{"id":317737,"date":"2026-02-26T05:46:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T05:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/317737\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T05:46:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T05:46:37","slug":"maya-jama-cuts-a-casual-figure-in-a-tracksuit-and-plaits-as-she-arrives-back-in-the-uk-with-the-love-island-stars-after-a-five-hour-flight-delay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/317737\/","title":{"rendered":"Maya Jama cuts a casual figure in a tracksuit and plaits as she arrives back in the UK with the Love Island stars after a five-hour flight delay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maya Jama<\/a> cut a comfortable figure in a tracksuit as she arrived back in the UK with the Love Island stars after a five-hour flight delay on Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The presenter, 31, looked in good spirits despite the long delay departing Cape Town, South Africa<\/a> following the ITV2 reality show final on Monday night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maya swapped her glamorous risqu\u00e9 dresses for a grey zip front hoodie, layered over a white T-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The ITV<\/a> star kept a low profile by pulling up her hood and wearing a pair of sunglasses as she made her way through Heathrow<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Maya completed her airport ensemble by styling her dark tresses in two neat plaits and rocked a pair of Nike trainers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It was reported that the Cape Town airport experienced a power cut after a fire, causing passengers to wait hours to take off.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

On the same flight, Maya was joined by the Love Island All Stars contestants as\u00a0Harrison Solomon and Belle Hassan put on a very loved-up display.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Maya <\/p>\n

Maya Jama cut a comfortable figure in a tracksuit as she arrived back in the UK with the Love Island stars after a five-hour flight delay on Wednesday<\/p>\n

\"On <\/p>\n

On the same flight, Maya was joined by the Love Island All Stars contestants as Harrison Solomon and Belle Hassan put on a very loved-up display<\/p>\n

The couple linked arms as Harrison was spotted pushing a trolly stacked high with the couple’s suitcases.<\/p>\n

The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they kissed in the arrivals terminal in London.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Belle cut a casual figure in a blue tracksuit complete with white crops and a black baseball cap.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Harrison, who finished in sixth place on the show with Belle, rocked a black tracksuit and a Louis Vuitton backpack.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elsewhere the girls Helena Ford, Jessy Potts and Jess Harding were spotted hugging one another as they went their separate ways after landing back home.\u00a0<\/p>\n

AJ Bunker showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a grey catsuit which boasted a plunging neckline.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The star, who only lasted a few days back in the villa, looked sensational in the one-piece which she teamed with white trainers and matching long socks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It comes after The Love Island: All Stars voting results have been revealed after Monday night’s epic final.<\/p>\n

Ciaran Davies and Samie Elishi were crowned winners of the third season of the spin-off show yesterday evening (23 February 2026).<\/p>\n

The pair were up against Millie Court and Zac Woodworth, Leanne Amaning and Scott van-der-Sluis, Lucinda Strafford and Sean Stone and Whitney and Yamen Sanders.<\/p>\n

Now Love Island have since shared by how much Ciaran and Samie won by on their Instagram page.<\/p>\n

Loved-up pair Ciaran and Samie got 35.22% of the vote, followed by Millie and Zac who got 23.38%.<\/p>\n

Leanne and Scott received 19.41%, while Lucinda and Sean got 12.77% of it, and lastly, Whitney and Yamen ended up with 9.23%.<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The presenter looked in good spirits despite the long delay departing Cape Town, South Africa following the ITV2 reality show final on Monday night<\/p>\n

\"Maya <\/p>\n

Maya swapped her glamorous risqu\u00e9 dresses for a grey zip front hoodie, layered over a white T-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other as they kissed in the arrivals terminal<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The couple linked arms as Harrison pushed a trolly stacked high with the couple’s suitcases<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The ITV star kept a low profile by pulling up her hood and wearing a pair of sunglasses as she made her way through Heathrow<\/p>\n

\"Maya <\/p>\n

Maya completed her airport ensemble by styling her dark tresses in two neat plaits and rocked a pair of Nike trainers<\/p>\n

\"Belle <\/p>\n

Belle cut a casual figure in a blue tracksuit complete with white crops and a black baseball cap<\/p>\n

\"Meanwhile <\/p>\n

Meanwhile Harrison, who finished in sixth place on the show with Belle, rocked a black tracksuit and a Louis Vuitton backpack<\/p>\n

\"It <\/p>\n

It was reported that the Cape Town airport experienced a power cut after a fire, causing passengers to wait hours to take off<\/p>\n

