Celeb goss 12th February 2023 by Slaine McKenna
Laura Whitmore Shuts Down Rumoured Feud With New Love Island Host Maya Jama
Relax...Laura Whitmore and Maya Jama are all good!
View this post on Instagram
Laura Whitmore has spoken out after it was reported there was tension between herself and new Love Island host Maya Jama at The BRIT Awards.
Laura hosted the hit reality series for two years, before passing the baton to Maya, who made her hosting debut this January.
The girls have always gotten along and made efforts to support each, even sitting in the same group at last night’s BRIT Awards. But after photos were taken of them looking away from each other, and chatting to other people at the table, it was reported there was “tension between them.”
However, Laura has taken to Instagram to shut down the drama. Writing: “I’m so sick of the media constantly trying to run this narrative with women.”
View this post on Instagram
Continuing: “Imagine the audacity of also talking to other people at our table. Stop trying to put women against each other and start celebrating women supporting women!”
“We had a great night [Maya Jama].”
Laura was referring directly to a Daily Mail article, which referenced an insider, saying: “Maya and Laura were sat on the ITV table together but didn’t speak to each other once during the whole ceremony.”
“At one point they were stood with their backs to each other. Maya was happily speaking to Laura’s husband Iain Stirling but didn’t chat to Laura once. There is definitely some tension between them.”
View this post on Instagram
Laura left Love Island in August 2022, after the summer season of the show. With Maya being announced as host that October.
The Wicklow woman was quick to congratulate Maya on the new role and show her support. When Love Island’s official Instagram posted a picture of Maya with her water bottle and suitcase ready, in the caption they said, “Okay, the rumours are true 😉 Say hey to your brand-new #LoveIsland host @mayajama! 💘”
Laura shared her love in the comment section of the post writing, “Yes girl!! So delighted for you! You’re gonna be fab❤️xx”
Love Island airs tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player.
Love Island content on Stellar.ie brought to you by Boots Ireland.
Boots Ireland has recoupled with Love Island as the official Beauty Partner for the third season in a row and has stocked the villa with everything the Islanders need to Find The One.
Boots Ireland is encouraging you to find the ones you’ll fall in love with by shopping the villa exclusively on Boots.ie – you can shop the Islander’s favourites from brands including Shark, Elemis, Fenty, Huda, 17, MAC, No7, Soltan, Soap & Glory and many more