Love Island is set to return early next year with its winter edition alongside a brand new host. The winter series of the ITV2 dating show, which is filmed in South Africa, first aired back in 2020 and saw Finn Tapp and Paige Turley crowned the winners.
Laura Whitmore, 37, took over as the Love Island host from Caroline Flack in January 2020 and after presenting the first winter series, she continued in the role following Caroline's tragic death in February 2020. But after Laura announced at the end of the last series this year that she was quitting, Maya Jama has now taken over as the brand new face of the show.
Viewers will see Maya make her debut as the new host in the second winter series, which is speculated to air in January next year. The 28-year-old TV and radio presenter recently hosted Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star and Simon Cowell’s music competition gameshow Walk The Line.
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Fans are excited to see the TV star, who was in a high profile relationship with rapper Stormzy, take to the role.
Just weeks before the ITV dating show is expected to return to screens, Maya has stepped out with a fresh look.
The presenter attended the British Fashion Awards 2022 in London with a sophisticated attire wearing a sultry black cut-out dress paired with a stand-out necklace, matching earrings and a gold bag.
Maya finished her look with black heels and a bold black hat that sat on a tilt.
Sharing a video of her striking look on Instagram with her 2.4 million followers, Maya wrote: "She’s a lady don’t you know.."
Fans and friends of the presenter rushed to compliment the star, with some calling her 'iconic'.
@sssamcartz typed: "I C O N I C," as @charliebubsxx echoed: "Icon," alongside a fire emoji.
@emma_jane_me commented: "Definitely the best dress woman of the night, Queen vibes, always."
@mannynorte wrote: "Ms 2022 right here!! Maya won the year," alongside fire emojis.
@jessica_ikyberry added: "I'm only gonna watch love Island because you'll be the host."
