it's maya time
LOVE Island's new frontwoman Maya Jama watched her reality TV show debut at a private launch party with pals.
The former Radio 1 DJ, 28, left show fans all saying the same thing as she arrived in South Africa in a stunning red crochet top.
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Maya captured a room decked out with fairy lights and cosy sofas as Love Island's opening episode aired last night.
A huge TV was positioned at the front of the room, with inflatable flamingos and beach balls scattered on the chairs.
Maya could be heard celebrating on her Instagram Stories as she filmed the sweet set-up gushing: "Look how cute, they did all this so we could watch.
"Cute, cute."
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As Maya made her stunning Love Island entrance out of a helicopter, her pals could be heard cheering.
One chanted: "Maya, Maya," as she arrived in South Africa.
As the show kicked off, the host wowed in red crochet mini skit and crop top, followed by a daring black thigh-split dress – and viewers at home declared they were only watching for her.
As the show started, Maya announced: "It’s a new year, in a brand new Villa, it's a stunning location ready for some sexy singles looking for love, all we need now are some Islanders."
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Though her arrival had been jeopardised by a huge storm, risking her grand entrance.
Yet she issued a stern warning as she stepped foot in the villa - admitting finding a partner is "never that simple."
Maya could have been referencing her rollercoaster relationship with rapper Stormzy, who she recently rekindled her relationship with.
The Sun revealed Maya would replace Laura Whitmore as host last year.
It came after Celebrity Juice team captain Laura, 37, told how she was leaving the high profile presenter role after three series.
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Meanwhile, it is the first time in three years since the winter series has aired due to Covid.
The sexy singletons have been in quarantine for the past week after travelling to South Africa ahead of the launch.
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