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    Maya Jama: 15 facts about Love Island's new host

    Everything you need to know about television presenter Maya Jama, from her net worth to her dating history and more.

    1. Maya Jama

      1. How old is Maya Jama?

      Maya Jama was born on 14th August 1994, making her 28-years-old. Credit: Instagram

    2. Maya Jama

      2. Does Maya Jama have a boyfriend?

      Maya Jama is currently thought to be single. She split with her fiancé, NBA star Ben Simmons, in September 2022 after a year and a half of dating. She also dated rapper Stormzy for four years until their split in August 2019. Credit: Getty

    3. Maya Jama Love Island

      3. Does Maya Jama host Love Island?

      In 2022, Maya was announced as the new host of Love Island commencing in 2023. She kicked off her tenure in January 2023 for the Winter Love Island series. Credit: Instagram

    4. Maya Jama

      4. How tall is Maya Jama?

      Maya Jama is 5ft 8. Credit: Instagram

    5. Maya Jama engaged

      5. Is Maya Jama still engaged to Ben Simmons?

      Maya Jama is no longer engaged to Ben Simmons. The pair were first linked in May 2021, and got engaged around Christmas time that year. She debuted her diamond ring at the BRIT Awards 2022 (pictured), but their pair reportedly split in late 2022 due to distance and work schedules. Credit: Getty

    6. Maya Jama

      6. What is Maya Jama's net worth?

      According to various sources, Maya Jama's net worth is reportedly a staggering £2.5 million thanks to her television and radio jobs, as well as various endorsement deals. Credit: Instagram

    7. Maya Jama Ben Simmons

      7. Why did Maya Jama and Ben Simmons break up?

      Maya and basketball player Ben Simmons dated for around a year and a half before splitting in September 2022. They were have said to have struggled with long distance and work schedules and eventually called things off. A source at the time said of their breakup that "while they both care for each other so much, they truly gave it their all and realise that they just come from two different worlds." Credit: Getty

    8. Maya Jama Stormzy

      8. Are Maya Jama and Stormzy back together?

      Three years after their 2019 split, Maya and Stormzy were linked again following her break-up from then-fiancé basketball star Ben Simmons in late 2022. They were spotted at the same event amid reports claiming they were "very much" back in each other's lives. However, Maya's reps soon dispelled the rumours, confirming that the reports were indeed false but that the pair remain "great friends." Credit: Getty

    9. Stormzy

      9. Why did Maya Jama and Stormzy break up?

      Maya and Stormzy broke up in August 2019 after around four years of dating. Cheating rumours began surfacing claiming Stormzy has been unfaithful, but the rapper later denied the claims. "I didn't cheat. I didn't cheat!" he told Hot 97, before cryptically admitting that what he actually did was still "a big disrespect". He added, "Don't get it twisted, I'm still definitely an a**hole. A hundred percent, that's a fact. I'm an a**hole." Credit: Getty

    10. Chunkz

      10. Is Maya Jama dating Chunkz?

      After Maya Jama and Chunkz appeared on Soccer Aid 2020 - with Maya in the pundit suite and Chunkz playing on the field - social media began 'shipping' the pair as they bonded during the show. "Missed a pen but i bagged Maya Jama, so who really won?’ joked Chunkz, to which Maya replied, "We’re def prob related but we can be BFFs for life chunkell." Ouch! Credit: Instagram

    11. Maya Jama

      11. Who is Maya Jama's mum?

      Maya Jama's mother is called Sadie and she is of Swedish descent. During an appearance on 'All Round To Mrs Brown's', Maya admitted that the pair often get mistaken for sisters. "All my boyfriends and friends that were guys fancied her," said Maya. Credit: Instagram

    12. Maya Jama

      12. Who are Maya Jama's parents?

      In 2018, Maya shared a throwback snap of her parents when they were younger. She captioned the photo, "mum n Dad, young n fly". Credit: Instagram

    13. Maya Jama

      13. What is Maya Jama's ethnic background?

      Maya is of Swedish descent on her mother's side and Somali descent on her father's side. Credit: Instagram

    14. What is Maya Jama's star sign?

      14. What is Maya Jama's star sign?

      Maya Jama's birthday is 14th August, making her a Leo. Credit: Instagram

    15. Maya Jama

      15. Does Maya Jama have Instagram?

      Yes, her Instagram is simply @mayajama. Credit: Instagram

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