Love Island have released two new teasers for the upcoming ninth series in South Africa.
One of the clips reveals Maya Jama as she prepares to host her first series of the hit ITV2 show.
The other video depicts an eye-catching velvet bucking bronco decorated with a bejewelled heart.
Exciting: Love Island have released two new teasers for the upcoming ninth series in South Africa
The iconic Love Island music plays over both of the short clips, which will both air during Monday’s episode of Emmerdale.
Maya looks nothing short of stunning in the first teaser, wearing a celestial inspired jumpsuit as her silhouette is shown.
The lights then flicker on and she is shown in all her glory, in sparkly outfit which boasts a plunging neckline to show off her ample cleavage.
The presenter’s long brunette tresses are styled in neat waves that tumble over her shoulders.
First look: One of the clips reveals Maya Jama as she prepares to host her first series of the hit ITV2 show
The clip ends on a close up of Maya’s stunning face, as she sports a full face of bronzed makeup to enhance her natural beauty.
Maya will be encouraging both this year’s Islanders as well as the fans at home to go and grab love by the horns.
For fans who can’t wait much longer for the next series, they won’t have long as it is reported that it will begin on Monday, January 16.
The date coincides with Blue Monday, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year.
Tease: The iconic Love Island music plays over both of the short clips, which will both air during Monday’s episode of Emmerdale
With Winter Love Island not airing for three years show bosses have pulled out all the stops for the fresh batch of Islanders on their quest for love and romance.
The villa is the biggest one yet of all the series, boasting a giant pool and surrounded by palm trees and typically costs around £430 per night to stay in per room.
It is is also environmentally friendly, with the estate having 100 percent off-the-grid status which allows it to generate its own electricity, water and numerous food sources.
The debut winter series aired in January 2020 – shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic – and was won by Paige Turley and Finn Tapp.
Hold on tight! The other video depicts an eye-catching velvet bucking bronco decorated with a bejewelled heart
Plans for a second winter series were shelved in 2021 amid concerns surrounding the pandemic.
This series of Winter Love Island will see a new host after Laura Whitmore stepped down from the show, with Maya confirmed as her replacement in October.
Maya said in a statement: ‘I’ve always been such a massive Love Island fan and I’m so excited to be hosting one of the nation’s favourite shows! I can’t wait to get into the Villa to meet all of the Islanders.’
Laura announced in August this year that she was quitting the show and would not be returning to host the next series of the ITV2 dating show.
The Irish presenter, 37, joined back in 2020 and has hosted the hugely popular reality programme and its spin-off Aftersun for three series.
Reigning champions: The debut winter series aired in January 2020 – shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic – and was won by Paige Turley and Finn Tapp. Plans for a second winter series were shelved in 2021 amid concerns surrounding the pandemic
Laura – who is mother to a 18-month-old daughter with Love Island voiceover star Iain Stirling – took to her Instagram at the time to confirm she would be leaving, saying she has found flying back and forth from the villa ‘very difficult’.
The broadcaster’s stint on the ITV2 dating show received mixed reviews last season; some viewers praised her handling of sensitive topics, while others criticised her for ‘encouraging slut-shaming’ in a segment which sparked 427 Ofcom complaints.
Laura replaced Caroline Flack as the presenter of Love Island when she stood down in December 2019. Caroline tragically took her own life aged 40 in February 2020.
In her statement, Laura said she was only planning to fill in for Caroline for one series, emotionally saying that she hope she did her late friend ‘proud’.
Moving on: This series of Winter Love Island will also see a new host after Laura Whitmore stepped down from the show , with Maya confirmed as her replacement
Taking to Instagram, Laura said: ‘Some news! I won’t be hosting the next series of Love island.
‘There are certain elements of the show I’ve found very difficult that cannot be changed some due to the format, including the flying back and forth to South Africa along with my new conflicting projects.
‘I wish it was still possible but know you’ll be in safe hands. I was only planning to fill in for Caroline for a series and it turned into 3 series. I hope I did you proud Caroline.’
Speaking of Laura’s exit, an ITV spokesperson said at the time: ‘Laura has been a fantastic host across the last three series of the show.
‘We are so grateful for everything she has brought to the programme but understand and respect her decision, and we look forward to working with her on upcoming ITV projects.’
Tragic: Laura replaced Caroline Flack as the presenter of Love Island when she stood down in December 2019. Caroline tragically took her own life aged 40 in February 2020
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