Maya Jama: Hosting my first summer series of Love Island feels special

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Love Island presenter Maya Jama has said hosting her first summer edition of the hugely-popular dating series feels “special” but admitted she's feeling the pressure to live up to expectations.The 28 year old broadcaster, who recently shared what she believes is the show's most iconic moment ever, took over the presenting role on the hit ITV dating show from Laura Whitmore for the last winter series in South Africa.

Ahead of the show’s return to screens on Monday, June 5, she revealed what it is like being the face of a series which counts famous faces including Margot Robbie, Tobey Maguire and Amy Schumer among its fans.

Speaking to reporters at the villa in Majorca about the summer series, she said: “It’s special. I feel now (after) the first one, I’ve got it and we’ve done it, all the nerves are gone a bit and now I’m ready to go.” “I’m so excited.

It’s coming around so fast, I feel like we were just doing it yesterday and now it’s like ‘back at it again’,” she added. Maya was lauded by fans for her lavish outfits and presenting style while delivering dramatic updates to the contestants in the villa last series.