Love Island's Maya Jama teases Jess in live TV moment

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Love Island's Maya Jama teases Jess in live finalITV

Love Island spoilers follow.

Love Island host Maya Jama teased Jess White during the live final, referring to one of the series’ enduring lines.

Monday’s episode (July 29) saw the host return to the villa to oversee the conclusion of the 11th series, with Ayo & Jess, Matilda & Sean, Mimii & Josh and Nicole & Ciaran all vying for the £50k cash prize and the honour of being crowned champions.

The episode also saw their co-stars, who had left the villa at various stages, return for the special event, with Jess sitting alongside Hugo Godfroy as Maya walked between tables to gather their thoughts.

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Jess famously said, on numerous occasions, that she was “the prize” for any prospective partner, and Maya made a reference to this during the final as she quipped: “Which of the couples are exclusive enough to take home the ultimate prize? Not you Jess, but the £50k.”

The cheeky joke was noticed by several fans of the show as they expressed their amusement on social media, with one writing on X/Twitter: “'Who is exclusive enough to take home the grand prize, not u Jess! MAYA JAMA GYALLL #loveIsland.'”

“Maya ate with ‘Not you Jess’ madam I am the prize.. #loveIsland,” added a second viewer, with a third writing: “Looooool maya that stray bullet to Jess came out of nowhere #loveisland.”

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“Not Maya shading Jess with the prize comment I just love her #loveisland," remarked a fourth fan, with a fifth also sharing their joy as they wrote: “Maya is on smoke tonight 'not you Jess #loveisland.”

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The series was eventually won by Mimii & Josh, with their triumph coming as a shock after Nicole & Ciaran had been considered strong favourites by various pundits and bookmakers.

Love Island airs on ITV2 and streams on ITVX.

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