Maya Jama scolds Love Island winner’s Kai and Sanam following sly dig at his ex-partner Olivia 

They could have been crowned the winners of Winter Love Island 2023.

But Maya Jama scolded Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan during Monday night’s live finale after the pair made a hint at ex-partner Olivia Hawkins.

The 28-year-old host put the pair, both 24, in their place as they discussed Kai’s previous partner shortly before they were crowned champions.

Recalling their journey in the village, Maya brought up Kai’s time with the ring girl Olivia before he met Sanam at Casa Amor.

The duo winced noticeably at the mention of their name and the host was quick to chime in as he said, ‘No, don’t make that face!’

Ouch: Maya Jama, 28, scolded Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan, 24, during Monday night’s live finale after the pair took a sneaky dig at ex-partner Olivia Hawkins.

Awkward: The host put the pair in their place when discussing Kai’s previous pairing shortly before they were crowned champions.

The awkward moment was not lost on fans back home, with one sharing on Twitter: “No maya told Kai ‘don’t make that face’ when he said about Olivia.”

Another wrote: “When Maya had to scold Kai for making that face when they mentioned Olivia LOL – emotional damage.”

A third wrote: “Kai winced when Maya mentioned that he was originally with Olivia.”

Like all romances on the show, Kai and Sanam have had a rocky ride, after P.E. teacher Olivia Hawkins’ former love interest stormed off when her head was turned at Casa Amor, just like the her.

Kai and Sanam were crowned winners of Love Island Winter 2023 on Monday night, beating out original couple Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins for the £50k cash prize.

After eight weeks of drama, viewers chose the social worker and physical education teacher, who fell in love during Casa Amor, as their champions.

The occasion marks the first time a Casa Amor bomba has entered the show and taken victory in the show’s eight-year history.

The couple was left speechless when presenter Maya Jama announced the results during the live finale in South Africa.

Funny: The awkward moment wasn’t lost on fans back home, with one sharing on Twitter: ‘No maya told Kai ‘don’t make that face’ when he said about Olivia’

Before her win, Sanam accidentally revealed that she has a crush on Kai, while he told viewers to “watch this space” on how to make the beauty his girlfriend in the outside world.

Tom Clare, 23, and Samie Elishi, 22, took third place in the competition, while airport security officer Shaq Muhammad, 24, and Tanya Manhenga, 22, were the first out .

After her win, Sanam told 28-year-old Maya, ‘I can’t believe it,’ while Kai was speechless.

She said of their romance, “For me, it was always Kai, like I always said he was my number one.” He obviously is a very attractive guy but he made me fall in love with everything. Everything about him I loved. I really didn’t think he was going to be here. I’m going to cry.’

Champions: The social worker and PE teacher, who fell in love during the trip to Casa Amor, were bookies’ favorites to win the 2023 winter series