Love Island’s new presenter ‘revealed’ after Laura Whitmore’s exit

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Maya Jama is reportedly set to take over Laura Whitmore's former role as the host of Love Island. Laura, 37, announced that she would be leaving the show shortly after the 2022 series aired, and fans have been eagerly waiting to find out who will be hosting the next series of the ITV2 dating show.

Many voiced their hopes that TV presenter Maya, 28, would take over the role, and now The Sun has revealed that she's in the process of finalising her contract with ITV.

A source told the publication: “Maya was ITV’s dream option. She is fun, beautiful and a brilliant presenter. She was discussed as a possible replacement for Caroline two years ago — but now the time is right." The insider continued: “They think she’ll make the show her own and carry on from where Caroline left off. "They’re just in the process of finalising the last few details — but barring any huge surprises she will be announced formally very soon.They are just dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s." An ITV spokesperson said: "Our new host will be announced in due course." OK!

have contacted Maya's representative for comment. Maya is reportedly set to front the upcoming winter edition of Love Island, which is scheduled to take place in South Africa in January.