Maya Jama has made it clear she isn't here for the paparazzi games amid her romance with Ruben Dias.
After months of speculation, Love Island UK host Maya Jama has seemingly confirmed her relationship with Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias.
The 30-year-old presenter shared a video on her Instagram Stories yesterday May 13, featuring Dias seated beside her in the back of a car.
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In the clip, Jama humorously revealed she and her beau were chased down by paparazzi, as she remarked, “We’re currently being followed by a van of paps.
“When we came out of the restaurant, they were like spread across the road and we got straight in the car so they didn't get us."
Jama said with the photographers following: “I'm in half a mind to just give them a f***king show, and the other half is hide."
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This public appearance follows previous sightings of the couple, including affectionate moments at KSI’s Baller League event in East London, where they were seen hugging and sharing playful interactions.
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According to reports, the TV presenter and the Portuguese defender met at the MTV Europe Music Awards in November 2024 and have been quietly dating since.
Maya Jama’s response to media scrutiny
The social media post sparked a frenzy among fans and tabloids, prompting Jama to address the situation directly.
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In a now-deleted Instagram Story, the Bristol-born star wrote as reported by LAD Bible, “God forbid a girl try beat the paps to it. My bad though I actually forgot social media is not a reasonable place,” expressing her frustration with the invasive attention.
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias’ romance
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Jama's blossoming romance with Dias comes after her on-and-off romance with British rapper Stormzy, which officially ended in July 2024.
The couple, who first dated between 2014 and 2019, briefly reunited in 2023 before parting ways again.
However, Jama and Dias’ relationship appear to be growing stronger even though the pair are yet to officially go public with their romance.
She was reportedly gifted a Cartier bracelet by the City star and has also begun taking Portuguese lessons in a bid to strengthen their bond.