Maya Jama Strikes Netflix Deal After Love Island Exit
Maya Jama has signed a major seven-figure deal with Netflix following her departure as host of Love Island, with multiple projects in development.
Maya Jama has landed a huge Netflix deal after leaving Love Island. The British multi-hyphenate secured a seven-figure global agreement with the streaming giant, which includes multiple new projects in development.
Her exit from the ITV dating show was confirmed on Sunday, November 8. Jama announced her departure on social media, stating she was stepping down as host after three years and nine series. A source described the split as amicable, noting her increasingly busy schedule made the move unsurprising. Jama expressed gratitude for the experience and said she believes in taking leaps to grow. She began hosting the show at age 28.
Career transition and new projects
Maya Jama quit Love Island to throw herself into something new. That new direction is firmly centered on Netflix. The deal marks her return to the platform after starring in the second season of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen earlier this year, where she made her acting debut as Aisha. She will reprise that role in the show's next season.
Anne Mensah, Netflix's vice president of UK content, praised Maya Jama as fabulous and said she has an infectious energy. Jama stated she is absolutely buzzing to work with Netflix and is excited for the next chapter, though she cannot reveal specific details yet. She thanked fans for their support and said she is excited for everyone to see what they have been working on.
A versatile entertainment profile
Jama's career extends far beyond a single hosting role. She began as a presenter for MTV and BBC Radio 1. She is also a panelist on The Masked Singer U.K. and was a fan favorite on the BBC's The Celebrity Traitors, a series that broke BBC ratings records. She was the only original Traitor to reach the final episode of the celebrity edition.
Reflecting on that experience, she said she was reminded about how resilient she is. She added that she is proud of herself for just holding it down despite the stress all around. She is working with the agency William Morris Endeavour. The exact terms of her Netflix pact are not clear, but the focus is on her upcoming slate of projects for the streamer.
