New host for Love Island UK

UK presenter Maya Jama (Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star) will become the new Love Island UK host following the departure of Laura Whitmore.

She assumes hosting duties early next year when the series returns for a winter edition, filmed in South Africa.

Director of Reality Programming & Acquisitions and Controller, 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.”

Maya Jama said: “I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! I can’t wait to get into the Villa to meet all of the Islanders.”

Love Island UK screens in Australia on 9Now.