Love Island’s Maya Jama issues stern warning to 2023 cast before series begins
Maya Jama has warned the newest batch of Love Island, contestants not to fall in love on the first day.
The Bristol -born presenter encouraged the new recruits to adopt a strategic approach, encouraging them to play the field.
Maya, 28, warned the new Islanders: “Don’t fall in love on the first day.”
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Sharing advice to the Love Islanders, Maya commented, "When they lock themselves up right away, I’m like, 'No, you’ve got so much time, know everybody'.
"Don’t fall in love on the first day. But if you do, fantastic, you might just end up making it to the end."
Maya admitted that if she herself was competing, she'd hold out on committing to anyone too soon, commenting, “Me, personally, I wouldn’t lock down with somebody on the first day.
"I would keep my options open.”
The presenter has also confided that she hopes the contestants see her as more than just a host.
Maya revealed that she wants to be reviewed as a supportive big sister, and has practised learning Gen Z lingo to keep up with the younger contestants.
The presenter said: “I think I’m quite down with the kids. Most of the time I understand.
"My little brothers say the same things, so they’re in my ears.
"Most of it is Twitter lingo and TikTok words.”
The TV personality's own TikTok often features behind the scenes snaps, treating fans to glimpses of.
Recently, Maya shared a hilarious video of her attempting to speak Spanish whilst visiting Marbella, captioning the video "God loves a trier", whilst her friends shake their head in shame.
Maya recently admitted she's feeling the pressure of the upcoming series, commenting: "It feels so exciting, I was full of nerves for my first series because I was wondering what it would be like…
""Now there’s a bit more of an expectation, I just want to make sure that I live up to that expectation again.
"The pressure is on for my stylist because the dresses did very well last series!"
"We haven’t decided yet, but I’ve said that I want to look beachy, sexy and fun. I’d say 'Ibiza summer' is the vibe I’m going for."
Love Island returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Monday, June 5 at 9pm
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