Maya Jama has already secured her next major career move after announcing her departure from Love Island, with the presenter confirming she has signed a new deal with Netflix.

The announcement comes just days after the 32-year-old revealed she would be stepping down as the host of the popular ITV2 dating show, bringing her time on the programme to an end after nine series.

According to reports, the agreement will see Maya work on a number of new projects for the streaming platform, although specific details about what she has lined up are currently being kept under wraps.

Sharing her excitement about the partnership, Maya said in a statement:

"I’m absolutely buzzing to be working with Netflix! There are some really exciting things coming and I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working on. I can’t give too much away just yet, but I’m so excited for this next chapter. Watch this space!"

Netflix's vice president of UK content, Anne Mensah, also shared her excitement about bringing Maya further into the streaming platform's entertainment family, praising her personality and ability to connect with audiences. She said:

"Maya is fabulous. She has an infectious energy and an ability to captivate audiences. We adored working with her on The Gentlemen, and we’re absolutely delighted for her to be an even bigger part of the Netflix family."

The deal also builds on Maya's existing relationship with Netflix, having made her acting debut in the second series of Guy Ritchie's crime comedy drama, The Gentlemen, earlier this year.

In the series, she played Aisha, a business acquaintance of Susie Glass, portrayed by Kaya Scodelario. Maya is also expected to reprise the role in the show's upcoming third series, giving audiences another opportunity to see her explore her acting abilities.

Her latest move comes after an already successful year on television, with Maya also appearing in the second series of BBC's The Celebrity Traitors.

The presenter became a popular talking point throughout the competition, making it all the way to the final as the only original Traitor to survive until the last episode. The series also went on to break viewing records for the BBC, further adding to her growing television profile.

Away from reality television, Maya has built an impressive presenting career, having previously worked with MTV and BBC Radio 1 before going on to host programmes including The Circle and Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star. She also joined The Masked Singer UK as a panellist in 2025.

Her Netflix agreement marks another step in her career as she continues to expand beyond presenting, with the opportunity to take on further projects across the streaming platform.

Maya announced her decision to leave Love Island on Sunday, 8 November, sharing a heartfelt message on social media alongside a video reflecting on her time with the programme.

She took over as host in 2023, replacing Laura Whitmore, and went on to front nine series across the main show and its spin-offs, including Love Island: All Stars and Love Island: Games.

Reflecting on her time with the dating series, Maya wrote:

"What an incredible era and what an unforgettable time I’ve had, it’s been far too much fun to put into words or a video..but as all good things must come to an end, it’s my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island."

She also expressed her gratitude towards the viewers who supported her throughout her time on the show, as well as the production team responsible for bringing the series to life.

"I started hosting the show aged 28 and during the 9 incredible series met the most wonderful humans along the way. I’ve loved every slow-mo walk, fire pit and live show. I’ll forever be grateful for the experience."

"But I’ve always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new."

She also reassured fans that she would continue supporting the programme despite no longer being involved in front of the cameras, adding:

"While my own Love Island journey has come to an end, I wish the show and the team all the success in the world, I’ll be cheering you lot on from the sidelines forever."

With her Love Island chapter now coming to a close, Maya appears ready to take on a new direction in her career, with her Netflix partnership giving her the opportunity to reach audiences in a different capacity.

Although viewers will have to wait for further announcements about her upcoming projects, her latest deal suggests this will not be the last they see of her on their screens.