Maya Jama shines at Burberry party amid Love Island hosting uncertainty

Maya Jama turned heads at Burberry’s fashion show afterparty during London Fashion Week, arriving at the Chiltern Firehouse venue in a low-cut black dress with long sleeves, ruched detailing at the bodice, and navy and black tassel trims. The Love Island host complemented the look with black cat-eye sunglasses and a mini black handbag, while her blunt bob and chunky black boots finished off the ensemble as she stepped into the event.

Her appearance comes amid ongoing questions about her future as the host of Love Island. Reports have suggested that Jama has not renewed her ITV contract, with a source telling The Sun that talks have been delayed due to logistics within her team. The publication notes that while Jama remains in demand and enjoys presenting Love Island, contract discussions have yet to be finalized. The article also points to broader cost-cutting plans for the forthcoming All Stars series, including a shift away from the South African villa to a cheaper location and a potential reduction in on-site production.

In the same round of reporting, The Sun added that the new Love Island All Stars is slated to return in January, but talks with Jama over signing are not concluded. A separate note from The Sun claims that negotiations have stalled due to logistical considerations within Jama’s team, and that producers may be weighing cost-saving measures such as downgrading the villa location—from the Ludus Magnus mansion in Cape Town to Midden Cottage, a property used in a prior winter series. Daily Mail representatives were contacted for comment, but there had been no public statement from Jama or ITV.

Beyond her hosting duties, Jama has been active in promoting brand partnerships. She recently appeared on the streets of East London promoting Sproud, a low-sugar, high-protein milk alternative. In an Instagram post, she shared she had stopped by billboards and even handed out free coffees, praising Sproud and encouraging followers to try the product, which is carried in Sainsbury’s.

On the personal front, Jama is dating Manchester City defender Ruben Dias, 28. The couple reportedly began seeing each other after meeting at the European Music Awards in November and were publicly linked through PDA at KSI’s Baller League event in April 2025. Reports have suggested Jama could relocate to be closer to Dias and his team in Manchester. The pair have also been pictured at Dias’s penthouse in Manchester, and observers note that Manchester has become a regular hub for the couple as Jama balances work across London and the north of England. A separate industry source cited by The Sun suggested that the Brit Awards could be staged in Manchester for the first time, highlighting the city’s growing cultural profile.

Maya Jama remains a prominent figure in both front-of-house television and fashion circuits, with her schedule often overlapping appearances at high-profile events during London Fashion Week and other industry gatherings. While the specifics of her Love Island arrangement are still unresolved in public, the latest reporting emphasizes the ongoing negotiation environment and the potential implications for the show’s production strategy in the coming months. Reached for comment, representatives for Jama and ITV did not provide a statement about her contract status at this time.