Maya Jama has hit back at speculation over her appearance after fans questioned her 'new teeth' following the launch of Love Island: All Stars. The presenter, 30, wowed viewers in a sizzling black lace dress as the new series began on ITV2, but the conversation quickly turned to her smile.
Setting The Record Straight On Social Media
After the show aired on Friday, fans on social media platform X were quick to comment on a perceived change in Maya's teeth, with some suggesting she had undergone dental work abroad, colloquially referred to as 'Turkey teeth'. One user wrote, 'Ahhh Maya what have you done with your teeth?', while another commented, 'Maya got Turkey teeth - I loveeeeeed her old teeth so much'.
Maya did not take the comments lying down. In a now-deleted response, she clapped back directly, writing: 'Girl I have not got Turkey teeth l've got braces (behind my teeth on the top and outside on the bottom)'. She added that while she wasn't bothered by her 'lil crook' tooth, she couldn't please everyone, noting she had received messages about her teeth being 'bent' during the last season.
Love Island Success And Acting Ambitions
The fan debate emerged as the star-studded South Africa series finally launched on Thursday night, after a brief postponement due to wildfires. As the host, Maya's looks are a major talking point each season, but she is also focusing on her long-term career.
In a recent interview with Variety, Maya revealed that despite harbouring acting ambitions—including a recent audition for Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentleman—she has 'no plans' to leave the Love Island presenting role. She confessed that acting has 'been in the back of her mind' since a teenage audition for the iconic British drama Skins.
'I used to say, "You can get what you need out of a show in two years, and then you move on," she told the publication. 'But with a show like Love Island, it just feels like it keeps growing and I’d be silly to leave now.' She described the show as 'fun' and something she will continue 'as long as I enjoy it'.
What Are 'Turkey Teeth'?
The term 'Turkey teeth' is commonly used to describe dental veneers that appear excessively white and unnatural, often associated with cosmetic dentistry packages abroad. Maya's swift clarification highlights the intense scrutiny celebrities face regarding their appearance, even when changes are due to standard orthodontic treatment like braces.
With the third All Stars season now underway, Maya Jama remains a central figure in the Love Island universe, balancing her hosting duties with personal career goals, all while under the watchful eye of the public and social media commentators.
