The desperate ways ITV tried to keep Maya Jama when she said she was leaving Love Island
The channel really didn’t want her to go
Maya Jama has announced she is leaving her role as the host of Love Island. And it would appear that, understandably, ITV really didn’t want her to go.
Yesterday, following a killer stint on The Celebrity Traitors, Maya said she was stepping down from the role of Love Island host, in order to “throw myself into something new”.
In full, she said in a statement: “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.
“Firstly, I want to thank all of the people who rooted so hard for me to host the show in the first place. I wouldn’t change a thing. To the fans of the show, thank you for every supportive message and every single time you’ve tuned in during my time as host, I’m forever grateful to you all. The show really does belong to the people who watch it and embrace it year after year.
“Biggest thanks to the incredible production team, I’ve seen firsthand how you work your asses o...