Maya Jama leaves fans completely torn as she shares huge Love Island update
Love Island host Maya Jama confirms the return of the hit ITV2 show with a cheeky memo as bosses gear up for a 10th anniversary special packed with iconic ex-Islanders and unforgettable moments
Maya Jama has just dropped a major Love Island update – and it's sent fans into a frenzy. A teaser posted to the show's official Instagram has confirmed that the hit dating series will be back on screens very soon.
The short clip features a printer churning out a memo that reads: "Attention: Love Island is coming soon. Attendance mandatory." ITV 's very own Maya, now 30, signs off the memo with her name and a kiss, declaring herself the "CEO of love" in the process. Naturally, fans exploded with excitement in the comments.
One ecstatic viewer wrote: 'I've been waiting for this!!! It's not summer without Love Island.' Another added: 'OMG Yayyyyyy we are so back,' while a third gushed: 'Can't wait to see Maya on screen every night again. You've been missed girl.'
However, others were left disappointed as they had been convinced that the series wouldn't be out for another couple of weeks. "I was thinking it would be back the first week of June, but it looks like it's going to be later," one wrote. Another added: "I can't wait anymore, I need Love Island back NOW."
This buzz comes just ahead of a major milestone for the franchise – ITV2 will soon air a special episode marking ten years of the cultural juggernaut that is Love Island.
Titled Love Island: A Decade of Love, the one-off retrospective will air on both ITV2 and ITVX. It promises to revisit unforgettable moments, track down past Islanders who became stars in their own right, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the series.
Fans can expect to relive some of the show's most iconic moments – from dramatic dumpings and surprise arrivals to fairytale romances. Plus, exclusive interviews and throwback footage will offer fresh insight into how the show shaped modern reality TV and changed the lives of those who took part.
As for who'll be stepping back into the spotlight, ITV has confirmed several familiar faces will return. Among them: Dani Dyer, Curtis Pritchard, and beloved duo Liam Reardon and Millie Court.
Expect Georgia Steel to deliver her legendary "I'm loyal" line once again, and don't miss appearances from season two champs Cara De La Hoyde-Massey and Nathan Massey. Fan-favourite couples like Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan, and Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope will also update fans on where they stand now.
More returning legends include Gabby Allen – fresh off a breakup with her All Stars partner Casey O'Gorman – as well as Hannah Elizabeth, Anton Danyluk, Whitney Adebayo, Catherine Agbaje, and Montana Brown, who recently welcomed her second child with fiancé Mark O'Connor.
Reflecting on the show's legacy, Executive Producer Mike Spencer said: "We've had an incredible 10 years of love, drama and unforgettable moments in the villa – now it's time to look back and celebrate the icons who made it all happen." He added, "Expect big laughs and plenty of heart as we revisit a decade of Love Island magic."
The anniversary special is set to air soon, serving as a nostalgic prelude to the brand-new summer series, which will return to Majorca this June.
Meanwhile, peculation is mounting among fans about the exact launch date of the upcoming series. Many believe it could premiere on Monday, June 9th, while others argue that based on previous years, it should be Monday, June 2nd, following the Bank Holiday.
The lack of official promo has only fueled debate, with some convinced there's been a delay.
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