Maya Jama leaves Love Island hosting

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1. 1 Nov 2022Background

   ITV names Maya Jama as new host of Love Island, replacing Laura Whitmore

   ITV announced in November 2022 that broadcaster Maya Jama would take over from Laura Whitmore as presenter of the dating show Love Island.

2. 1 NovBackground

   Maya Jama plays a Traitor in the BBC's Celebrity Traitors

   Love Island host Maya Jama was chosen as one of the first Traitors on the BBC's second Celebrity Traitors series, which began in October 2026.

3. 8 Nov

   Maya Jama is leaving Love Island after nine series as host

   Maya Jama has told fans it's "time to throw myself into something new" as she steps down as Love Island host after three years and nine series.