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Maya Jama Breaks Silence on ITV Future After Landing Role on 'Favourite' Netflix Show

Maya Jama balances hosting seven seasons of Love Island with her acting debut in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen, embracing career growth while continuing presenting.

  • On Thursday, Maya Jama spoke publicly about her future as host of the ITV reality show Love Island while currently hosting the Love Island: All Stars ITV spin-off, which launched its third series.
  • The series was meant to begin on Monday but wildfires near the South Africa filming location forced the villa to be evacuated and filming postponed, with producers confirming everyone is safe.
  • On set, Maya Jama, actor-in-training, found the first day overwhelming with all leads together, and she spent two days learning lines as Guy Ritchie often changed them.
  • When questioned in Variety, Maya Jama said `I don’t know, but I have no plans to leave yet.` She added `It’s not my whole life and it’s fun, so I think as long as I enjoy it, I’ll keep it up.`
  • Later this year, Maya Jama will make her official acting debut in The Gentlemen season two, Netflix confirmed she will star alongside Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, Hugh Bonneville, and Daniel Ings.
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Maya Jama breaks silence on ITV future after landing role on 'favourite' Netflix show

Maya Jama has spoken out about her future as host of ITV reality show Love Island for the first time since landing an acting role on Netflix series…

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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