Love Island fans think Maya Jama has ‘thrown shade’ at Stormzy and NBA star Ben Simmons

Love Island viewers are loving new host Maya Jama – and think she may have “thrown shade” at her exes, rapper Stormzy and NBA star Ben Simmons .

The TV presenter and DJ, who has taken over the reigns from Laura Whitmore, dated the rapper between 2015 and 2019. When he was interviewed by Louis Theroux last year, Stormzy admitted he made ‘mistakes’ in his relationship with Maya.

And he described their break-up as the “biggest catalyst for growth” as well as “the biggest loss a man can have”. However, in the opening episode of Love Island Maya said “trust me, I know” during a discussion about never finding a true love match.

Many viewers took this as a dig at Stormzy – or perhaps NBA Basketball star Ben Simmons, who she dated more recently.

@Zimgland tweeted: “Maya throwing shade at Ben Simmons and Stormzy??? I LOVE YOUUUU”

@B46bs said: “Think Maya just had a little sly dig at Stormzy.”

@tlmblm tweeted: “Stormzy just turned his tv off after Maya’s last sentence. Source: trust me bro.”

@yxsminkhalil said: “‘trust me i know’ LMAOOO MAYA GOT STORMZY HUFFING AND PUFFING MAN.”

However, @theboy4real1 said@ “Maya Jama literally just broke up with Ben Simmons and people are talking about shading stormzy? You people are slow.”

Shade or shade, viewers have effusive in their praise for Maya. @Amaniii_Xo said: “Maya is doing an amazing job.”

And @sonia_Szn said: “Maya is perfect for the role. We asked and they listened.”

@xjules agreed, tweeting: “I’m sorry but Maya Jama is just perfect isn’t she! Wow.”

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