"Maya Jama Showcases Chic New Hairdo and Stuns in Mini Skirt on Love Island‘s Aftersun"

Maya Jama Debuts Bold New Look on Love Island: Aftersun
By Emma Guinness and Geraint Llewellyn | Updated: 11:01 BST, 28 July 2025

[Image: Maya Jama smiling on Aftersun with her chic shoulder-length haircut and pink suit.]

Maya Jama turned heads on Sunday’s episode of Love Island: Aftersun with a striking new hairstyle, swapping her signature long waves for a sleek shoulder-length cut. The 30-year-old presenter dazzled in a figure-hugging pink co-ord set, highlighting her toned physique and accessorizing with white open-toed heels.

Fans were quick to praise her transformation on social media, with many calling the look her “best yet.” Maya humorously promoted the episode on Instagram, filming herself in a playful clip: “Bobby bh is ready to host the show… I’m a clueless c today!” she joked, stumbling over her words mid-recording.

[Image comparison: Maya’s new shorter style vs. her longer locks earlier in July.]

Career Crossroads?
Maya’s hosting gig on Love Island—a role she took over from Laura Whitmore in 2022—has catapulted her to new heights. However, rumors swirl that she may step back as her career expands. The current season saw a dip in viewership, with just 1.4 million tuning into the premiere, the lowest since 2016.

Yet Maya’s star continues to rise. Alongside her beauty brand collaborations, she’s reportedly landed a role in the second season of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen. Sources claim she’ll play the wife of a shady associate to Theo James’ character, marking a dramatic shift from her TV persona.

From Presenter to Actress
Maya initially pursued acting in her teens, even auditioning for E4’s Skins. Though she pivoted to presenting, her passion for acting remains. “I’d want to play a villain—something completely unlike me,” she shared earlier this year. “Then people would see I can actually act.”

[Image: Maya hosting Love Island: Aftersun, interviewing a guest.]

Legacy of Aftersun
The Aftersun spin-off, first hosted by the late Caroline Flack, recaps weekly villa drama and features axed Islanders. Maya’s charisma has kept it a fan favorite, but with her schedule filling up, ITV may soon need a new face.

Whether she stays or goes, Maya’s bold style and career moves prove she’s far more than a reality TV host.

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[Image: Laura Whitmore, Maya’s predecessor, during her Love Island tenure.]

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