Maura Higgins tipped as possible new Love Island host after Maya Jama’s exit

Maura Higgins has emerged as a possible contender to take over as host of Love Island after Maya Jama announced she was leaving the programme, according to the article. The bookmakers reportedly place Higgins at 5/2 for the role, although there is no confirmation that she has been offered the job. Jama said she was stepping down after three years as presenter, following nine series of the show. In a message announcing her decision, she described her time on Love Island as an “incredible era” and said she would remain grateful for the experience. She took over from Irish presenter Laura Whitmore in 2023. Higgins has already built up presenting experience connected to the franchise. The article says she worked as a social media host for Love Island USA and Love Island Games, before presenting the companion programmes Aftersun for both shows. That background has prompted speculation that she could be considered for the UK role. Other names mentioned as potential successors include former contestants Olivia Attwood and Chloe Burrows. The article notes that Higgins has also attracted attention in the United States through appearances on Dancing with the Stars and The Traitors US, and that she is due to host a reboot of Blind Date for Disney+. Her schedule may be a complication. Higgins has been busy with projects in the US in recent months, and fans have questioned whether she would be available to take on the Love Island job. For now, her odds and presenting résumé have put her in the conversation, but the article reports no decision on who will replace Jama.