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Celebrity Traitors 2026 live: Richard E Grant and Maya Jama to make huge decision in tonight’s episode

Celebrity Traitors 2026 live: Richard E Grant and Maya Jama to make huge decision in tonight’s episode

Published by Daniella Wilson

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in (BBC) Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Finally, it’s that time of year again: the temperature is dropping, the nights are drawing in, and a group of celebrities are about to spend several weeks lying to one another in a Scottish castle. That’s right, Celebrity Traitors is back. The VIP version of the BBC hit show returned for its hugely anticipated second season on Thursday night (1 October), with the formidable and fringed Claudia Winkleman presiding over a new crop of 21 stars ready to backstab their way to victory, with tough guy Ross Kemp already letting his paranoia get the best of him. Richard E Grant, meanwhile, was overjoyed to find himself selected as a Traitor alongside Love Island’s Maya Jama. …

Maya Jama Opens Up About Celebrity Traitors Advantage Her Co-Stars Don't Even Know

Maya Jama Opens Up About Celebrity Traitors Advantage Her Co-Stars Don't Even Know

Published by Sam Flores

Maya Jama has claimed that she has an advantage going into The Celebrity Traitors that her fellow contestants won’t even be aware of. The Love Island host was one of 21 celebrities who took part in the second season of the Bafta-winning reality show over the summer, the first episode of which is finally due to air on Thursday night. Speaking ahead of episode one airing, the presenter claimed that her on-screen persona on shows like Love Island doesn’t necessarily reflect who she is in real life – which could work in her favour in the castle. “I’ve thought about this a lot,” she claimed, admitting that “I honestly don’t know what people’s perception of me is”. Maya Jama is one of 21 contestants on the new season of The Celebrity Traitors Maya continued: “If you’ve only watched me on Love Island, you probably just see me walking in, having a chat and sending people home. “I can be warm, but can also be quite direct when I need to be, so maybe people won’t …

Maya Jama Sets The Record Straight On Stormzy Reunion Rumours

Maya Jama Sets The Record Straight On Stormzy Reunion Rumours

Published by Sam Flores

Maya Jama is pouring water on the speculation that she and her famous ex, Stormzy, are back together. The Love Island host found herself at the centre of rumours earlier this week, when fans spotted that she and the Vossi Bop rapper were once again following each other on Instagram. Fuelling the rumours even further was a clip that Maya posted of herself on social media lip syncing to Stormzy’s song One Second. However, the TV personality is adamant that people have got the wrong end of the stick if they think this means she and the Brit Award winner have reunited. Maya Jama and Stormzy in 2017 “I like the song,” she continued, pointing out that she and the grime star “have always been friends”. “No one is back together, rest with the theories,” she then urged her fans. 🤣🤣 I like the song. We have always been friends. No one is back together, rest with the theories ❤️🙏🏽 https://t.co/FjjzzUOocq — Maya Jama (@MayaJama) September 24, 2026 Maya and Stormzy first began dating in …

Maya Jama tipped to be in line to replace Emma Willis on The Voice UK

Maya Jama tipped to be in line to replace Emma Willis on The Voice UK

Published by Daniella Wilson

Love Island presenter Maya Jama is reportedly in talks with ITV over a key primetime presenting role. According to The Sun, the 31-year-old is said to have held multiple meetings with the channel’s producers about replacing Emma Willis as the new host of The Voice UK. Willis has seemingly left the reality singing series after 12 years to join Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as part of the BBC’s new presenting team for Strictly Come Dancing. The paper claims that Jama has impressed ITV bosses and has reportedly been offered the job of fronting The Voice UK, but has yet to accept it due to other potential opportunities in the UK and in the US. Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe. BBC/Ray Burmiston A source told The Sun: “There have been a lot of approaches to Maya from various networks, including ITV, and shows in the UK and Stateside. “The Voice producers and her did have meetings but because of her other commitments, the conversation didn’t progress. “Right now, she and her management are evaluating …

Love Island’s Maya Jama is a beachside It-girl in tiny designer bikini photos

Love Island’s Maya Jama is a beachside It-girl in tiny designer bikini photos

Published by Daniella Wilson

Love Island is back on our screens, which can only mean one thing: we’re fast approaching swimsuit season. With summer on the horizon and the first heatwave already hitting the UK, we’re swapping our cosy knits for breezy beachwear. And who better to look to for inspiration than Love Island host Maya Jama? Jetting to Mallorca for the launch of season 13, the presenter has packed her suitcase full of enviable bikinis and swimsuits that could have her mistaken for one of the show’s bombshells. Despite seemingly oozing confidence, posing up a storm for sun-soaked photos on her Instagram, she previously confessed that she would struggle with being judged by her appearance. “I would not be able to, at any age, strut out of the house in a bikini in front of men that are judging me based on just one sentence and what I look like. The confidence of the people that go on! They’ve got a different kind of juice,” she told Vogue. Instead, her fashion choices are inspired by “summer in the …

