Maya Jama’s life off screen from presenting as a teenager to new Love Island host

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.

Instagram Stories to thank her followers for their support, following the announcement that she would be joining the season 14 cast of.  “Good morning, I’m a little tired today. I just wanted to say a really heartfelt thank you,” the 54-year-old told the camera. “I’ve had the most incredible messages from people I haven’t heard from in a really long time and it feels so nice.

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.

Maya Jama shocked fans over the weekend after showcasing her mum on her Instagram, who fans say looks more like her sister.The presenter, who this week scored a gig to become Love Island’s newest host following Laura Whitmore’s exit, was as smiley as ever as she lounged at home.The 28 year old TV presenter was makeup free as she posed in a white top that seemingly matched her mum’s all-white tracksuit. "Mum's in town,” Maya said as she showed off her mum, Sadie. "Yeah you look cute, this is a video,” Maya added in another video.

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.

Maya Jama has been officially announced as the brand new host of ITV2’s Love Island. Maya will make her debut as host as the new ninth series returns in early 2023.

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.