Maya Jama defends Love Island line-up amidst backlash

Maya Jama, a presenter, thinks Love Island contestants are regular people. Some viewers criticize the new stars for looking like past contestants. Others make negative comments about the male Islanders' bodies. The show's executive producer, Mike Spencer, says fans' negative reactions may lead to only releasing video clips of future stars instead of promotional images. Maya feels protective of the contestants once she gets to know them. She forms close relationships with them and enjoys spending time with them on Aftersun, a show that airs after Love Island episodes. Mike suggests that the show may need to change how they announce the Love Island line-up if trolling continues. He emphasizes the importance of having a diverse cast that represents different regions and backgrounds. Maya Jama shared on Instagram that she has arrived in Majorca for the new series of Love Island. The show will feature contestants like Grace Jackson, Ronnie Vint, and Patsy Field. Maya recently attended a Buckingham Palace Garden Party where she interacted with King Charles. The first teaser for the new series showed Maya holding a flamethrower. The show's producers hope that the upcoming 12th series will attract more viewers than the previous one, which had low viewership despite a promising start.