Maya Jama leaves Love Island UK hosting gig after nine seasons

Host Maya Jama is officially stepping away from the UK version of the dating show Love Island. She announced her departure in a statement posted to Instagram on Sunday, per Variety.

In her message, Jama said it was her time to leave her role as host. She described her tenure as an incredible era that had been too much fun for words, but stated a belief that growth requires taking leaps.

The presenter first took over the hosting duties in 2023, following Laura Whitmore. During her time on the show, her profile rose significantly.

She recently appeared on the celebrity edition of The Traitors, making it to the finale as an original traitor. Jama also took on a role in the second season of the Guy Ritchie series The Gentlemen earlier this year.

Jama expressed gratitude to the fans and the production team in her lengthy post. She said she'll be cheering for the show from the sidelines.