The Villa is saying goodbye to one of its most iconic hosts.
Love Island UK presenter Maya Jama has announced that she will not return to the dating series after nine seasons. In a heartfelt statement, she looked back on her time with the ITV reality franchise.
“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,” the British TV presenter wrote in an Instagram post on Nov. 8. “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.”
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Jama shared a video montage featuring highlights from her years with the franchise. In addition to hosting the main ITV series, she presented Love Island Aftersun and appeared at the helm of the spinoffs Love Island Games and Love Island: All-Stars. She also thanked the people who supported her throughout the journey.
“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,” she wrote. “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.”