Maya Jama is stepping down as host of "Love Island" UK after nine series fronting the dating show, she announced on Instagram Sunday.

"It's my time to step down," Jama wrote in her announcement, confirming a departure that both TMZ and E! Online reported within hours of each other Sunday. Neither outlet's coverage named a confirmed successor, and ITV has not yet announced who will take over hosting duties for the next series.

The end of a run that remade the show

Jama took over as the third host of the main UK series in 2022, succeeding Laura Whitmore, who had replaced original host Caroline Flack. Her tenure coincided with some of the show's biggest ratings years, and she became closely associated with the series' winter and summer editions alike. She had previously stepped back from a related hosting role on the show's spinoff, "Love Island Games," which Ariana Madix took over last year, but had been expected to remain with the flagship UK series.

Sunday's announcement marks a bigger break. Speculation about Jama's future on the show has circulated on and off for more than a year, with earlier rumors — repeatedly denied by Jama herself — suggesting other presenters were being lined up to replace her. This time, the exit is coming directly from Jama, in her own words, rather than through anonymous sourcing.

"IT'S MY TIME TO STEP DOWN."

What's next: ITV will need to name a new host before production begins on the next series, and British tabloids are expected to spend the coming weeks speculating on candidates. Jama has not said publicly what she plans to work on next.