Maya Jama lands back in South Africa ahead of next Love Island presenting gig in the villa

She has jetted back to South Africa ahead of her next trip to the Love Island villa as she continues her presenting duties.

And Maya Jama flashed her abs as she stepped out after landing in Cape Town on Thursday.

The TV star, 28, had her taut midriff on display in a beige crop top which she teamed with a comfortable brown tracksuit after stepping off the plane.

She completed her look with dark shades and wore white trainers as she flashed a smile ahead of returning to see the Islanders.

Maya wore her long dark tresses in loose waves and opted to go makeup free to show off her pretty features. 

Here she is! Maya Jama flashed her abs in a crop top and comfy tracksuit as she landed back in South Africa on Thursday ahead of next Love Island presenting gig in the villa

The star also took to her Instagram Story to document her flight back to South Africa and as she larked around in her sunglasses and took snaps with the crew. 

She looked like she was having a great time as she snapped a selfie with the captain and one with the air hostesses. 

During Sunday night’s episode of Aftersun, the former BBC Radio 1 DJ promised she would be heading back to the South Africa villa to stir up more drama.

Her first time fronting Aftersun recently proved to be a roaring success.

Initial ratings reported a peak of 1.82million tuning into the show – compared to the 1.51million watching Love Island.

The Bristol-native is currently winning in the TV world as Love Island bosses granted her 50 percent more airtime than previous host Laura. 

After just four episodes, Maya had already been featured in the hit TV show for 19 minutes and 55 seconds.  

In the same episode of the last series, Laura had only clocked up 13 minutes and 26 seconds.

Chilled: The TV star, 28, had her taut midriff on display in a beige crop top which she teamed with a comfortable brown tracksuit after stepping off the plane

Chilled: The TV star, 28, had her taut midriff on display in a beige crop top which she teamed with a comfortable brown tracksuit after stepping off the plane

Debates over the host’s timeframes on set have been about since Caroline Flack, 40, first began presenting Love Island in 2015.

Laura’s husband, Iain Stirling, 34, even made a joke during the Love Island series.

And during episode one, Iain could be heard on the voiceover cracking a joke by saying, ‘She could’ve just sent a text, but we wanted to get our money’s worth out of that return flight to Cape Town.’  

And Maya doesn’t plan to stop there because, according to The Sun, Maya has said she intends to visit the new South African villa as often as she possibly can.

Off we go: The star also took to her Instagram Story to document her flight back to South Africa

Off we go: The star also took to her Instagram Story to document her flight back to South Africa

However, she has also stated that she will be in London each Sunday to present Love Island’s spin-off show Aftersun.

It follows reports Maya has filled Kate Moss’ shoes as the face of Rimmel London.

She is said to have signed a multi-million pound deal to replace the 49-year-old supermodel, who has been the role for almost 20 years. 

While the move shows Maya, who is worth £2 million, is making big waves in the industry, but some insiders have said the decision may spark an ageist row.

Having fun: She larked around in her sunglasses and took snaps with the crew while on board the plane

Having fun: She larked around in her sunglasses and took snaps with the crew while on board the plane

LOL: She looked like she was having a great time

Cheeky! She snapped a selfie with the captain and one with the air hostesses

LOL: She looked like she was having a great time as she snapped a selfie with the captain and one with the air hostesses

On board: Maya also took a picture of the air hostesses on her flight back to South Africa as they served drinks

On board: Maya also took a picture of the air hostesses on her flight back to South Africa as they served drinks

A source told The Sun: ‘Rimmel is one of the biggest brands in beauty with a very British core, so pinpointing Maya to be their figurehead shows she’s very much the It Girl of the moment.

‘They needed a big name to take over from Kate, who had already stepped back from the role.

‘Rimmel believes Maya ticks that box — plus they hope she can also appeal to a younger and more diverse audience. A backlash is expected given Maya is nearly half Kate’s age, but the company are happy with their decision. It’s a dream come true for Maya.’

MailOnline contacted Rimmel and a Maya’s representative for comment at the time.

