Maya Jama has reportedly shaken up her schedule for the next series of Love Island: All Stars in a bid to spend more time with her boyfriend Rúben Dias.
The TV presenter, 31, who has been dating the Manchester City footballer, 28, for several months, is said to be planning to fly home during filming breaks for the upcoming January All Stars edition in Cape Town so she can see him back in the UK.
Normally, Maya moves into a private villa for the show, which in 2026 will run for six weeks, longer than usual.
However, it’s unlikely Rúben will be able to fly out to visit her due to Manchester City’s packed fixture schedule.
A source told The Sun: ‘Maya and Ruben are happier than ever and will be keen to see each other whilst she films All Stars, which is back for an extended run in 2026.
‘He’s extremely unlikely to be able to take time out of training and visit Cape Town, so Maya will fly back when she can around ITV’s schedule.’
Maya Jama has reportedly shaken up her schedule for the next series of Love Island: All Stars in a bid to spend more time with her boyfriend Rúben Dias (pictured on Love Island: Aftersun in July)
The TV presenter, 31, who has been dating the Manchester City footballer, 28, for several months, is said to be planning to fly home during filming breaks for the upcoming January All Stars edition in Cape Town so she can see him back in the UK
Maya is expected to fly to Cape Town in the first week of January, but filming coincides with a congested run of games for Manchester City.
Key matches include a derby clash at Manchester United on January 17 and a crucial away game at Liverpool on February 7.
Daily Mail has contacted Maya and Rúben’s representative for comment.
The news comes just weeks after it was reported that Maya and Rúben were reportedly eyeing up a £4million Omaze prize-draw mansion in Cheshire.
The Love Island host and the pro footballer were spotted viewing the ultra-modern property in Alderley Edge, originally won by mother Emily Ward with a £25 ticket.
The stunning 6,300 sq ft four-bedroom home boasts panoramic views, landscaped gardens and a luxury indoor leisure suite.
A source told The Sun: ‘It’s the third time Ruben and Maya have looked at the property. They spent about two hours there on Wednesday.
‘It’s quite a long time to spend on a viewing, but the house is very captivating.
Normally, Maya moves into a private villa for the show, which in 2026 will run for six weeks, longer than usual (pictured last year)
However, it’s unlikely Rúben will be able to fly out to visit her due to Manchester City’s packed fixture schedule (pictured this month)
A source told The Sun: ‘Maya and Ruben are happier than ever and will be keen to see each other whilst she films All Stars. He’s extremely unlikely to be able to take time out of training and visit Cape Town, so Maya will fly back when she can around ITV’s schedule’
‘Ruben arrived in his Lamborghini and Maya came separately in a chauffeur-driven Mercedes.’
The insider added that the couple looked ‘deep in thought’ as they left together.
The mansion is reportedly available to rent for around £20,000 a month, but is also on the market for sale.
According to the source, the couple are ‘very happy together’ and are keen to find a place they can call home.
Daily Mail contacted Maya and Rúben’s representatives for comment at the time.
The so-called Golden Triangle, covering Alderley Edge, Prestbury and Wilmslow, has long been a magnet for Premier League stars.
Prestbury boasts the street with the highest average property value in northern England (£1.2million on Withinlee Road), while Alderley Edge has seen homes listed for up to £15million.
Famous residents have included David and Victoria Beckham, Wayne and Coleen Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kyle Walker and current Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.
The news comes just weeks after it was reported that Maya and Rúben were reportedly eyeing up a £4million Omaze prize-draw mansion in Cheshire
The couple are believed to have met after the TV presenter caught the Portuguese player’s eye when they met at the European Music Awards (EMAs) in November last year.
Their romance was finally confirmed after they were seen packing on the PDA at KSI’s Baller League event in April.
Rúben recently opened up about his relationship with Maya for the first time.
When asked if he is concerned about the publicity surrounding their relationship, Ruben told The Telegraph: ‘No, I think that’s the last thing you think about.
‘We are just both aware of it, and there’s no way around it.
‘But at the end of the day, you don’t make it about it. You make it about everything else, and then that’s an extra you have to deal with and, obviously, be smart with it.’
During the off-season, Maya and Dias looked very loved-up as they enjoyed a boat ride on the Italian island of Capri during a sun-soaked getaway.
The couple were seen kissing as they had their morning coffee on the yacht, before Maya nuzzled into the City player’s neck.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Maya is considering moving to Manchester to be closer to Rúben.
The presenter has also frequently attended games at the Etihad Stadium to show her support for the footballer.
A source told The Sun: ‘Maya loves the down-to-earth nature of Manchester, as well as the glamour of the football and WAG scene.
‘Bristol and London will always be special to her, but she is loving spending more time in Manchester with Ruben.
‘The city has become a celebrity hub — with The Brit Awards scheduled to be held there for the first time in February.’
