Summary
- Former contestant Olivia Attwood has emerged as a possible contender to replace Maya Jama as host of the ITV reality show Love Island, according to a report in British newspaper The Sun.
- Jama announced on Sunday that she was stepping down after three years and nine series as host of the dating show.
- In a post on Instagram, she said it was time to move on from the programme, writing: “As all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island.” She thanked viewers for their support and said she had enjoyed the experience, including the show’s live broadcasts and appearances around the fire pit.
Former contestant Olivia Attwood has emerged as a possible contender to replace Maya Jama as host of the ITV reality show Love Island, according to a report in British newspaper The Sun.
Attwood, who appeared in the show’s third series in 2017, is considered an “obvious frontrunner” because of her relationship with production company Lifted, the newspaper quoted an unnamed source as saying.
“The feeling is the role is still best suited to a glam girl over a male but that’s up for discussion,” the source said.
“Olivia is an obvious frontrunner as she has such a close relationship with the production firm, Lifted, and even attended a big bosses’ wedding. But no decisions have been made nor formal talks undertaken,” the source added.
The report does not confirm that Attwood has been offered the job or that formal discussions have taken place.
Jama announced on Sunday that she was stepping down after three years and nine series as host of the dating show.
In a post on Instagram, she said it was time to move on from the programme, writing: “As all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island.”
She thanked viewers for their support and said she had enjoyed the experience, including the show’s live broadcasts and appearances around the fire pit.
“I’ve loved every slow-mo walk, fire pit and live show. I’ll forever be grateful for the experience,” she wrote.
Jama, who took over as host in 2023, said she was ready to pursue new opportunities.
“I’ve always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new,” she added.
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ITV has yet to announce who will replace her.
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