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Maya Jama will reportedly leave Love Island next summer after the show returns for a new series – with former contestant Maura Higgins set to replace her.
The presenter, 30, is believed to earn £750,000 per series for the role of host after taken from Laura Whitmore in January 2023.
Maya said at the time that it was a lifelong dream host of Love Islandexpressing how happy she was to finally achieve it.
However, insiders now claim that she will likely leave the show after the summer series ends.
Meanwhile, Maura, 34, who has hit the big time on this year’s I’m A Celebrity, first shot to fame when she burst into the villa in 2019 – with insiders claiming bosses have her lined up as Maya’s replacement.
A source said The sun: ‘Maya loves hosting Love Island and thinks it’s a good fit for now. But she is keen to leave on a high and keep her career on track. She is extremely ambitious and would like to continue to focus on presenting primetime opportunities.
Maya Jama will reportedly leave Love Island next summer after the show returns for a new series – with a popular former contestant set to replace her
Former contestant Maura Higgins, who was a hit with viewers on this year’s I’m A Celebrity, will reportedly replace her.
‘She also hopes to be able to work in America and does not want to be tied down. She has built her skills as a presenter and is part of the Love Island family.”
The insider added, “She also has the unique perspective of having appeared as a contestant herself. She’s also just had a successful stint on I’m A Celeb, so the world is her oyster now.”
Maura quickly became a crowd favorite, alongside fellow islanders Molly-Mae Haag and Amber Gill.
The television personality also has presenting experience. This year she presented the American version of the spin-off show Love Island Aftersun and also presents Glow Up.
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Maya, Maura and ITV for comment.
It comes after it was revealed that Maya has become a multi-millionaire following the success of her TV career and business ventures.
The TV presenter has published accounts for her company MIJ & Co Entertainment, revealing that assets in the company have risen from £1.37 million to £1.83 million.
The star appears to have doubled her earnings as she had cash worth £1.3million in the account in the past three months, but had £618,774 the year before.
The 30-year-old presenter, who took over from Laura Whitmore in January 2023, has become a fan favorite since taking on the role of host.
The 34-year-old Irish star, who recently took part in I’m A Celebrity, first shot to fame when she made a dramatic entrance into the villa in 2019.
Maya split from long-term love, rapper Stormzy, in July, but the bump in her personal life hasn’t stopped her career from reaching new heights
Maya split from long-term love, rapper Stormzy, in July, but the bump in her personal life hasn’t stopped her career from reaching new heights.
She was given the full-time role as Love Island’s number one presenter when Laura stepped down.
Since then she has hosted Love Island Games, Love Island All Stars and series 11, which were released in June and July.
Maya is believed to earn £750,000 per series of Love Island, while she has also reportedly collected £50,000 for co-hosting this year’s BRIT Awards.
However, it is her brand deals where Maya will make much of her money after replacing Kate Moss as the face of Rimmel London last year.
According to The Sun, Maya is said to have earned a six-figure sum as the face of hair extension brand Beauty Works, while she has also taken part in campaigns for the likes of Maybelline, Adidas and Gordon’s Gin and Self Portrait.
It comes after Maya recently announced a new venture, as she has become an investor and co-owner of Swedish plant-based milk company Sproud.