The new host of Love Island has been announced after Laura Whitmore stepped down from the role earlier this year.
Returning to South Africa for the first of two series next year, lovestruck singletons will be guided through the twists and turns of coupling up in the iconic Villa surroundings by the brand new presenter.
Maya Jama will present the series after ITV bosses sought high and low for a new face of Love Island.
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Maya is a self-confessed "massive Love Island fan" and is said to be "so excited" about her new role.
Director of reality programming at ITV2, ItvBe & CITV, Paul Mortimer said: “Finding a new host to follow the wonderful Laura Whitmore was never going to be easy. In Maya Jama though, we have another high profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family.
"Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show, as did Laura and, of course, the very much missed Caroline Flack. We’re very pleased to have her on board.”
Lifted Entertainment's creative director, Mike Spencer added: “We are all really excited to welcome Maya Jama as the new host of Love Island. We can't wait to see her slow-mo walk into that villa for what is set to be a truly unmissable series.”
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