Have YOU got a story? Email: tips@dailymail.com In this week's Spotlight newsletter, showbiz expert Katie Hind reveals the REAL reason behind the BBC's controversial decision to make Johannes a Strictly host. Get it HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy CONNIE RUSK, ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR Published: 17:34 BST, 26 May 2026 | Updated: 20:39 BST, 26 May 2026
Maya Jama put on a glamorous display as she posed for a World Cup themed photoshoot to promote the new series of Love Island. The host, 31, who has just split from her footballer boyfriend Ruben Dias, 29, looked incredible in a white latex dress that showed off her hourglass figure. Maya took centre stage as she posed in a locker room with 12 Love Island branded football shirts hanging up, ready for the singletons to enter the Mallorcan villa. In the promo video for the series, which will start on Monday, Maya took part in a World Cup themed trailer. She said: 'We've got a squad of worldies and a bench full of bombshells. Giving more fire pit drama, deeper post-matchup analysis and spicier villa action reviews. Love Island. It's all kicking off.'The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place while Love Island is on and will run from June 11 to July 19. Maya Jama put on a glamorous display as she posed for a World Cup themed photoshoot to promote the new series of Love Island, after her split from footballer Ruben DiasOn Monday, ITV announced the islanders set to grace our screens for Love Island 2026.The new batch of singletons includes a detective, a hunky school teacher and the ex of an Arsenal footballer.Before jetting off to Mallorca, the presenter got a facial with Shane Cooper. The new series comes just weeks after Maya and Ruben ended their 18-month relationship. The presenter then flew to Inverness to film the new series of Celebrity Traitors. Maya and Ruben started dating in December 2024 after meeting at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester a month before.Sources shared last week that the pair decided to end the relationship after realising it had 'run its course,' with both focusing on busy times in their careers.However, it's thought the pair's split has been 'amicable,' and there is still 'a lot of love and respect between them'. Before jetting off to Mallorca, the presenter had some beauty treatments and looked glowing after a facial with Shane Cooper The footballer, 29, and Love Island host, 31 decided to end their 18-month relationship three weeks ago, before Maya flew to Inverness to film the new series of Celebrity Traitors On Monday, ITV announced the islanders set to grace our screens for Love Island 2026An insider said: 'Maya is heading into an intense filming schedule and Ruben's focus is fully on the World Cup, so they've decided to part ways.'They went on to tell The Sun: 'There's no bad blood at all between them. They're still incredibly fond of one another, but with months apart ahead and huge work commitments coming up, they both felt it was the right time to step back from the relationship.'Friends around them could see how much they cared about each other. But with Maya's work schedule and Ruben's football commitments ramping up, the relationship naturally reached a crossroads.'The split has been very mature and mutual. They're both young, ambitious and entering huge phases in their respective careers.'The Daily Mail contacted representatives of Maya Jama and Ruben Dias for comment. LOVE ISLAND 2026: MEET THE ISLANDERS JasmineAge: 27 Job: Fashion Business OwnerFrom: Dubai (lives in London) How do you plan to handle the competition? 'Respectfully, what competition?'Aidan Age: 23Job: Property BrokerFrom: KentHis type on paper: 'I wouldn’t say I have a strict type on paper. Personality is the most important thing for me.'Lorenzo Age: 28Job: Business OwnerFrom: Hertfordshire Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? 'I think drama is fun! As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war. It’ll be interesting to see what unfolds…'SamAge: 25Job: ElectricianFrom: Dudley How do you plan to handle the competition? 'I’ve never really had to compete before, so it’ll be interesting. I know what I bring to the table, and I’m confident in what I have to offer.'SamrajAge: 25Job: Model From: Birmingham What’s your relationship strategy? Go straight for the goal or play it safe? 'Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don’t really chase that much, I’m used to girls coming to me.'Sean Age: 25Job: Primary School TeacherFrom: GalwayHow do you plan to handle the competition? 'If I see someone I like, I’m going for it and nothing’s gonna stop me.' OpeAge: 27Job: West-End PerformerFrom: Lincolnshire How do you handle the competition? 'No one phases me. I’m so confident in my ability to just do my thing. I don’t get phased, I don’t get impersonated, I don’t get threatened.' Mica Age: 21Job: StudentFrom: Barbados (lives in London) Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? 'I’ll dabble in both I feel. Obviously the whole point is finding love and that’s going to be my main goal. I’m not saying I’m going to start drama but if there is drama going on, I would obviously be a little bit nosey and want to know what’s going on.' Lola Age: 28Job: DetectiveFrom: KentIf VAR reviewed your flirting game, what foul would earn you a red card? 'I can be a bit of a brat, I get really hangry! If you just feed me, I’ll be alright.' Angelista Age: 24Job: Nurse From: Staffordshire What kind of person are you hoping doesn’t walk through the villa door? 'Someone who wants to be in everyone’s face all the time, centre of attention all the time, that’s an ick! Someone that’s obnoxious I don’t like.'Ellie Age: 24Job: Real Estate VideographerFrom: West LothianHer type on paper: 'Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a classic for a reason. Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well.' Robyn Age: 21Job: Quantity Surveyor and DJFrom: LiverpoolIn your love life to date, have you been a World Cup winner or knocked out in the first round? 'I just feel like the right person hasn’t come yet. That’s the only reason I haven’t qualified, not because I can’t.
