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Love Island bosses ‘want Maura Higgins or Maya Jama to host next year’s show’

Love Island bosses reportedly want Maura Higgins or Maya Jama to host next year’s show.

The popular dating show returned to our screens on June 28, after being postponed last summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Irish presenter Laura Whitmore returned as host for the second time, but was only in the villa a handful of times this season due to the show’s strict COVID restrictions.

The Bray native’s husband Iain Stirling narrates the series, making them the dream team for producers.

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But according to The Sun, Love Island bosses are looking to revamp the show next summer, and are looking at 2019 contestant Maura or popular presenter Maya to take over hosting duties.

A source told the publication: “Producers are keen to keep the show fresh and are keeping their options open. They have been impressed with both Maya and Maura, and think either could bring the necessary pizzazz and sexiness to the role.”

“They want some-one who is fun and can connect with people. Maura has obviously taken part in the show herself and knows it inside out so could easily relate to contestants and what they are going through.”

Maura appeared on Love Island in 2019

“It’s one of the best gigs in showbiz, with a plum six-figure salary and frequent trips to sunny Majorca, so there are plenty of people hungry for the role.”

“Contracts for the job are annual and are renegotiated each series,” the insider added.

A spokesman for ITV told the publication: “Laura has done a fantastic job at the helm of the show this year and no discussions have yet taken place with regard to the next series.”

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