Maya Jama and Ruben Dias have removed all traces of their relationship from social media after news broke that the couple have parted ways following 18 months together. The Manchester City defender, 29, has faced a challenging week, with the split revealed just days after his club lost the Premier League title to Arsenal.
Split Confirmed
It was reported on Thursday that Maya, 31, and Ruben ended their relationship three weeks ago, shortly before the presenter flew to Scotland to film Celebrity Traitors. Since then, the couple have deleted any photos of each other from their Instagram accounts. Maya's most recent post, a gallery from their trip to Rome last month, has been removed, along with their Christmas Day snapshot. Ruben has also deleted two images of Maya from a holiday post in May 2025 and a photo of the Love Island star after a visit to Portugal.
Fan Reactions
Over the weekend, Maya remained silent on social media while Ruben lifted the FA Cup trophy with his City teammates, despite having previously supported him at matches. Fans quickly noted the timing, with one posting on X: 'Ruben Dias lost the title and Maya Jama in the same week? It's tuffff.' Others speculated on a potential resurgence for Ruben next season, writing: 'Ruben Dias loading next season;' and 'PRIME RUBEN DIAS IS GONNA BE BACK OH MY GODDDDD.'
Relationship Timeline
Maya and Ruben began dating in December 2024 after meeting at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester a month prior. Sources revealed that the pair decided to end the relationship after realizing it had 'run its course,' with both focusing on their demanding careers. The split is said to be 'amicable,' with 'a lot of love and respect between them.' An insider explained: 'Maya is heading into an intense filming schedule and Ruben's focus is fully on the World Cup, so they've decided to part ways.' They added: 'There's no bad blood at all between them. They're still incredibly fond of one another, but with months apart ahead and huge work commitments coming up, they both felt it was the right time to step back from the relationship.'
Career Demands
Neither star will have much time to dwell on the breakup. Maya is set to return to work on the new series of Love Island next month, while Ruben will travel to the US to play for Portugal in the World Cup. The split comes just four months after the couple moved into a £4 million mansion in Cheshire. However, their home was ransacked by thieves in January while Ruben was playing away against Galatasaray and Maya was filming Love Island: All Stars in South Africa. The burglars stole thousands of pounds worth of items, including designer clothes, jewellery, and electronics. The couple subsequently strengthened security by hiring a 24-hour security team to live in the garden.
Previous Relationships
Maya previously split from rapper Stormzy in 2024, with a joint statement confirming the breakup was 'final' after they had reconnected in August 2023 following a five-year relationship that ended in 2019. Ruben had previously spoken about the publicity surrounding his relationship with Maya, telling The Telegraph: 'No, I think that's the last thing you think about. We are just both aware of it, and there's no way around it. But at the end of the day, you don't make it about it. You make it about everything else, and then that's an extra you have to deal with and, obviously, be smart with it.'