Ruben Dias ‘draws a line’ at cheating accusations amid Maya Jama break-up

Ruben Dias ‘draws a line’ at cheating accusations amid Maya Jama break-up

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Footballer Ruben Dias has denied that he cheated on his now ex-girlfriend Maya Jama. The Manchester City defender confirmed their break-up and addressed reports of his infidelity in an Instagram post shared on Friday (29 May), writing: “That’s where I draw the line.” “When my 85-year-old grandad is asking me if I’ve cheated on my girlfriend because he’s seen it repeatedly on the news, that’s where I draw the line on what’s acceptable and what’s not,” Dias said. “Maya and I have always had a relationship built on mutual respect. No line was ever crossed in that regard.” Public speculation surrounding their relationship has grown in recent weeks after both Dias and Jama removed photos of one another from their respective social media accounts. …

Maya Jama sizzles in micro-bikini as fans declare she’s ‘broken the internet’

Maya Jama sizzles in micro-bikini as fans declare she’s ‘broken the internet’

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Maya Jama made the most of the heatwave on Wednesday as she shared a stunning series of photos of herself modelling a set of stylish swimwear. The star didn’t shy away from any of the risqué looks as she wowed in a daring black cut-out swimsuit, alongside several tiny bikinis from Agent Provocateur. As she posed on a tennis court, the 31-year-old stunned in a two-piece that featured a cherry pattern, while a second silver string bikini saw the presenter relaxing poolside. The images also showed off Maya’s incredibly toned abs, including one snap where she relaxed in a phenomenal black item, with her raven-black locks cascading behind her. In her caption, the star wrote: “Me for AP Swim 2026. Summer is here,” while also providing plenty of photography credits. Maya looked phenomenal in the swimwear Fans were blown away by the head-turning images, as one enthused: “BREAK THE INTERNET,” and a second commented: “Love this for women everywhere, Maya Jama suffers NO bad summers.” A third added: “Maya on fire,” while a fourth posted: “Hot …

Maya Jama and Bella Ramsey among stacked Celebrity Traitors cast – but fans lament one absence

Maya Jama and Bella Ramsey among stacked Celebrity Traitors cast – but fans lament one absence

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The lineup for the 2026 series of Celebrity Traitors has been announced – and fans have been blown away by the star power on show. Maya Jama, Michael Sheen, Miranda Hart, Bella Ramsey, Ross Kemp, Richard E Grant, Amol Rajan, James Blunt, James Acaster, and Leigh-Anne Pinnock are among the famous faces set to compete later this year. You can find a full list of the contestants here. Fan have heaped praise on the announcement on social media. Claudia Winkleman on ‘Traitors’ (BBC) “James Acaster and Joe Lycett in the same castle. Michael Sheen. Bella Ramsey. Richard E. Grant. This is the best Celebrity Traitors cast they’ve ever assembled and it’s not close,” one person wrote. However, with rumours having swirled for months over potential stars for the new series, some fans are voicing disappointment over the hotly tipped contestants that …

Maya Jama Teases Role In Netflix’s The Gentlemen Season 2

Maya Jama Teases Role In Netflix’s The Gentlemen Season 2

Published by Sam Flores

Maya Jama has given us a taste of what to expect from her upcoming acting role in The Gentlemen. The Love Island host scored a part in the new series of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix crime drama after auditioning for a role opposite the likes of Kaya Scodelario and Theo James. Speaking to Variety, Maya revealed that she was able to keep her natural accent for the job, which felt like “a safe entrance point” but that other than that, she didn’t know how big or small her part was or “what the hell to expect”. “I did the tiniest little cameo in a Netflix series called The Duchess,” she said, referring to her appearance as a dental nurse in Katherine Ryan’s comedy-drama. “But it was like one day filming, whereas this was my first one where I had to properly learn lines and be on set for a few days. But I was so, so excited because I loved the series.” Kaya Scodelario and Theo James in season one of Netflix’s The Gentlemen Christopher Rafael/Netflix …

Best dressed guests at The Fashion Awards 2025: Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora, Maya Jama and more

Best dressed guests at The Fashion Awards 2025: Ellie Goulding, Rita Ora, Maya Jama and more

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The most notable night in British fashion is finally here once again, and of course, the guestlist and red carpet ensembles are set to be better than ever.  Each year, the elegant evening kicks off the party season in style, inviting millions of prying eyes to gather outfit inspiration for the festive season ahead. From Raye and Tems performing on stage to Alex Consani, Rita Ora, Maya Jama and Sienna Miller (to name just a few) swanning down the red carpet in gilded gowns, the lavish celebratory event is destined to be one for the ages.  To ensure the night runs as smoothly as possible, the BFC have enlisted the help of Wicked’s Colman Domingo to host the evening, the 56-year-old actor known for his suave style and infectious personality. The purpose of the event is to honour leaders, creatives, and innovators in the fashion industry and to raise funds for the British Fashion Council Foundation, which hosts the event each year. Without further ado, here are all the very best stars who took to …