\"Elsewhere <\/p>\n

Elsewhere the girls Helena Ford, Jessy Potts and Jess Harding were spotted hugging one another as they went their separate ways after landing back home<\/p>\n

\"Helena <\/p>\n

Helena rocked a black Alo gym set and a hoodie as she joined Jessy at the airport\u00a0<\/p>\n

And while many were over the moon with the results, it left some sharing a theory that it was down to the producers.<\/p>\n

One said in the comments section: ‘That\u2019s not our votes, that\u2019s the producers votes; I don\u2019t believe it, who\u2019s fiddling the votes;<\/p>\n

‘who believes this? Its not adding up to anything’.<\/p>\n

Others rushed to support the new couple, ‘Why everyone so bitter about Samie and Cieran winning?; My winners;<\/p>\n

‘Sammie and Ciaran the most genuine humble couple ever.’<\/p>\n

Daily Mail have contacted ITV for comment.<\/p>\n

Love Island: All Stars returned to our screens this year on January 15.<\/p>\n

The show follows previous stars return to the South African villa for a second chance at finding love.<\/p>\n

Winner Ciaran shot to fame on the ITV2 show back in 2024 and placed second alongside ex girlfriend Nicole Samuel.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile Samie took part in the ninth series back in 2023 and later returned to the All Stars villa last year – but failed to find a connection.<\/p>\n

When asked why they think the public voted for them, Ciaran said: ‘We stayed in our own lane, we didn\u2019t go and cause huge problems in the Villa.’<\/p>\n

Samie added: ‘Maybe we\u2019re relatable, real people? I like to think so. Very true to ourselves.’<\/p>\n

‘Yeah, the way we were with each other, that\u2019s maybe why we got the votes for the win,’ Ciaran continued.<\/p>\n

‘Thank you to anyone who voted so much for voting, it was a surreal moment. Supporting us on that mad, mad journey. Me and Samie will just keep doing what we\u2019re doing when we are back home.’<\/p>\n

Breaking down in tears, Samie emotionally thanked viewers for voting for them, with the thrilled couple sharing a kiss in celebration.<\/p>\n

Samie and Ciaran coupled up soon after she entered the villa as a bombshell, and despite many late arrivals and twists, the pair’s romance was the strongest of the series.<\/p>\n

Speaking to host Maya Jama ahead of their win, Ciaran confessed he knew Samie was ‘a bit of him’ mere minutes after she entered the villa.<\/p>\n

Samie agreed, admitting that while there were other male bombshells who entered the villa, none of them turned her head.<\/p>\n

She added: ‘No offence to anyone who came in but they didn’t even touch the sides compared to Ciaran.’<\/p>\n

\"AJ \"AJ <\/p>\n

AJ Bunker showed off her jaw-dropping figure in a catsuit which boasted a plunging neckline<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The Love Island girls said their goodbyes after landing in the UK\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Jess <\/p>\n

Jess looked comfortable in a black jumper and matching tracksuit bottoms as she toted a small Chanel handbag around\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Helena <\/p>\n

Helena was pictured with her huge suitcases\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Jessy <\/p>\n

Jessy rocked a black crop top with a grey tracksuit after the long flight\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The star, who only lasted a few days back in the villa, looked sensational in the one-piece which she teamed with white trainers and matching long socks<\/p>\n

\"AJ \"AJ <\/p>\n

AJ caught the eye in the fitted grey one-piece after flying back to South Africa for the final\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Samie <\/p>\n

Samie Elishi and Ciaran Davies were crowned the Love Island All Stars series three winners<\/p>\n

It wasn’t a smooth ride for the pair, as Ciaran was briefly coupled up with Lucinda after she entered the villa, leading to tensions between the two girls, which culminated in a huge row after the Snog, Marry, Pie show challenge.<\/p>\n

Ciaran said: ‘Looking back at it, me and Samie have spoken about this and to see her that upset, I didn\u2019t realise at the time how upset I made her, until two weeks after, which was really hard to hear, especially from Sophie and Josh as they said the same thing.’<\/p>\n

Before being announced as runners-up, Millie revealed that Zac was hoping to spend a ‘month or two’ with her in the UK, and she had plans to reunite with him in the US.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the show, Scott van-der-Sluis and Leanne Amaning made it to third place, despite previously being tipped as bookies favourites to win.<\/p>\n

Lucinda Strafford and Sean Stone finished in fourth place, after a huge storm around the legitimacy of their romance.<\/p>\n

