Maya Jama's full dating timeline from Stormzy to Ruben Dias

Metro

01-05-2025

Maya Jama's full dating timeline explained as she confirms her new relationship with Ruben Dias.
The TV presenter, 30, is best known as he current Love Island host and judge on The Masked Singer and has had a variety of high-profile presenting roles on TV and radio.
Throughout her varied career over the past decade, the star has also had a high-profile on-and-off relationship with the rapper and singer Stormzy.
The couple started dating in 2014, but after ending things in 2019, Maya has been attached to a variety of other famous faces.
She's even been reported to be dating the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Drake.
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So, what is Maya's dating history? Here's everything you need to know.
The Hide and Seek hitmaker, 30, and Maya first met in October 2014 at the Red Bull Culture Clash and began dating the following January.
The famous couple went their separate ways in 2020, four years after becoming an item in 2016.
Maya and Stormzy – real name Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr. – had tongues wagging after they reunited in November 2022 but at the time, Maya's team confirmed the claims they had reunited were unfounded and they weren't in a relationship.
In an interview with Louis Theroux on October 22, 2022, the Big For Your Boots rapper described the break-up as his 'biggest mistake.'
He explained: 'My break-up, that was probably the biggest catalyst for growth as a man. It was like, OK, you made a mistake and you lose someone you loved, someone you cared for, someone who is special to you.
'That's probably the biggest loss a man can have, isn't it? Away from someone passing away, that's the biggest loss you can have.'
Speaking about the early days of their romance in January 7, 2023, Maya shared: 'We were so young when we met, just beginning our careers. I was starting at MTV. He'd not even released a single at that point. We were just little babies.
She continued to The Sunday Times: 'I'm not naive to the fact that when you are a woman in the industry, most of the things that people want to talk about are your relationships. It's different for men. I'd seen that happen to other people. I don't think either of us knew it was going to be such a big thing.
'We were just: we're young and in love and we're going to go for it and work really hard. We're just together. We never really did red carpets. We didn't do any of that stuff.'
Maya and Ben Simmons enjoyed a whirlwind romance kicking off in the summer of 2021 – and were believed to have got engaged over Christmas a few months later.
The couple chose not to publicly speak out about their relationship or engagement, but Maya didn't deny the proposal when grilled about it by comedian Mo Gilligan when they hosted the Brit Awards in February.
Maya moved over to America, where the NBA player is based, but returned to the UK full-time when they split in August 2022.
An insider had earlier claimed: 'Maya called off the engagement after things came to a head last month.
'She is not going back to New York now. It's heartbreaking for both of them, especially as they were so committed to each other.'
Hold your horses, the Passionfruit hitmaker and Maya were not in a relationship, but he did mention her name in a track.
The rapper, 36, teamed up with Headie One on the track, and left fans stunned by his casual name drop of the MTV presenter.
'Chubbs might jam this yute for a chain,' he spits when freestyling the first line, before quickly adding: 'And gave it to a sweet one, called that Maya Jama.'
Although fans couldn't help but question what this meant for the duo, the star simply shrugged off the shout-out.
We're sure she was flattered though!
Maya was spotted rekindling the flame with her ex Stormzy, 31 in 2023. Rumours swirled after the star was seen milling around London's All Points East festival on the day of her former beau's headlining set.
After onlookers whispered about their private backstage chats, the pair of exes teased followers with cryptic holiday snaps that hinted they were vacationing as a couple.
Finally appearing to confirm they were well and truly back together, Stormzy gripped Maya's hand as the stars enjoyed a stroll in Greece.
Pictured stepping out hand in hand in Greece, the former lovers appeared happier then ever to have found each other again.
Unfortunately, despite being seen at various events together over the next year by July, the golden couple announced their split in a joint statement.
Explaining their relationship 'didn't work,' they wrote: 'We still think the absolute world of each other, we still care and respect each other, we are still grateful for the time we've had together, and we are still friends and will always be friends.'
Ruben Dias is Maya Jama's current beau. The Love Island presenter, 30, has been linked with the Manchester City defender, 27, for some time now, and it has been reported that they met at the European Music Awards (EMAs) in November.
The couple has been growing closer, and at the weekend, Maya was snapped supporting the footballer during his game at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
She was first spotted with Portuguese international player Ruben on New Year's Eve, and Maya even flew to Portugal to watch Ruben play a game in March.
The couple seemed to confirm their romance on April 28 as footage captured by The Sun showed the couple kissing at hugging while attendingYouTube personality KSI's Baller League football event at Copper Box Arena on Monday night. More Trending
Speaking about what she wants in a relationship these days, Maya revealed in an interview with the Standard in November 2024 that she's on the hunt for true love.
'I am so happy right now but the next person I meet I want to marry and have kids with, so obviously I'm feeling fussy. I've created such a nice life for myself alone and I don't want anyone who's not going to add to that'.
She continued: 'I'm in this lovely bubble and I don't want you unless you make me happy. If you're not, I kind of don't need you.
'One thing I've learned: some people are like, 'I'm lonely, I need someone.' But the mission in life is to make yourself happy, then find someone who brings something that matches that to the table.'
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