Love Island is losing the face of the villa.

Maya Jama caught fans totally off guard on Sunday by announcing on Instagram that she is walking away from hosting the British dating series after nine seasons. She called her stint an incredible era with more fun than she could ever sum up in words or a video.

"As all good things must come to an end, it's my time to step down as the host of my beloved Love Island," she wrote.

Nine series of slow-mo walks

Jama first stepped in as host in 2023 for Season 9. She went on to front "Love Island Aftersun" plus the spinoffs "Love Island Games" and "Love Island All Stars" as well.

She recalled being only 28 when she began on the show and said she crossed paths with some truly wonderful people during her run. She said she treasured all of it — the slow-motion strolls, the fire pit chats plus the live episodes — and will always feel thankful for the ride.

What comes next

Jama — who recently starred in the second season of the crime series "The Gentlemen" — said the moment has come to "throw myself into something new."