Love Island confirms Maya Jama as new show host after Laura Whitmore's exit

Love Island's Shaughna Phillips has announced that she is expecting her first child, and she's resorted to clever ways to keep it a secret until she revealed the news.The 28 year old, who found fame on the winter season of Love Island in 2020, is expecting her baby in March 2023, and she shared a sweet video compilation to Instagram to announce her joy. She hasn't remained behind closed doors before her revelation, though, having been seen in public as recently as last week, when she attended the National Television Awards in a lacy jumpsuit. In what was perhaps a hint at her pregnancy, she posted a snap to Instagram of her posing on the red carpet with a hand placed on her belly, although it wasn't discernible that she had a bump.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti looked cosy as they attended the London premiere of the DC comics film Black Adam on Tuesday night. While the couple had a rocky start in the Love Island villa, they eventually worked past their differences and went on to beat the likes of Gemma Owen and Luca Bish for the crown - and have been going from strength to strength ever since. And last night, the couple could be seen strutting their stuff on the red carpet, looking as happy as ever as they attended the Black Adam premiere.

winning "Love Island" 2022, the 28-year-old has become something of a household name thanks to her honesty, confidence, and passionate relationship with Davide Sanclimenti. And the savvy reality star isn't taking any of her newfound fame for granted. "I just want to be a role model who makes young girls realise who they are," she says.

Comedy star and OK!'s beloved columnist Judi Love has wished Maya Jama a huge congratulations for landing the job as Love Island's incoming host, believing she will do the show's original frontwoman, the late Caroline Flack, "proud". Writing in her column this week, Judi also recalls her experience making her first solo documentary Black, Female and Invisible, encourages male readers to visit the GP more often and has her say on the brand new Dancing On Ice line-up.

winning "Love Island" 2022, the 28-year-old has become something of a household name thanks to her honesty, confidence, and passionate relationship with Davide Sanclimenti. And the savvy reality star isn't taking any of her newfound fame for granted. "I just want to be a role model who makes young girls realise who they are," she says.

Three months ago Love Island fans waved goodbye to show host Laura Whitmore for the final time as she gracefully bowed out of hosting the hit ITV2 dating show. In the weeks that followed, many fans couldn’t resist speculating about who might take over the reins of the show, with several names ranging from this year’s winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, through to former Strictly star AJ Odudu and even The Inbetweeners favourite Emily Atack.

Laura Whitmore has broken her silence after Maya Jama was announced as her replacement as Love Island host. Following this summer’s season, mum-of-one Laura, 37, announced that she was stepping down from the role after two years. Now, less than two months on from her surprise exit, Maya, 28, has been revealed to be her successor.

Maya Jama has been revealed as the new host Love Island after weeks of speculation.The 28 year old was one of the favourites to take over the role from former host Laura Whitmore, 38, who announced she was stepping down as the presenter of the ITV2 dating show following the end of this year's series. Maya will make her debut as host as the new ninth series returns in early 2023.

K.J. Yossman “Love Island” has found its new host in broadcaster Maya Jama. Jama, who has presented “Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star” and used to anchor a show for BBC Radio 1, will take over “Love Island” hosting duties early next year when the series returns for its winter edition, set in South Africa. It will be the ninth series of the show. Previous host Laura Whitmore stepped down earlier this year to pursue other projects. Fans had criticized Whitmore for her rare appearances on the reality dating show, although she also hosted spin-off “Love Island: Aftersun.”

Maya Jama has officially been announced as the new host of Love Island. The presenter had been rumoured to have accepted to the coveted role on the ITV2 dating show after Laura Whitmore quit following the latest series in the summer.

Davide Sanclimenti has shared his thoughts on Maya Jama after it was claimed the presenter has signed to become the new host of Love Island. The self-proclaimed Italian stallion is riding high after winning this summer's series with girlfriend Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and has just released his debut collection with boohooMAN. AndDavide, 27, had nothing but praise for Bristol-born Maya who last week found herself in the spotlight amid reports she had been "confirmed" as the new Love Island presenter.