Woo! During Sunday night's episode of Aftersun, the former BBC Radio 1 DJ promised she would be heading back to the South Africa villa to stir up more drama

Woo! During Sunday night’s episode of Aftersun, the former BBC Radio 1 DJ promised she would be heading back to the South Africa villa to stir up more drama

LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

Tanya Manhenga 

Name: Tanya Manhenga

Age: 22

Location: Liverpool

Occupation: Student and model

Something not many people know about her: ‘I have Vitiligo, which is a skin pigmentation, you may not even notice it.’

‘It’s on my lip and I have a stripe on my hair. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.’

‘I don’t care about covering it up all the time, I think it’s a vibe.’

Lana Jenkins 

Name: Lana Jenkins

Age: 25

Location: Luton

Occupation: Makeup artist

Something not many people know about her: ‘In my work as a makeup artist I’ve worked with lots of celebrities.

‘Also, when I was 6-years-old I used to live in Spain and I was in an episode of Benidorm as an extra.’

Tanyel Revan

Tanyel Revan

Name: Tanyel Revan

Age: 26

Location: North London

Occupation: Hair stylist

Something not many people know about her: ‘My celebrity crush is Channing Tatum – I don’t like pretty boys, they give me the ‘ick’ because they always have a crap personality.’

‘Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He’s manly and he can dance.’

‘If a man can dance I’m in love with him straight away.’

Olivia Hawkins

Olivia Hawkins

Name: Olivia Hawkins

Age: 27

 Location: Brighton

Occupation: Ring girl and actress

Something not many people know about her: ‘I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life.’

‘I’ve been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.’

Tom Clare

Tom Clare

Name: Tom Clare

 Age: 23

Location: Barnsley

Occupation: Semi-Pro Footballer

Something not many people know about him: I’m a High School Musical fan

Ellie Spence

Ellie Spence

Name: Ellie Spence

Age: 25

Location: Norwich

Occupation: Business Development Executive at a law firm

Something not many people know about her: “When I was drunk I climbed over the gates of my friend’s house, fell and almost lost my leg.”

Samie Elishi

Samie Elishi

Name: Samie Elishi

Age: 22

Location: London 

Occupation: Senior Estate Agent Coordinator

Something not many people know about her: ‘I’m a really honest person and I have no filter. I won’t take rubbish from anyone, especially when it comes to guys!’

Kai Fagan 

 Name: Kai Fagan

Age: 24

Location: Manchester

Occupation: Science and PE teacher

Something not many people know about him: ‘I’m a Jamaican citizen. Because of that I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.’

‘I play semi-professional rugby now for Burnage RFC.’

‘I’ve technically got three different degrees and went to three different unis.’

Ron Hall

Ron Hall

Name: Ron Hall

Age: 25

Location: Essex

Occupation: Financial advisor 

Something not many people know about him: ‘On meeting me, you’d never know I am blind in one eye.’

‘It was the result of a football injury when I was 8. I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green.’

Will Young

Will Young

 Name: Will Young

Age: 23

Location: Buckinghamshire

Occupation: Farmer

Something not many people know about him: ‘Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.’

‘A girl I was seeing told me to meditate, I tried it and loved it. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating!

‘It’s a nice way to self reflect.’ 

Shaq Muhammad

Shaq Muhammad

Name: Shaq Muhammad

Age: 24

 Location: London

Occupation: Airport security officer

Something not many people know about him: ‘I’m a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.’  

‘Every time I watch Dear John I cry. 

That’s my favourite film. Any time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic film’, I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’

Jessie Wynter

Jessie Wynter

Name: Jessie Wynter

Age: 26

Location: Sydney

Occupation: Personal Trainer

Something you may not know about her: She was on series two of Love Island Australia

Jordan Odofin

Jordan Odofin

Name: Jordon Odofin

Age: 28

Location: London 

Occupation: Senior HR Advisor 

Something not many people know about him: ‘I don’t have a twin but everyone says me and one of my brothers look identical’ 

Casey O'Gorman

Casey O’Gorman

Name: Casey O’Gorman

Age: 26

Location: Tring 

Occupation: Recruitment Consultant 

Something not many people know about her: ‘I’m really squeamish. I once cut my hand and passed out’ 

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