Former Love Island winner Toni Laites has revealed that a fan urged her to apply to host the show, following Maya Jama's announcement that she is stepping down as presenter.
Maya, 32, confirmed her exit on Sunday evening (November 8), saying she wants to "throw herself into something new" after three years in the role. She took over from Laura Whitmore in 2023 and presented nine seasons during that time.
Fan Suggests Toni Laites as Replacement
Toni Laites, who won the 2025 summer series with Strictly star Cach Mercer, shared on her Instagram stories on Sunday (November 8) that a fan had messaged her about the job. She wrote: "Someone just messaged me and told me to 'Apply for the host of Love Island'. Do y'all think this is just a job posting on Indeed?"
The 26-year-old did not rule out her interest, adding in the caption: "If there was an application it would be filled out 1000x."
Fans Back Olivia Attwood and Others
Many viewers have suggested Love Island legend Olivia Attwood as Maya's replacement, with others naming fellow ex-Islander Maura Higgins and Radio 1 DJ Vick Hope as potential candidates.
In her statement, the Bristol-born presenter thanked fans and the production team, saying: "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'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."
Love Island is available to stream on ITVX.
