Love Island first look: Maya Jama's eye-popping outfit seen as stunning boys and girls line up for first-night coupling

They may be busy soaking up the sun and 'going for chats' in the Love Island villa, but the 2024 cast have also waved goodbye - perhaps temporarily - to their careers for a summer of love. As the eleventh series of Love Island continues to bring us more drama, bombshells and dumpings, OK! takes a look at what the Islanders did for work before becoming the stars who grace our TV screens every evening. Not only is there reality TV royalty starring on the show but there's also a mental health nurse, a semi-pro footballer and a HR coordinator.

Maya Jama has some important news for the Islanders on tonight's (Sunday, 23 June) Love Island.The presenter makes her return to the iconic villa to personally deliver an announcement, much to the shock of the unsuspecting contestants. A new teaser reveals Maya, 29, makes a shock entrance as she announces: “Hello my loves. Did you miss me? Can you meet me by the firepit please?” The Islanders head over to the firepit, where she then shares the real reason why she's there.

Maya Jama has sent fans into a frenzy, sparking rumours of an engagement to rapper Stormzy after sharing a series of affectionate snaps on her social media. In one black and white photo, the pair are seen standing side by side, looking utterly smitten and the caption read: "LVovers.Thankyou for having us @louisvuitton @pharrell." Another post featured a video of the couple sharing a playful kiss and posing in the back of a car.

Love Island host Maya Jama was all set for a surprise twist in the show's latest episode, but ITV bosses had other plans.The stunning 29 year old presenter, who recently wowed at Paris Fashion Week alongside her beau Stormzy, had to cut her romantic getaway short and jet back to Majorca. Maya, who swapped radio for TV stardom, was ready to oversee another dramatic elimination on the hit reality series.

Love Island ’s Patsy Field wasn’t afraid to get into scraps when she was in the villa.The office worker and social media star stood up to Jess White over her treatment of Harriett Blackmore. However, she reveals that she also argued with Ayo Odukoya - but the squabble never aired. Speaking exclusively to OK!'s Love Island Dumping Debrief - OK!'s weekly video series where the 2024 cast unpack the latest drama from the series - Patsy opened up on why her and Ayo clashed.

Love Island winner Finn Tapp seems to have taken a swipe at his ex Paige Turley, just weeks after the pair nearly rekindled their romance. The couple, who won the winter edition of Love Island in 2020, were thought to be one of the strongest pairs from the show, even moving in together during lockdown and Finn, 24, getting a tattoo dedicated to Paige, 26.

Maya Jama has made waves in the presenting industry since taking to the helm of Love Island in 2023, and now, the host has reportedly bagged her first primetime TV gig with a seat on the judging panel of The Masked Singer. The 29-year-old presenter is said to be taking Rita Ora's slot on the panel - which also usually consists of Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall - as the singer is said to be focusing on an acting role and is starring on the US version of the show.

Stormzy's mate Omar Nyame is set to spice things up in the Love Island villa.The 25 year old PE teacher from Croydon, who was by the rapper's side during his headline performance at Glastonbury in 2019, is hoping to find love on the show. Stormzy, a self-confessed Love Island fan since its debut in 2015, made waves when he appeared on the 2017 series following a tweet about contestant Olivia Attwood. He was also spotted at the finale of the Love Island: All Stars series in February, where he was back with his girlfriend Maya Jama, the current host of the show.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. New bombshells have entered the villa. Season 11 of “Love Island,” which kicked off on Monday night, will again see contestants competing for love in Mallorca, Spain where they’ll be joined by host Maya Jama who took over from Laura Whitmore in 2022.

Love Island fans were left demanding to know 'what the point' was in dumping one of the new batch of islanders just 24 hours after they entered the villa. A new batch of singletons made their way to Spain in the hope of finding love as the show returned on Monday night (June 3).

On Monday, 3 June, Love Island returned to our screens for a sizzling new summer series, bringing with it a much-needed dose of Majorcan sun and ridiculously-toned singletons ready to put themselves out there in their search for love. Of course, at the helm is one person perfectly placed to host the show’s infamous re-coupling ceremonies – Maya Jama, having recently re-coupled with her own celebrity boyfriend, Stormzy.

Love Island viewers were left stunned by Joey Essex for the same reason - and not just for his entrance into the villa. The former The Only Way is Essex star was part of a surprise twist during the ITV dating show's 2024 series opener on Monday night (June 3).

This year's Love Island has gotten off to a dramatic start, with the show's first celebrity bombshell, Joey Essex, entering the villa.The villa has previously had some semi-famous residents including Gemma Owen, the daughter of footballer Michael Owen and Rochelle Humes's sister Sophie Piper. However, Joey is the first celeb entrant, since the show switched from having a celebrity line-up to a civilian one.

Love Island is coming back to TV screens, and millions of viewers are set to fall for - or loathe - the new crop of would-be lovers. At the helm of the programme once more is Maya Jama.

Love Island is back for its 11th series with 12 new singletons ready and waiting to enter the famous Mallorcan villa. In the ultimate search for love, the contestants will spend around eight weeks together in hopes of finding a lasting connection and winning a £50,000 cash prize.

Love Island may only be starting this evening (3 June), but a villa twist is already in store for the islanders. Once the singletons have entered the villa, they will choose who to couple up with just moments after meeting one another.

Love Island is due to make a welcome return to our TV screens on Monday, 3 June. A new set of singletons will be entering the iconic villa in search of long-lasting love. The hit ITV2 dating show is back in Majorca, with Maya Jama returning as host.The villa has undergone a colourful makeover too, making it the ultimate spot to experience a summer of love.

The new series of Love Island is about to begin, but 29 year old presenter Maya Jama has taken the opportunity to give fans a sneak peek into some of the wild messages she receives online.The host took to her Instagram Story on Thursday 30 May to unveil the X-rated confession one of her followers shared with her. Maya, who is loved up with beau Stormzy, shared a screenshot of messages she had received from a superfan. In one message, the fan had said she looked 'amazing' in her latest post but then, the messages took an X-rated turn.

The new series of Love Island is about to begin, and 29 year old presenter Maya Jama is contemplating her future on the series. Having hosted four seasons in a year, the presenter wants to have more of a say in the show, and has revealed that she would like to be a producer as well as a presenter on the sun drenched dating phenomenon.

Love Island's Maya Jama has described her boyfriend Stormzy as "cute and encouraging".