Maya Jama Defends Her Unscripted Love Island Hosting Style

Maya Jama refuses to use cue cards during Love Island interviews.
She clapped back at a fan who criticized her for being biased.
Her unfiltered reactions have led to viral moments.
Fans praise her for making the show feel more authentic.
Some argue hosts should remain neutral, but Maya embraces emotion.

Maya Jama has become a standout host on Love Island, not just for her charisma but for her unfiltered approach.

Recently, she made headlines for proudly rejecting cue cards and clapping back at critics. Fans love her organic style, but some question her impartiality. Here’s what happened.

“I Pride Myself on No Cue Cards” – Maya’s Direct Response

After the Love Island 2025 finale, a fan praised Maya for conducting interviews without relying on cue cards. The tweet read:

“Fr @MayaJama eating this interview. No card in her hands too. #LoveIsland”

Maya responded enthusiastically:

“Cutey! I pride myself on the no Que cards so thankyou for noticing.”

This exchange highlighted her commitment to authenticity. Unlike many hosts, she memorizes scripts and engages naturally with contestants.

Among the tweets, Maya was praised for one of her interviews and the fact she did not use cue cards - something she was glad had been spotted

Shutting Down Criticism with Confidence

Not everyone approves of her candid style. One viewer accused her of bias, prompting a sharp reply:

“Ain’t you meant to be an unbiased host?”

Maya fired back:

“shut up. I will shed my lil tear when I feel to.”

She also told a fan to 'shut up' when she was accused of being unbiased

Her refusal to stay neutral has sparked debate. Some argue hosts should remain detached, while others applaud her for showing real emotion.

Standout Moments from the Finale

Maya’s hosting was full of memorable interactions:

Calling Out Ben Holbrough: After he made a snide remark about contestant Toni Laites, Maya stepped in:

“Yeah, I didn’t really mean like that Ben. That was unnecessary.”

Emotional Reaction to Toni’s Mom: She admitted tearing up when Toni’s mother thanked Cach Mercer for treating her daughter well.

Blu Chegini’s Awkward Moment: When dumped islander Blu hinted he could have stolen Angel Swift, Maya shut him down with a sarcastic “Thank youuuu Blu”.

Why Fans Love Her Unscripted Energy

Maya’s hosting resonates because she treats the show like a conversation, not a rehearsed performance. She once told British Vogue: