Maya Jama appears to throw shade at Ekin-Su Culculoglu after she said she was offered presenter role
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‘It’s not true’: Maya Jama appears to cast shadow on Ekin-Su Culculoglu after Love Island winner said she was the first to be offered a presentation role
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Maya Jama has seemingly cast shadow over Ekin-Su Culculoglu after the Love Island winner said she was offered the presenting role for the show.
The new Love Island presenter, 28, was announced last week as Laura Whitmore’s replacement, after the previous presenter stepped down.
But Ekin-Su, 28, who won the last series with boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, claimed she was actually offered the position first, but turned it down.
Sly dig: Maya Jama has seemingly cast shadow over Ekin-Su Culculoglu after the Love Island winner said she was offered the presenting role for the show
In a conversation with PopSugar she said: ‘I did get an offer’ [the presenting role] I would have loved to do it, but I can’t at the moment because of the crowds.
“I said I’m not ready yet…I want a good workout. I’ve performed before, but not at Laura’s level.’
But an insider has claimed that The sun that Maya was always the first to be considered for the job.
The source said, ‘It’s not true. Maya was the first choice as a host.’
Claim: Ekin-Su, 28, who won the last series with boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, claimed she got the position first but turned it down
And Maya made her feelings clear on the subject, reportedly liking tweets sharing the story debunking Ekin’s claim.
Meanwhile, Ekin showered Maya with praise after securing the presenting role, saying, “She’s funny, intelligent, smart, beautiful. ITV made a good choice in choosing her, I think.’
Maya will start hosting the first of two series of the popular ITV2 show from early 2023, which will be shot in South Africa.
Maya said in a statement, “I’ve always been such a huge Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the country’s favorite shows! I can’t wait to enter the Villa to meet all the islanders.’
Both Maya and Love Island shared a video scrolling through stories that she was the rumor host on various media outlets to confirm the news.
The Love Island account shared: ‘Okay, the rumors are true Say hello to your brand new #LoveIsland host @mayajama!’
New Job: Both Maya and Love Island shared a video scrolling through stories that she was the rumor host on various media outlets to confirm the news