has been building up her skills as a presenter and is very much part of the Love Island family.”
The insider also spoke on Higgins as a potential replacement saying, “She also has the unique perspective of having appeared herself as a contestant. She’s just also had a successful stint on I’m A Celeb so the world is her oyster now.”
Jama’s has had an impressive career on TV so far. As well as Love Island, Jama has also hosted the BRITs and Comic Relief. She was also recently announced as a new judge on The Masked Singer, replacing Rita Ora.