TV presenter Maya Jama has once again become one of the biggest talking points on social media after showcasing another eye-catching fashion look ahead of the 2026 Love Island finale. Her latest outfit quickly gained attention from fans, with many praising her signature style and confident appearance.
The presenter shared behind-the-scenes moments while preparing for the live show, giving followers a glimpse of her styling process. During a recent Aftersun appearance, she wore a vibrant outfit inspired by Shakira before returning for the grand finale in another standout designer look.
Fashion fans across social media praised Maya’s glamorous wardrobe throughout the season, with many calling her one of television’s best-dressed presenters. Her appearances continue to generate significant online engagement after almost every episode of Love Island.
As the 2026 season reached its conclusion, Maya also hinted that viewers may see her return again in the future, fueling excitement among fans of the hit ITV reality show.
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The Finale Look, In Full Detail
If one outfit defined the night, it was this one. For the live 2026 final, the 31-year-old presenter pulled out all the stops in a plunging yellow bralette with intricate floral straps, paired with a figure-hugging purple pencil skirt featuring a daring side split and feathers cascading down one side. A sheer matching skirt layered over the look completed an ensemble that had social media in meltdown within minutes of her stepping on stage. She finished it with high heeled shoes and her signature sleek glam — and the verdict was unanimous: Maya had saved her boldest look for last.
Channelling Her Inner Shakira
The night before, on Aftersun, Maya had given fans a preview of the drama to come. She took to her Instagram story shaking her hips like the iconic singer herself, writing: “Shakira testing tonight’s outfit” alongside a laughing emoji. The feathered purple skirt shimmered as she moved — a playful nod to the queen of hip-shaking that sent her followers into a frenzy ahead of the biggest night of the series.
Behind the Scenes: Face Masks and Buggies
Maya let fans in on her pre-show ritual with a string of candid Instagram stories. First came a video of her wearing a clear face mask while riding on the back of a buggy through the villa: “Final day feels,” she captioned it. Then a second mask: “Second face mask of the day lol — I’m testing them out for @mjskincare cominggggg soon I promise.” She also shared clips of the camera crew and panned across the villa garden, which had been totally transformed for the final. It was classic Maya — glamorous, funny, and completely in on the joke.
Julia and Lorenzo Take the Crown
When the votes were counted, it was Julia and Lorenzo who were crowned winners of Love Island 2026, taking home the £50,000 prize. They beat Jasmine and Kav into second place, with Simba and Angelista rounding out the final three. The result capped a season of shocks — including George’s surprise exit and Priya’s secret connection — that kept viewers hooked from launch to live final.
Will She Be Back?
The biggest talking point of the night wasn’t a dress at all — it was a sentence. Closing the show, Maya told viewers: “I will see you very soon.” The line set off instant speculation, coming amid rumours earlier this year that she was set to quit the ITV2 dating show she has presented since 2023. Addressing the whispers in a chat with Deadline, she played it cool: “But I never decide if I’m doing the next series until the end of one.” For now, fans will have to wait — but if the finale proved anything, it’s that Love Island without Maya Jama is hard to imagine.