The couple have brushed off accusations that Lucinda is in a relationship with clothing CEO Huayi Huang, who is funding her lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Yamen Sanders and Whitney Adebayo were the first to be out of the winners running, finishing the final in fifth place.<\/p>\n

Harrison Solomon also finally addressed his ex Lauren Wood’s claims they were ‘still together’ when he entered the villa.<\/p>\n

The footballer hit back at his former girlfriend’s accusations in Monday’s final, stating it was a ‘shame’ she’d spoken about their failed relationship publicly.<\/p>\n

Harrison famously quit the Love Island villa so he could be with Lauren during the 2025 series, but in November it was revealed the pair had split.<\/p>\n

After Harrison entered the All Stars villa, Lauren shared that she believed that they were still ‘in a relationship’ when he joined the show.<\/p>\n

But speaking during the Love Island: All Stars final, Harrison hit back at the claims and confirmed that they had ‘amicably’ split up at the end of October, as he watched Lauren’s comments during an appearance on Joe Baggs’ podcast for the first time.<\/p>\n

He told Maya Jama: ‘It’s a shame because I feel like we broke up v amicably, I thought a lot of things she said in the podcast were untrue, but it’s something I don’t really want to air on national TV, I need to air it in private, have the conversation with her and go from there.<\/p>\n

‘I don’t want to air it all on national TV.<\/p>\n

‘We ended at the end of October, last time I saw her was end of October, we’ve spoken a couple of times after we broke up.’<\/p>\n

Asked whether he’d even indicated to Lauren they could reunite, Harrison added: ‘Not at all and it’s a shame she said that and tried to twist things but it’s a shame.’<\/p>\n

Belle Hassan, who coupled up with Harrison in the villa, then shared her thoughts on Lauren’s comments.<\/p>\n

She said: ‘I actually haven’t watched it, it’s not nice she’s upset, things could have been clearer, fair enough, I think breakups are quite difficult, especially if you ended amicably, sometimes the lines can be quite blurred.<\/p>\n

‘It’s for you to sort in private but it’s not really my business to get involved. Hopefully you guys get it sorted.’<\/p>\n

LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS LINE UP<\/a> \"\" <\/p>\n

WHITNEY ADEBAYO\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE:\u00a0 28<\/p>\n

\u00a0SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

\u00a0Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

A new start and what better place than home? Back to the Villa! A fresh start in the place that started it all.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

\u00a0MILLIE COURT<\/p>\n

AGE: 29\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0SERIES 7 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

\u00a0Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I felt really grateful to experience the Villa over four years ago – why would I not want to experience it again?<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

BELLE HASSAN<\/p>\n

AGE: 27<\/p>\n

SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I feel like I’m ready to find me a husband! I’m sick of heartbreak and I’m ready to meet someone new<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

HELENA FORD\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 29<\/p>\n

SERIES 12 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

Apart from the last week in the Villa, I loved my time on Love Island. I want to do it again as it can only get better.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

JESS HARDING\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 25<\/p>\n

SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even though I ended up winning the series with Sammy, I felt like I had a bit of a rocky ride the first time and I feel like I’ve matured a lot more since.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

LEANNE AMANING<\/p>\n

AGE: 28<\/p>\n

SERIES 6 LOVE ISLAND\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I want to be open in the way that I should have been in Series 6 and the streets are the trenches, so this is the only way to find someone!<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

SCOTT VAN-DER-SLUIS<\/p>\n

AGE: 25<\/p>\n

SERIES 10 LOVE ISLAND\u00a0<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

Since my time on Love Island 10, I think I’ve been on a journey for the last two and half years and I’ve always had in my head that All Stars is the final chapter of that journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

AJ BUNKER<\/p>\n

AGE: 33<\/p>\n

SERIES 7 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I’ve been single a while so I’m really excited to go in and hopefully find a romantic connection with someone.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

LUCINDA STRAFFORD\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 26<\/p>\n

SERIES 7 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I want to find real love, that would be amazing\u2026 I had love during my time on Love Island Australia, and it was really nice!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

ZAC WOODWORTH<\/p>\n

AGE: 26<\/p>\n

SERIES 7 LOVE ISLAND USA<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

Honestly, I felt that my time in the Love Island USA villa was cut short, I didn\u2019t get the best shot at getting to know someone so for me, experiencing Love Island again but in the UK is perfect. I\u2019ve always travelled the world and I love meeting girls outside of the US.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

