Maya Jama steps down as host of Love Island after three years

Maya Jama has announced she is stepping down as the host of Love Island after three years in the role.

The 32-year-old shared the news on Instagram alongside a highlights reel of her time on the show, writing that it was "time to throw myself into something new". She added: "While my own Love Island journey has come to an end, I wish the show and the team all the success in the world, I'll be cheering you lot on from the sidelines forever." She thanked fans and the production team and said she had an "unforgettable time".

The announcement follows her appearance as a contestant on Celebrity Traitors, which won her praise and led to speculation in the Times that she could "get £1m per deal".

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