Love Island voiceover star Iain Stirling suffered an awkward moment on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday when he was asked about new presenter Maya Jama.
Host Ed Balls, 55, asked him: ‘Have you told [Maya], “Can you come over for a chat?” or “Am I texting you?” referencing some of the show’s famous catchphrases.
Iain, 34, replied: ‘To Maya Jama? I’m sure my wife would have something to say about it if that happened.
‘I’m sure my wife would have something to say’: Love Island’s Iain Stirling suffered an awkward moment on GMB on Wednesday when asked if he had been texting new presenter Maya Jama
Iain said: ‘Maya is absolutely fantastic, Laura was absolutely fantastic, Maya is doing a great job… her slow motion walks have been something else. great appearance’
Maya, 28, took on the role of Iain’s wife of two years, Laura Whitmore this year and made her debut on the show on Monday night, to rave reviews.
Iain said: ‘Maya is absolutely fantastic, Laura was absolutely fantastic, Maya is doing a great job… her slow motion walks have been something else. Great look.
The slow-motion walk is a staple of the show and sees the host enter the village in stunning outfits.
Maya stole the show in a very daring cutout black dress as she walked into the villa to reveal that a bomb was going to enter the villa.
The slow-motion walk is a staple of the show and sees the host enter the village in stunning outfits.
Everything changed: Maya took over hosting duties for Laura, 37, who hosted the show for three seasons and has become an instant hit with viewers.
Maya caused quite a stir as the new host of Love Island this week.
But viewers were devastated after she was absent from the show’s second episode on Tuesday, declaring the series “boring” without her.
As the singles wrestled their first challenge, Maya traveled back to London before heading back to South Africa later this week.
Maya took over hosting duties for Laura, 37, who hosted the show for three seasons and has become an instant hit with viewers.
Laura said at the time that it was “very difficult” for her to fly from one side of the villa to the other.
The TV presenter’s stint on the ITV2 dating show received mixed reviews during its final season; some viewers praised her handling of sensitive topics of hers, while others criticized her for “fostering slut-shaming” in a segment which prompted 427 complaints from Ofcom.
Standing Still: Iain has remained with the show as the voiceover guy, while his wife Laura has left the show.
Diplomat: Iain has praised the presentation skills of both his wife and Maya.
Love Island’s summer series is based in Mallorca, while the winter installment is shot in South Africa.
Laura replaced Caroline Flack as the host of Love Island when she retired in December 2019. Caroline tragically committed suicide at age 40 in February 2020.
Tuesday’s episode saw Tom Clare ruffle feathers as he was paired up with Olivia Hawkins leaving Will Young single and at risk.
Arriving late to the South African village, the burly 23-year-old footballer had all the power in choosing the stunning ring girl, leaving Will vulnerable.
However, viewers were less than impressed when they took to Twitter to say they felt bad for Will, as Olivia didn’t “try to hide her smile when her name was called.”
Fans joked that the farmer needs to ‘smile through the pain’ as he was left sitting alone around the campfire.
Love: Iain and Laura married in 2020 and have a 21-month-old daughter together (pictured from November)
“I only knew he would choose Olivia…look at Will’s face but come on, he surely knew Tom would choose her…” wrote one fan.
Another said: ‘Poor Will! Then you have Olivia discreetly trying to hide her smile when Tom calls her name.
A third said: “Olivia trying not to act gassed because Tom chose her over Will and the islanders.”
“Ooh controversial move Tom goes for Olivia poor Will,” wrote a fourth.
Will and Olivia got together after popular hunk Kai Fagan dumped her during the launch show.
The couple left fans embarrassed when they shared an emotional hug after the pair failed to convince viewers they were a legit couple, with many insisting they had no chemistry.
Love Island continues on Wednesday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
‘Controversial’: Tuesday’s episode saw Tom Clare ruffle feathers as he paired up with Olivia Hawkins leaving Will Young single and at risk