Maya Jama has reportedly stepped away from a second ITV show, weeks after announcing her departure from Love Island. The 32-year-old presenter is said to feature in just one episode of the upcoming series of The Masked Singer, which is due to air next year.
Jama, who joined Love Island in 2024, revealed last week that she was leaving the dating show after almost four years. In a statement posted to Instagram, she said: "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."
One episode of The Masked Singer
Reports now indicate that Jama has filmed only the first episode of The Masked Singer's next series, which is scheduled to air in 2027. ITV has confirmed that she will not appear in further episodes, attributing her limited role to a major format change for the show.
A source told The Sun: "Maya came for the first day of filming but then didn't return and is in only one episode of the series. It'll be a surprise to viewers as she's one of The Masked Singer's main panellists. The official line is that her absence is part and parcel of format changes involving the Legends – Maya, Davina [McCall], Jonathan [Ross] and Mo [Gilligan] – taking on the Wild Card detectives."
The source added: "The fact remains that she features in just one episode of her sole-remaining ITV show; bosses are saying no decisions have been made about the next series – the one that will film in late 2027 and air in 2028 – but insiders say she won't be returning."
An ITV spokesperson told Metro: "Audiences can look forward to seeing Maya on the Legends panel in episode 2 of the new series. Due to The Masked Singer's brand-new rival panel format, Maya was never scheduled to film all episodes of series 8, airing in 2027."
Rising profile after Traitors success
The news comes as Jama's career continues to gain momentum following her appearance in series two of Celebrity Traitors, where she took on the role of Traitor. She was the only original Traitor to reach the final episode, outlasting Richard E. Grant and James Acaster once he had been recruited.
Jama also joined the cast of Netflix's The Gentlemen for its second series, marking her acting debut. She is expected to reprise the role when the show returns, having described acting as "always been something in the back of my mind."
Speaking to Variety, she said: "I've just been so busy with presenting that I've never had the chance to pursue it. I never want to do something, and it be s**t, so I was like, if I'm going to do it, I want to train with someone and get as good as I can."
Jama told the publication she would love to play "like, a crackhead," adding: "Because obviously, the things that I do normally are quite glamorous and very girly. So I'm kind of putting that out into the universe."
Change of plans and Bond speculation
In that same interview, published in January 2026, Jama said she had "no plans to leave [Love Island] yet," adding: "It's not my whole life, and it's fun, so I think as long as I enjoy it, I'll keep it up."
Following her Traitors success, however, she changed course and announced her resignation, saying: "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."
Jama is now among the favourites to take on a role in the next James Bond film, with bookmakers placing her at 7/1, in fifth position and ahead of Hollywood stars Zendaya and Daisy Edgar-Jones. She joked about the possibility after dangling from a helicopter during The Traitors' finale, admitting: "I was low-key trying to appeal for a Bond role."
Metro has contacted Maya Jama's representatives for comment.
