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MAYA Jama has taken a swipe at her ex Ben Simmons.

The Love Island presenter spoke about her short lived engagement on the most recent episode of Aftersun.

Maya Jama took a swipe at her ex Ben on Love Island
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Maya Jama took a swipe at her ex Ben on Love IslandCredit: Rex
Maya and Ben were together in 2021
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Maya and Ben were together in 2021Credit: Getty

Maya, 28, and Ben split in September 2022, eight months after the basketball player got down on one knee.

Love Island 2020 stars Molly Smith and Callum Jones appeared on the show's spin-off on Sunday night.

The pair have gone from strength to strength since their stint in the villa three years ago, however Maya gave them a little bit of advice when talking about marriage.

Speaking to Molly and Callum after they were asked about engagement, she said: "There is the rest of your life to do that, don't feel pressured, OK?

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"Make sure it's the right person.

"I mean I have had a go, just don't do it."

Maya confirmed her split with Ben after months of speculation that the pair had gone their separate ways.

In August 2022, it was understood that the pair had called it quits, but in a new interview, the presenter said she had been single for only a month.

Speaking to  on January 8, Maya said: "I’m really, really single right now.

"Newly single. It’s only been a month.. but it’s nice."

The Sun exclusively revealed the couple had decided to call it quits in August following a "difficult time" over their conflicting schedules.

A source told the publication at the time: ''It’s been a difficult time for them.

"While they both care for each other so much, they truly gave it their all and realise that they just come from two different worlds.

"They now understand they don’t have the time they thought to dedicate to this relationship."

The source then added: "After many long nights and hours of heartfelt talks, they finally realised as much as they love each other, their nonstop careers and endless travel have made it incredibly impossible to make it work.

"They had no idea the challenges they would face when handling all the logistics of making a life together in two countries."

The source also told how Maya and NBA basketball star Ben's break-up was "one of the hardest decisions of their lives".

Maya left Love Island Aftersun fans stunned again in another daring dress over the weekend.

The telly beauty has pulled out all the stops again in a boob-baring green cut-out dress.

One wrote: “Maya Jama looks soo good on aftersun as always #loveisland #loveislandaftersun”

A second said: “Maya Jama stop making me question my sexuality pls.”

Another added: “Somehow Maya Jama manages to look sexier every time she comes on the telly and I just don’t know how #loveIsland."

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