Maya Jama quits Love Island hosting role after four years

Maya Jama has announced she is stepping down as host of Love Island after four years and nine series at the helm. The 32-year-old presenter shared the news with her followers through an Instagram post on Sunday evening.

Jama took over hosting duties from Laura Whitmore in October 2022. She succeeded the ITV show's original host, Caroline Flack, who died before Jama began her tenure.

“But I've always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new.”

During her time on the show, she also presented the spin-offs Love Island Games and Love Island: All-Stars. She said she started hosting at the age of 28 and met many wonderful people along the way.

In her statement, Jama thanked fans for their support and praised the production team for their hard work. She said she would always be grateful for the experience and would remain a fan of the show.

The presenter explained that she believes growth requires taking a leap into something new. She said she would continue to cheer for the show and the team from the sidelines.

Reactions came from former contestants, including Amy Hart and Jessie Wynter, who sent supportive messages. An ITV spokesperson also commented on the announcement.

Metro reported the tenure as four years, while the Bristol Post described it as three years.