Maya Jama stuns in plunging maxi dress as she counts down to Love Island series launch
This comes as bosses scramble to get the villa ready in time for the launch
MY OH MAYA! Maya Jama stuns in plunging maxi dress as she counts down to Love Island series launch
MAYA Jama stunned in a plunging maxi dress as she counts down to the launch of the new series of Love Island.
The presenter will return to the airwaves once again to front the twelfth instalment of the smash-hit ITV dating show.
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Maya Jama stunned in a plunging maxi dress
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She is counting down the days till she returns to the villa to host the 12th series of Love Island
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Love Island will return to screens once again on Monday 9th June at 9pm.
Long-time viewers are actively preparing for a summer of love, drama, flirty behaviour, challenges and twists.
But before then, Maya, 30, is making sure to put on a sizzling display for her millions of fans.
The ITV presenter whipped her followers into a frenzy as she took to her Instagram grid page with an album of behind-the-scenes snaps.
Maya is currently enjoying a holiday in the sun in Majorca ahead of her TV return and she posted an album of stunning pics.
She posed in a skintight fishtail white dress that was emblazoned with flower details as her boyfriend Ruben Dias stood behind the camera.
The TV personality was seen running down the romantic alleyways as she flaunted her skinny physique in the plunging gown.
Her naturally curly locks were tied back into a loose ponytail as she sported a bold red shade on her lips.
She also posted snaps of a stunning Spanish buffet meal as well as the subtle accessories she carried with her and her matching shoes.
Bosses at the commercial broadcaster are pulling out all the stops with a sizzling lineup of new personalities, all looking for love.
Maya Jama FINALLY posts boyfriend Ruben Dias on Instagram as she reveals romantic holiday together ahead of Love Island
The Sun revealed tonight that Farnham Town footballer Harry Cooksley - known The Surrey Zidane by fans of his side - will be heading into the villa.
A source said: "Harry's got the full package - a great, athletic bod and great chat.
"Love Island's ladies love a footballer and The Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away.
"Execs are finalising who will be in the OG line-up and who will be a bombshell."
This comes after execs reportedly signed up cheeky chappy Tommy Bradley from North London.
He underwent a body overhaul ready for the villa as documented on his Instagram page, where he regularly shows off his gym routines.
Stunning 22-year-old model Shakira Khan from Manchester has also lined up for this year's series in a bid to make it the hottest edition yet.
This was as personal trainer Aaron Buckett - who is a whopping 6 foot 5 inches tall - was the first personality revealed to take part this year.
As bosses have finalised their lineup plans, it has been a race against time for the producers working behind-the-scenes.
Work on the infamous Majorcan villa was previously reported to have been ten days behind schedule.
Crews were left scrambling and working around the clock to get the pad ready in time for launch.
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Maya gave fans a behind the scenes sneak peak of her holiday
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The presenter has been catching a tan in Majorca before the latest series kicks off
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