Maya Jama ‘set for a bumper pay day as impressed ITV bosses offer six-figure salary to keep her on as Love Island host’
Maya Jama will reportedly be paid a whopping £750,000 for the next series of LovE Island after impressing ITV bosses.
The presenter, 28 has been hosting the dating show’s winter and summer editions, as well as the spin-off AfterSun for just a year and has been a huge hit with viewers.
Maya took over as Love Island presenter from Laura Whitmore, 38, earlier this year and has previously hosted BBC makeup series Glow Up, Walk the Line and Crouchy’s Year-Late Euros: Live.
Now TV insiders say the network will increase her salary when her contract is renewed for the next series.
‘ITV absolutely love Maya — she’s gone down a storm with viewers and is perfect with her fun banter and flirty style,’ a source told The Sun.
In demand: Maya Jama, 28, has impressed ITV bosses so much it is thought she will be paid £750,000 to stay on fronting the dating show
Hot host: She currently presents the dating show’s Winter and Summer editions, as well as the spin-off AfterSun and has been doing so for just one year
‘Execs see her as part of the ongoing success of the show so are preparing a pay increase when it comes to renewing her contract ahead of the next series.
‘She’s one of their hottest commodities and they’re determined to keep her happy. Maya really enjoys hosting.’
MailOnline had reached out for comment from ITV. Maya’s representatives declined to comment.
The Bristol-born beauty’s career has catapulted in the last few years and it is without doubt that she is in high demand.
Just four days ago, Maya was unveiled as the new face of luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana – a deal believed to be worth thousands.
She is also Vogue’s August cover star.
She is also at the forefront of campaigns for Rimmel London and modelling for the likes of designer brand Self-Portrait.
With all that behind her belt and her own beauty range MIJ Masks, Maya is thought to be worth around £3million.
Famed for her Love Island hosting, Maya has also made a name for herself following a highly-publicised breakup from rapper Stormzy, 28, who she dated from 2014 until 2019.
Currently single, Maya ended her engagement to Australian basketball player Ben Simmons, who is an ex of Kendall Jenner’s. She spoke publicly about their split for the first time on Love Island spin-off show Aftersun this week.
In demand: Just four days ago, Maya was unveiled as the new face of luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana – a deal believed to be worth thousands
Famous face: Maya was unveiled as the new face of luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana and is also Vogue’s August cover star
Lady in red: At the start of the current Love Island series, Maya said she planned on wearing her sexiest outfits yet, and has not left viewers disappointed
Talking about engagements, she warned: ‘I mean I’ve had a go… and just don’t do it.’
At the start of the current Love Island series, Maya said she planned on wearing her sexiest outfits yet, and has not left viewers disappointed.
With the help of stylist Rhea Francois, Maya wore a cut-out dress previously used by Jennifer Lopez and has been seen in several eye-catching outfits.
Despite her fame reaching new heights, she continues to stay grounded, saying the online trolling surrounding Love Island often her brings her back down to reality.
Maya referenced one tweet from a viewer who commented on her ‘natural teeth’, saying they admired that she had not got them ‘fixed.’
She told Vogue: ‘I always thought my teeth were all right, never blinked an eye, and then I read a tweet saying, ‘I really love that Maya’s kept her natural teeth and not fixed them’.’
