Megan Barton-Hanson praises 'amazing' Maya Jama ahead of Love Island debut

Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page have praised Maya Jama, after it was announced that the presenter and DJ would host the next series of Love Island.The couple, who came fourth in this year's series of the popular ITV2 dating show, say Maya, 28, will make a great host.The former BBC Radio One DJ was announced as the new host earlier this week and has already received the backing of former host Laura Whitmore. Laura, 37, commented on Maya's Instagram post announcing the news, writing: "Yes girl!! So delighted for you! You’re gonna be fab”, followed by a heart emoji." And now the new host has also received the endorsement of two of this year's finalists as Andrew, 27, discussed this choice with the Mirror on the red carpet at the National Television Awards.

Love Island star Tasha Ghouri has admitted that the sudden fame that has come with being on the ITV2 show has been “overwhelming”. Speaking exclusively to OK!, the 24 year old told us how different life has been. “It has been overwhelming,” she says.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has teased the idea of a Kardashian-style reality TV show following the life of the Owens. Gemma arrived at the National Television Awards with her famous footballer dad Michael.

Stacey Dooley has lovingly paid tribute to boyfriend Kevin Clifton on his 40th birthday in a gushing message which she signed from her and their unborn baby. The documentary maker, 35, confirmed in August that she is pregnant with her and former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Clifton’s first child together. Taking to Instagram, she uploaded a collage of photos of Clifton with a bright yellow background and the words “Jumping in to forty”.

LOVE Island star Olivia Attwood has revealed her new tattoos on her HANDS after getting inked all over her body. The ITV2 dating star took to her Instagram to show off the body art, as she headed to the tattoo parlous on Thursday afternoon. Olivia, 31, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, already has a number of body art inkings on her arms and wrists.

It's not very often you'd get the likes of Keith Lemon, Big Narstie and footballer John Stones in the same place - but it appears McDonald's managed it as the stars of TV, music, YouTube and sport headed out to Salford for the fast-food chain's latest launch.

LAURA Whitmore has congratulated Maya Jama after she was announced her replacement as Love Island host. Earlier today ITV confirmed The Sun's story that Maya, 28, will present the next series of the ITV2 dating show.

LOVE Island winner Cara de la Hoyde has rejoiced at Maya Jama being named as the new host of the show, and said she'll start watching it again now. It comes after Laura Whitmore's shock decision to quit the hit ITV show last month. Cara has vowed to start watching Love Island again after she boycotted it over the past two years after being busy with motherhood.

LOVE Island fans have all said the same thing as stunning TV presenter Maya Jama prepared to board a private jet to Majorca after replacing Laura Whitmore. Most viewers have reacted with delight calling her a "bombshell" in her own right.

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.

Laura Whitmore announced she was leaving her post as presenter of Love Island.

Laura Whitmore has broken her silence after Maya Jama was announced as her replacement as Love Island host. Following this summer’s season, mum-of-one Laura, 37, announced that she was stepping down from the role after two years. Now, less than two months on from her surprise exit, Maya, 28, has been revealed to be her successor.

Maya Jama has been revealed as the new host Love Island after weeks of speculation.The 28 year old was one of the favourites to take over the role from former host Laura Whitmore, 38, who announced she was stepping down as the presenter of the ITV2 dating show following the end of this year's series. Maya will make her debut as host as the new ninth series returns in early 2023.

K.J. Yossman “Love Island” has found its new host in broadcaster Maya Jama. Jama, who has presented “Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star” and used to anchor a show for BBC Radio 1, will take over “Love Island” hosting duties early next year when the series returns for its winter edition, set in South Africa. It will be the ninth series of the show. Previous host Laura Whitmore stepped down earlier this year to pursue other projects. Fans had criticized Whitmore for her rare appearances on the reality dating show, although she also hosted spin-off “Love Island: Aftersun.”

Laura Whitmore has publicly congratulated Maya Jama following the news that she's the new host of Love Island.ITV confirmed the exciting news on Tuesday (October 11) and posted a video on the show's official Instagram account.Alongside the short clip of Maya flicking through her phone looking after different news headlines, the caption read: "Okay, the rumours are true/ Say hey to your brand-new #LoveIsland host @mayajama!"READ MORE: ITV officially confirms new Love Island host after Laura Whitmore quits dating showFormer host Laura, who fronted the show for three series following the death of Caroline Flack, was one of the first to leave a message for Maya in the comment section.The Irish beauty wrote: "Yes girl!! So delighted for you! You’re gonna be fab" alongside a red heart emoji and two kisses.Former contestants Tasha Ghouri and Summer Botwe were also quick to share their support for Maya online.Speaking about taking on the role, Maya said: "I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! I can’t wait to get into the Villa to meet all of the Islanders."Director of Reality Programming & Acquisitions at ITV2, ITVBe and CITV Paul Mortimer said that finding a new host "was never going to be easy", but added that Maya is a "high profile fan of the show".He said: "In Maya Jama though, we have another high profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family."Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show, as did Laura and, of course, the very much missed Caroline Flack.

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.

Maya Jama has officially been announced as the new host of Love Island. The presenter had been rumoured to have accepted to the coveted role on the ITV2 dating show after Laura Whitmore quit following the latest series in the summer.

READ MORE: Ekin-Su's Dancing On Ice salary revealed as highest-ever paid Love Island contestantDirector of Reality Programming & Acquisitions at ITV2, ITVBe and CITV Paul Mortimer said that finding a new host "was never going to be easy", but added that Maya is a "high profile fan of the show".He said: "In Maya Jama though, we have another high profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family. "Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show, as did Laura and, of course, the very much missed Caroline Flack.

Maya Jama has been named the next host of the UK’s Love Island.