Maya Jama will replace Laura Whitmore as the new host of ITV2 dating show Love Island.
According to The Sun, the TV star, 28, has agreed to take on the role after Laura quit earlier this year.
Bosses are said to be finalising her contract, with Maya slated to appear in the Winter Love Island series later this year as host.
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The publication further reported that it looks like Maya will continue her hosting duties with the summer edition of the show next year.
A source said: “Maya was ITV’s dream option.
“She is fun, beautiful and a brilliant presenter.”
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The source added that Maya was considered as a replacement host “two years ago”, and bosses are reportedly looking forward to her “making the show her own”.
The telly insider said: “They’re just in the process of finalising the last few details — but barring any huge surprises she will be announced formally very soon.
“They are just dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.”
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ITV’s official statement, however, remained: “Our new host will be announced in due course.”
Laura Whitmore ended her Love Island reign after the 2022 series drew to a close, admitting to fans that she found “certain elements” of the show “very difficult”.
Her official announcement read: “Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island.
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“There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects.
“I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series.”
She sweetly concluded her post with the words: “I hope I did you proud Caroline.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
