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Daily Mirror
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Maya Jama sets record straight on Love Island 'fix' rumours
Love Island host Maya Jama shut down 'fix' rumours after fans claimed the producers are 'too involved' in what happens in the programme Love Island host Maya Jama has hit back at claims producers are 'too involved' in what happens in the show. The ITV2 star, who is the face of the popular dating programme, claimed that the show is "real" but producers do step in to "encourage" the islanders to have specific talks with each other. During her appearance on The Chunkz Show, she insisted she gets results about who gets dumped from the villa at the same time as all the other contestants. Maya admitted: "I've never said the wrong name, but there are cameras constantly around and they like the dramatic pauses. "There is a lot of me saying something and then it waits. It's funny with the new Islanders, where they're not used to me saying something and then pausing for ages and they're all looking around like 'is she frozen?'. "I feel so awkward for them because they're just standing there in their little outfits." She went on to tell host Chunkz that the producers don't get involve but 'encourage' the stars to talk to each other. "I don't know if it's illegal or what but they can't tell them what to do," Maya said. "The 'most they can do is encourage them to have a little chat, but it has to be real because it's reality. "I do this technique where I don't let them tell me who's going until I'm stood in front of them in my ear because I don't want to stare at the person or give away." She added: "Literally as I say it, I find out one second before anyone else." Meanwhile, fans recently had another complaint when it came to a fan-favourite challenge of the show. After the recoupling came the Heart Rate Challenge but fans were left fuming when they realised an iconic part of the show had been changed. Instead of sitting around the firepit, the Islanders were sat in a row on chairs. The Islanders were over the moon when Shakira read out a text that said: "Islanders, it's time to get each others' pulses racing in tonight's Boys vs Girls challenge. #HeartthrobMode #BootyandBeats". Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans complained about the change. One said: "this might be the worst heart rate challenge in history… why are they sitting on wooden chairs." Another responded: "Why the f**k are they in these chairs and not around the fire pit this show is losing it's traditions." "I just know trying to dance on them on those plastic chairs is so uncomfortable and awkward," as a fourth wrote: "I think I'm gonna die of cringe somehow them being on chairs makes this worse."
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Maya Jama hits back at Love Island fix rumours and reveals exactly how much input producers can have
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAYA Jama has hit back at rumours that Love Island is a "fix" after fans claimed that producers are "too involved". The TV presenter, who has hosted nine series' of the ITV2 dating show, insisted that the show is all "real", despite producers "encouraging" Islanders to have certain chats. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Maya Jama has hit back at Love Island fix rumours Credit: YouTube/The Chunkz Show 3 The host revealed exactly how much input producers can have in Islanders romances Credit: YouTube/The Chunkz Show 3 Maya admitted that producers 'encourage' Islanders to have chats Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Appearing on The Chunkz Show, Maya also admitted she refuses to find out in advance who will be dumped from the villa, saying she only gets the results the same time as the Islanders. Maya said: "I've never said the wrong name, but there are cameras constantly around and they like the dramatic pauses. "There is a lot of me saying something and then it waits. It's funny with the new Islanders, where they're not used to me saying something and then pausing for ages and they're all looking around like 'is she frozen?'. "I feel so awkward for them because they're just standing there in their little outfits." Maya then explained that the producers do not create scenarios but simply "encourages" the Islanders to pull each other for a chat. She continued: "I don't know if it's illegal or what but they can't tell them what to do. "The most they can do is encourage them to have a little chat, but it has to be real because it's reality." Maya added: "I do this technique where I don't let them tell me who's going until I'm stood in front of them in my ear because I don't want to stare at the person or give away. "Literally as I say it, I find out one second before anyone else." It comes after viewers were shocked after axed Islander Remell appeared to suggest it wasn't his decision to dump Poppy. Love Islanders lick and spank each other in sexiest Heart Rate Challenge yet The Islander appeared on Aftersun to discuss his time on the show and managed to spark fix claims with his comments. As he chatted to Poppy, who was also in the audience, he said: 'It wasn't my decision to dump you.' Remell decided to ditch Poppy in favour of Alima after The Sleepover, despite sharing a bed with her and kissing her. Those watching at home were confused by his comment, with one person remarking: 'Remell has just said live on TV 'It wasn't my decision to dump you' so just told us that Love Island is just one big set up!' A second said: 'What did Remmel mean by 'it wasn't my decision to dump you' when speaking to Poppy?' While a third added: 'What does Remmel mean it wasn't his decision to dump Poppy? Producers pushing the agenda? Did he let that slip?' And another added: 'Wait.. did Remell said it wasn't his decision to dump Poppy.' Others however were quick to clarify what he meant - that he didn't know she would go home if she wasn't picked. While other fans accused bosses of "fixing" last week's public dumping, in a bid to get rid of Megan after all the Conor drama.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Maya Jama hits back at Love Island fix rumours and reveals exactly how much input producers can have
MAYA Jama has hit back at rumours that Love Island is a "fix" after fans claimed that producers are "too involved". The TV presenter, who has hosted nine series' of the ITV2 dating show, insisted that the show is all "real", despite producers "encouraging" Islanders to have certain chats. Advertisement 3 Maya Jama has hit back at Love Island fix rumours Credit: YouTube/The Chunkz Show 3 The host revealed exactly how much input producers can have in Islanders romances Credit: YouTube/The Chunkz Show 3 Maya admitted that producers 'encourage' Islanders to have chats Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Appearing on The Chunkz Show, Maya also admitted she refuses to find out in advance who will be dumped from the villa, saying she only gets the results the same time as the Islanders. "There is a lot of me saying something and then it waits. It's funny with the new Islanders, where they're not used to me saying something and then pausing for ages and they're all looking around like 'is she frozen ?'. "I feel so awkward for them because they're just standing there in their little outfits." Advertisement READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND Maya then explained that the producers do not create scenarios but simply "encourages" the Islanders to pull each other for a chat. She continued: "I don't know if it's illegal or what but they can't tell them what to do. "The most they can do is encourage them to have a little chat, but it has to be real because it's reality." Maya added: "I do this technique where I don't let them tell me who's going until I'm stood in front of them in my ear because I don't want to stare at the person or give away. Advertisement Most read in News TV "Literally as I say it, I find out one second before anyone else." It comes after viewers were shocked after axed Islander Love Islanders lick and spank each other in sexiest Heart Rate Challenge yet The Islander appeared on Aftersun to discuss As he chatted to Poppy, who was also in the audience, he said: 'It wasn't my decision to dump you.' Advertisement Remell Those watching at home were confused by his comment, with one person remarking: 'Remell has just said live on TV 'It wasn't my decision to dump you' so just told us that Love Island is just one big set up!' A second said: 'What did Remmel mean by 'it wasn't my decision to dump you' when speaking to Poppy?' While a third added: 'What does Remmel mean it wasn't his decision to dump Poppy? Producers pushing the agenda? Did he let that slip?' Advertisement And another added: 'Wait.. did Remell said it wasn't his decision to dump Poppy.' Others however were quick to clarify what he meant - that he didn't know she would go home if she wasn't picked. While other fans Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up.
