Maya Jama made the Love Island U.K. villa feel like her personal red carpet, gliding past fire pits, romantic meltdowns, and enough relationship chaos to make Cupid request annual leave. Across nine seasons, the presenter became a fixture of British reality television, while The Masked Singer U.K. and The Celebrity Traitors expanded her entertainment kingdom.

Then came Sunday’s bombshell: Jama was leaving the dating franchise. Naturally, the announcement sent the internet into a dramatic recoupling ceremony of its own.

Now another player has entered the villa, and this one comes armed with a global streaming platform and an intriguing proposition.

Maya Jama signs major Netflix deal after Love Island departure

According to a Variety exclusive, Maya Jama has signed a deal with Netflix involving several upcoming projects. Their details remain locked inside the streamer’s mysterious vault. Even the finest detective from The Celebrity Traitors would struggle to crack that particular secret.

The announcement follows her November 8 departure from Love Island U.K., ending three years and nine seasons of hosting duties. In her farewell message, Jama explained that personal growth sometimes requires taking a leap. Consider this her career’s dramatic fire-pit recoupling, complete with an unexpected arrival.

Netflix’s vice president of U.K. content, Anne Mensah, praised Jama’s infectious energy and welcomed her expanding relationship with the platform. Jama shared the enthusiasm, declaring herself absolutely buzzing before urging audiences to watch this space.

And her next screen appearance takes her straight into a criminal empire where immaculate tailoring practically qualifies as a weapons permits.

Maya Jama returns to The Gentlemen as Season 3 begins filming

Maya Jama’s Aisha entered The Gentlemen through Susie Glass’ business dealings, introducing another intriguing player into Guy Ritchie’s luxurious criminal playground. There are fewer romantic recouplings here, although betrayal remains a popular recreational activity.

Season 3 is officially filming in the United Kingdom and Morocco. The eight-episode installment follows Theo James’s Eddie Horniman and Susie as they pursue an ambitious casino venture in the Middle East. Production began in Rabat before moving to Britain, where November set photographs captured another elaborate ensemble gathering.

Jama was reportedly among those present alongside returning cast members, including Joely Richardson. The guest list has also expanded spectacularly. Robert Carlyle, Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, Dexter Fletcher, Bruna Marquezine, and Saffron Burrows are joining the series.

Will Jama become Netflix’s next breakout star? What do you think about her decision to leave Love Island? Let us know in the comments.