GK Barry has responded to speculation that she could replace Maya Jama as the host of Love Island, saying "Let me in there!" during Monday's episode of Loose Women.
The comments came after Maya Jama announced on Instagram on Sunday (November 8) that she was stepping down from the ITV2 reality series after three years. Rumoured frontrunners for the role include former Love Island stars Olivia Attwood, Maura Higgins and Chloe Burrows, as well as GK Barry.
Four-word response on Loose Women
During the show, Christine Lampard said: "Maya Jama has announced that she is stepping down as host of Love Island, and there are several names in the frame to replace her, including two people we know very well here. One [is] Olivia Attwood, and a certain GK Barry."
Issuing a four-word response, GK said: "Let me in there!" before adding: "Absolutely let me in there." Christine then noted: "This was made for you."
Joking about the role
GK then joked: "I'll do anything. First born child, have it! Whatever they need, I'll be there. Not to be desperate or anything, but I love the show." The star went on: "I love it. I force Ella [Rutherford, her girlfriend] to watch it every single night when it's on, it's actually quite embarrassing."
Christine then asked: "Would you become too invested? That would be what I'd find difficult, you know, when you really want to alter the course of romances, because you think, 'That person does not work with that person.' Would you find yourself having to go back?"
GK on Maya's hosting style
GK responded: "Maya was really good at holding her tongue. You know when someone's done something wrong, she's good at giving a look. I just feel like I'd be like, 'What are you doing? Why have you done that?'"
Jane Moore then joked: "Be careful, you might be talking yourself out of a job!" before GK added: "I mean, I will do whatever you need me to do. If you want me to say nothing, I'll say nothing." Fatiha El-Ghorri similarly noted: "But it's nice, I think it needs that, and you would really bring that. You would call people out, people want that." GK then said: "I need you with me in the meeting."
Maya Jama's announcement
Announcing her exit on Instagram, Maya Jama wrote: "What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I've had, it's been far too much fun to put into words or a video.. but as all good things must come to an end, it's my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island."
She added: "I started hosting the show aged 28 and during the 9 incredible series met the most wonderful humans along the way. I've loved every slow-mo walk, fire pit and live show. I'll forever be grateful for the experience. But I've always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new."
While my own Love Island journey has come to an end, I wish the show and the team all the success in the world. I'll be cheering you lot on from the sidelines forever."
Love Island is available to stream on ITVX, while Loose Women airs weekdays on ITV1 at 12.30pm.
