TV presenter Maya Jama is rumored to be making South Africa her “home-away-from-home” as she prepares to host the second season of Love Island: All Stars, set to return on January 13, 2025. The move comes after Maya’s high-profile split from British rapper Stormzy earlier this year and reflects her deep commitment to the ITV2 show.
Maya’s Move to South Africa
Maya, 30, who took over hosting duties from Laura Whitmore last year, is reportedly planning to spend the entire four weeks of the new season based in Cape Town. This would eliminate the need for frequent flights between the UK and South Africa, allowing her to fully immerse herself in the role.
source revealed to The Sun:
“Maya puts everything she has into Love Island—it’s so important to her, so she’s moving out to South Africa again this year. She’ll be there the whole four weeks All Stars is on and can’t wait. The place she’s staying is really luxe!”
Despite the buzz around her move, Maya’s representatives declined to comment when approached by OK!.
Love Island: All Stars Returns
The second season of Love Island: All Stars will follow in the footsteps of its debut earlier this year, which brought back former islanders for a “second chance at finding love.” The inaugural season, which aired from January to February 2024, crowned Molly Smith and Tom Clare as its winners.
Other notable contestants from the first All Stars season included Callum Jones, Jess Gale, Josh Ritchie, and Sophie Piper, all of whom made it to the final five couples.
Maya announced the return of All Stars back in May, just three months after the first season concluded. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the reveal of the cast for the upcoming season.
Who Might Be Returning to the Villa?
While the official lineup for Love Island: All Stars Season 2 remains under wraps, speculation is rife about who might join the villa this time around. Among the rumored names are:
- Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu: The winner of Love Island’s eighth season in 2022. Ekin-Su has since parted ways with her winning partner, Davide Sanclimenti, making her a prime candidate for a return.
- Paige Thorne and Olivia Hawkins: Both of whom appeared in recent seasons and have been at the center of fan speculation.
- Nas Majeed: A fan favorite from the 2020 season, who has remained a popular name in the Love Island community.
- Tyrique Hyde and Scott Thomas: Representing the 2023 and 2016 editions of Love Island, respectively, both are tipped as potential cast members for the All Stars spin-off.
What Fans Can Expect
As the countdown begins, fans are eagerly anticipating the drama, romance, and second chances that the All Stars format brings. With Maya Jama at the helm, Love Island: All Stars promises to be a thrilling continuation of one of the UK’s most beloved reality franchises.
Whether it’s the rumored return of fan favorites or Maya’s luxe South African base, the new season is already shaping up to be a standout event for 2025.
