Maya Jama has dumped herself from the villa and quit as Love Island host after nine seasons, but she's already got a new project lined up.
The host has presented the ITV reality show since 2023, when she replaced Irish presenter Laura Whitmore, and also presented the Love Island: Games and Love Island: All Stars spin-offs.
Now it has been confirmed that Maya will be turning her attention to a new project with Netflix that she's 'absolutely buzzing' about.
Maya confirmed her new partnership on Monday, sharing a photo of herself getting glam while holding a Netflix-branded mug.
She added to Variety: 'I’m absolutely buzzing to be working with Netflix! There are some really exciting things coming, and I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working on.
'I can’t give too much away just yet, but I’m so excited for this next chapter. Watch this space!'
Netflix is equally delighted to be working with Maya, with Anne Mensah, Netflix’s vice president of UK content, saying: '[Maya] has an infectious energy and an ability to captivate audiences.
'We adored working with her on The Gentlemen, and we’re absolutely delighted for her to be an even bigger part of the Netflix family.'
Announcing that her time presenting Love Island was over on Monday, Maya said: 'What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had; it’s been far too much fun to put into words or a video, but as all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island.
'Firstly, I want to thank all of the people who rooted so hard for me to host the show in the first place. I wouldn’t change a thing.
'To the fans of the show, thank you for every supportive message and every single time you’ve tuned in during my time as host; I’m forever grateful to you all.
'The show really does belong to the people who watch it and embrace it year after year.'
She also thanked the programme’s 'incredible' production team, who she said brought 'this iconic show to life.'
It comes after Maya appeared as a contestant on BBC reality game show Celebrity Traitors last month, where she was chosen as a traitor in its first episode.
The presenter survived on the show until its final, where she was banished from the castle by fellow traitor King Kenny, after he had the deciding vote on her fate.
Love Island's next host? Irish star among favourites after Maya Jama exit