YAMEN SANDERS\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 33<\/p>\n

SERIES 1 LOVE ISLAND USA<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know anyone in the UK! Best case scenario, I get a British girlfriend, worst case, I have a lot of friends in a new country – and that\u2019s a blessing. The UK isn\u2019t far from LA. That\u2019s a direct flight!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

KYRA LIZAMA\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 28<\/p>\n

SERIES 3 LOVE ISLAND USA<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

From first hand experience, I know that Love Island works. I know the Love Island Gods can bring me love as I did find love the first time in the US. I love a good accent. Everyone there is my type!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

\u00a0HARRISON SOLOMON<\/p>\n

AGE: 23<\/p>\n

SERIES 12 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?\u00a0<\/p>\n

I feel like I didn\u2019t handle certain situations in there very well and I feel like, even though it\u2019s only been seven or eight months since the show, I\u2019ve done a lot of growing up and self reflection.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

CIARAN DAVIES<\/p>\n

AGE: 23<\/p>\n

SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To find love! I’ve been single for just over a year now, I’m ready to settle down again.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Nas will be entering the villa almost a year after splitting from girlfriend Eva Zapico four years after they met in the villa\u00a0<\/p>\n

JACK KEATING<\/p>\n

AGE: 26<\/p>\n

SERIES 8 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I have to come back and redeem myself, my experience before was short & sweet. Revenge tour is here!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

\u00a0SEAN STONE<\/p>\n

AGE: 26<\/p>\n

SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

I like the fact that you can find someone from a different area and lifestyle – that’s quite exciting<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

\u00a0TOMMY BRADLEY\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 22<\/p>\n

SERIES 12 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

It was the best time of my life. I was so out of my comfort zone but learnt so much about myself and met friends for life. I want a second chance at meeting someone romantically<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

CHARLIE FREDERICK<\/p>\n

AGE: 31<\/p>\n

SERIES 4 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I’d like a fair crack at the whip! The first time round, I was in there for five days and I really want to find someone<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

SHAQ MUHAMMAD<\/p>\n

AGE: 27<\/p>\n

SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last time I did find love but it didn’t work out. This time round, I need to find a wife and give my mum some grandchildren!\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

SAMIE ELISHI<\/p>\n

AGE: 25<\/p>\n

SERIES 9 LOVE ISLAND AND ALL STARS SERIES 2<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I feel like my last time in the All Stars Villa, I didn’t get a fair shot and it’s such an amazing experience so if I can do it one more time, why not?\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

KONNOR EWUDZI<\/p>\n

AGE: 30<\/p>\n

SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

It’s another opportunity to find somebody; I didn’t find a girl the first time round so it’s a great chance to try again.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

CURTIS PRITCHARD\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 29<\/p>\n

SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

Last series I left with Ekin-Su but that didn\u2019t quite go to plan, I\u2019m still getting older so hopefully I can find some love, or at least start another journey to find love.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

CARRINGTON RODRIGUEZ\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 28<\/p>\n

SERIES 2 LOVE ISLAND USA<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m lonely these days. It would be nice to meet somebody in there. I want to have somebody to really date. I really want that. I\u2019m not just going in to mess around. I\u2019m going to put my best foot forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

SHER SUAREZ\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 27<\/p>\n

SERIES 2 LOVE ISLAND USA<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I fully believe my husband has to be British. I\u2019ve been trying to date in America for so long and I\u2019ve given up. This time around it\u2019ll be different. I\u2019ve grown up, I\u2019ll make better choices.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

IMANI AYAN\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 33<\/p>\n

SERIES 5 LOVE ISLAND USA<\/p>\n

Why do you want to return to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m so excited to go back into the world of Love Island, to show my growth and look for someone who is serious.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

JESSY POTTS\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 27<\/p>\n

SERIES 11 LOVE ISLAND<\/p>\n

Why do you want to come back to Love Island?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m still single! I need to meet someone and settle down, my parents are asking for grandkids! I met someone last time, it didn\u2019t work out, but it\u2019s a nice environment to meet someone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Maya Jama cut a comfortable figure in a tracksuit as she arrived back in the UK with the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":317738,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[539,93,61,60,8642,1397,111880,28516,1489],"class_list":["post-317737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-dailymail","tag-entertainment","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-itv","tag-love-island","tag-love-island-all-stars","tag-maya-jama","tag-tvshowbiz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/317737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=317737"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/317737\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/317738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=317737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=317737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=317737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}