Maya Jama and Stormzy's relationship timeline get all the details

Publish date: 2024-06-12

The Love Island star dated Stormzy for four years, splitting in 2019 - and now they're back together

Maya Jama is returning to the Love Island villa. On hand to help 12 new contestants, the TV presenter is expected to serve up some killer fashion looks, relationship advice and challenges. 

But, what do we know about the presenter's own love life? Maya, 29, is currently in a relationship with rapper, Stormzy, whom she previously dated from 2015 to 2019 before calling it quits. As of 2023, however, the couple has reunited, and they're now stronger than ever. Keep reading for the lowdown on their love story…

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2014 - Maya Jama and Stormzy meet for the first time

During a joint interview with , the couple opened up about their first meeting in 2014. "We met in October, then we were going out by January," said Stormzy. "You know, if I'm really honest, I knew I fancied him from the start," chimed in Maya.

"But I didn't want anything yet, because, you know, you're trying to do the whole friend situation first, and then I'd do, like, obvious hints that I fancied him and then take it back because I didn't know if he definitely liked me. It was a childish phase. And then one day we just kissed, and that was that!"

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2015 - Maya Jama and Stormzy start dating

Crowned couple goals by fans, during their time together, Maya and Stormzy received plenty of media attention. Recalling what it was like, in 2020, the star appeared on , where she told the comedian: "I didn't ever feel like a celebrity couple.

"Everyone else made it like that. We just had a normal relationship. And then everyone was just talking about it. We met when we were like 20 before anyone cared about us. So then it was just a normal relationship. Basically, I always said it was like a normal relationship but people wanted to look at it more and talk about it more."

2019 - Maya Jama and Stormzy decide to split

After four years of dating, Maya and Stormzy decided to split in 2019. Following the news of their breakup, the 'Hide & Seek' singer has since reflected on the tough times that arose after their relationship ended. In 2022, he told GQ: "I think my break up with Maya was still really heavy on my heart. I'd never experienced a breakup and the feelings that come with a breakup. And I never wanted to ever be in a position again where I felt what I was feeling. Because it showed me that I was a boy. And I do not want to go any further as a boy. I've seen how that manifests in other people. And I don't want to be like that."

In a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times, Maya also addressed their former relationship, explaining: "We were so young when we met, just beginning our careers. I don't think either of us knew it was going to be such a big thing."

2022 - Stormzy blames himself for split

Stormzy addressed his breakup with Maya a second time, while chatting to Louis Theroux on

He said: "My break-up, that was probably the biggest catalyst for growth as a man. It was like, 'Okay, you made a mistake and you lose someone you loved, someone you cared for, someone who is special to you. That's probably the biggest loss a man can have, isn't it? Away from someone passing away, that's the biggest loss you can have."

2022 - Maya Jama responds to rumours that she's back with Stormzy

In 2022, there were rumours that Maya and Stormzy had reconciled, especially after they attended some of the same events, including the GQ Men of the Year 2022 awards in London. While many hoped that the former couple had reconnected, Maya's team later confirmed that the rumours were, in fact, false and that the pair had become good friends. She added: "I’m really, really single right now. Newly single. It’s only been a month.. but it’s nice."

2023 – Maya Jama reunites with Stormzy at his headline gig

In August 2023, Maya attended All Points East festival to watch Stormzy perform his headline set. Maya and the rapper could be seen chatting backstage among friends as well as engaging in a one-on-one conversation.

Maya was later pictured in the crowd as Stormzy graced the stage and wowed the festival-goers with his epic set.

2023 - Maya Jama and Stormzy holiday together in Greece

Maya and Stormzy went public with their relationship when they were photographed hand-in-hand in Greece in August 2023. The couple looked the picture of happiness in photos obtained by MailOnline, proving their relationship was very much back on.

Eagle-eyed followers on Instagram and TikTok had initially noticed that the pool Stormzy was filming himself from was incredibly similar to the infinity pool Maya had been posing in on Hydra Island. The Radio 1 presenter then filmed a tongue-in-cheek video responding to the headlines about their romance.

2024 - Stormzy supports Maya at the Love Island: All Stars final

In a show of support, Stormzy touched down in South Africa to support Maya at the final in February. "I had a lot of people saying I should get back with my ex," she quipped in an interview with Callum Jones, Jess Gale, Molly Smith and Tom Clare. "He's over there, so it all worked out in the end," added Maya, pointing at Stormzy in the audience. 

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