Maya Jama steps down as host of Love Island

Maya Jama is stepping down as host of *Love Island* after three years, saying she wants to “throw myself into something new”.

The presenter announced her decision on Instagram, sharing a highlights reel from the ITV reality show. “While my own Love Island journey has come to an end, I wish the show and the team all the success in the world,” she wrote. “I’ll be cheering you lot on from the sidelines forever.”

Jama, 32, took over from Laura Whitmore in 2023. She said she began hosting the programme at 28 and had taken part in nine series, describing the experience as “unforgettable”. ITV thanked her for what she had brought to the show and wished her continued success.

Her departure follows an appearance in the final of *Celebrity Traitors*, where she competed as a traitor. Jama has also presented programmes including *Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star*, *Don’t Hate the Playaz* and *Stand Up To Cancer*.