January 21st 2024.
According to reports, it has been claimed that Maya Jama, the former BBC Radio One presenter, flew a whopping 12,000 miles just to present a mere 10 minutes of the hit show Love Island. This news has caused quite a stir among the show's producers, who have now reportedly altered the format of the show in order to limit Maya's air travel.
Apparently, ITV was left feeling quite embarrassed upon learning that Maya had been making frequent trips back home to the UK from South Africa during last year's filming. It is said that she even traveled with her own team of stylists, hairdressers, and makeup artists, resulting in a 12,000-mile journey just for a brief appearance on the show. This raised concerns among the producers about the show's carbon footprint and its impact on the environment.
As a result, ITV has made changes to the show's format, effectively banning Maya from flying back and forth while the show is on air. A source revealed to the Daily Mail that "ITV was mortified" by Maya's frequent flights and that this year, there is no chance of her being able to travel anywhere during filming.
In an effort to reduce the show's carbon footprint, ITV has reportedly taken measures to limit the number of flights taken for Love Island. Maya has also been effectively banned from flying while the show is filming. A spokesperson for ITV stated that sustainability is a top priority for the show and that they have been recognized for their efforts, including achieving Bafta's "albert Certification" standard. They also mentioned initiatives such as their partnership with pre-loved fashion and the use of reusable water bottles to influence their audience to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
Additionally, this season, the Love Island Villa is powered by solar panels and the production team strives to use local crews and suppliers whenever possible to reduce their carbon footprint. The news of Maya's frequent flights has reportedly left ITV producers feeling "mortified" and the show's efforts towards sustainability have been called into question.
For her part, Maya has taken over as the host of Love Island from Laura Whitmore and frequently shares her flight adventures with her 3 million Instagram followers. She even shared a heartwarming video of her boyfriend, Stormzy, picking her up from the airport after a long trip. The video showed Stormzy holding a picture of Maya's Dolce & Gabbana fashion campaign and a sign that read "Maya Jama #1 fan."
Currently, Maya is hosting the spin-off show Love Island: All Stars, which features former Islanders, including Georgia Steel, returning to the villa for another chance at finding true love. When approached for comment, Maya's representative declined, and ITV has also not issued a statement regarding the matter.
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In other news, Stormzy proved he is the ultimate boyfriend when he surprised Maya with a sweet prize at Winter Wonderland. However, not everyone thinks Maya is the hottest woman in the world, as one man told his girlfriend she's not as hot as her – sparking a debate on the internet. Maya also shared a new photo of Stormzy which received a beautiful reaction from her followers.
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