Maya Jama is not planning to step down as host of Love Island, despite reports suggesting she might quit after joining the cast of The Traitors. A source close to the presenter told Metro that the speculation is unfounded and that she remains committed to the ITV dating show.
Reports had claimed that ITV was drawing up a list of potential replacements for Jama, including former Love Island contestants Olivia Attwood and Maura Higgins, as well as actress Emily Atack. However, the source insisted that Jama has no intention of leaving the role she took over from Laura Whitmore in 2022.
Jama is set to appear in the second season of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors, which has led to fears she might be tempted away from Love Island. But insiders say she is happy in her current role and has not discussed leaving with ITV bosses.
Emily Atack, who was reportedly considered for the Love Island job before Jama was appointed, has been tipped as a potential successor. However, a spokesperson for ITV declined to comment on the speculation, stating that Jama is the host and there are no plans to change that.
