Everything to Know About Maya Jama, Love Island UK and All Stars Host
Nobody's more ready for the premiere of Love Island: All Stars Season 3 than the British TV host.
The Season 3 premiere of Love Island: All Stars is approaching, which means it's the perfect time to get to know the host of the series, Maya Jama.
The Bristol, England, native is the British equivalent of Ariana Madix — someone who effortlessly keeps the competition on track from the jump on the dating show. And she's a reality television mainstay across the pond. Here's what fans need to know about Jama, who also hosts Love Island UK.
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How old is Maya Jama?
Jama is 31 years old and was born on August 14, 1994.
After moving to London to pursue a career in entertainment in her late teens, Jama landed gigs working as an on-screen presenter for regional music video shows and sports-based programming, landing a lot of work covering the 2014 World Cup.
Aside from her hosting duties on Love Island UK and Love Island: All Stars, Jama has an impressive resume in television.
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What other shows has Maya Jama been on?
She's currently on the judging panel of the British version of The Masked Singer, and her experience in UK television is extensive. Between being a host on Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star, being a presenter on several MTV shows, and dropping in to RuPaul's Drag Race UK for a guest-judging stint, Jama became a household name. She's also an established and recognizable voice on the radio, having hosted several shows.
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Jama has explained that getting her start in entertainment as a presenter was a perfect fit.
"I didn't have any other skills than talking," Jama told to Vogue for a 2023 story. "I could talk to anyone, at any time of day, from any walk of life, and really enjoy finding out about new people... I'm like, how does that turn into a job?"
When asked to host Love Island UK, beginning with Season 9, Jama couldn't say no to the opportunity.
"I’ve been a fan of the show pretty much since it started," she told Vogue. "I know everything about it... My role is to deliver information and facts but, because I love it so much, I just want to be their best mate and be like, 'Are you sure you really like that guy?' I'll be as involved as I can."
While production on Love Island: All Stars Season 3 is currently halted due to wildfires near the villa in South Africa where the show tapes, filming is expected to resume soon.
Currently, the Peacock premiere date for Love Island: All Stars Season 3 is up in the air — but rest assured, Jama is just as ready for the new season to kick off as everyone else is.
