Maya Jama is the new host of Love Island, ITV has announced.
The 28-year-old presenter said that she was excited about her new job and couldn't wait to get started.
Jama will begin her hosting duties when the dating show returns to screens for its ninth series early next year.
She said: "I've always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! I can’t wait to get into the Villa to meet all of the Islanders."
ITV2 and ITVX has today announced Maya Jama as the brand new host of Love Island. #LoveIsland Details > https://t.co/zjO0HyEQCZ pic.twitter.com/oLdLP6NnLM
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ITV Director of Reality Programming and Acquisitions Paul Mortimer said: "Finding a new host to follow the wonderful Laura Whitmore was never going to be easy.
"In Maya Jama though, we have another high-profile fan of the show who’ll be a great addition to the Love Island family," he continued.
"Cool, charming and charismatic, I speak for us all when I say Maya will also bring a unique presenting style to the show, as did Laura and, of course, the very much missed Caroline Flack. We’re very pleased to have her on board."
Source: Press Association
