Maya Jama has signed a deal with Netflix, with a number of new projects in the works. Variety exclusively broke the news of the deal, which follows the announcement of her exit as host of Love Island UK after nine seasons.
Jama has signed a Netflix pact covering a number of new projects, per Variety. She said she is “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,” Jama said. “I can’t give too much away just yet, but I’m so excited for this next chapter. Watch this space!”
Anne Mensah, Netflix’s vice president of U.K. content, said in a statement to Variety, “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.”
Jama announced her exit as host of Love Island UK on Sunday night, according to Variety. She wrote on Instagram, “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.”
Jama made her acting debut in The Gentlemen Season 2 earlier this year, playing Aisha, a business acquaintance of Kaya Scodelario’s Susie. She will return to the role next season.
Jama got her start as a presenter for MTV and BBC Radio 1 before moving to television with Love Island UK and The Masked Singer UK, where she is a panelist. She also recently competed on The Celebrity Traitors, which broke ratings records for the BBC, according to Variety. She was the only original Traitor to make it to the final episode.
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