Maya Jama Urges Fans: Get Your Smear Tests!

has revealed she has had a recent health scare after a smear test as she opened up on Instagram on Thursday. 

The Love Island host has returned from Ibiza and headed straight to the doctors for a follow-up appointment after a recent smear test result. 

Maya said she was 'nervous' for the appointment but urged followers to stop putting the test off after she previously suffered complications. 

Sharing a photo of her Nike trainers in the waiting room, she wrote: '24hrs in Ibiza was fun. At the doctors now as a follow up from my smear test the other day. 

'I have to get those cells burned off, feeling nervous but this is why smears are so important!'

In a second photo, Maya posed for a mirror selfie in an oversized white T-shirt, jeans and sunglasses as she gave another update. 

She penned: 'So turns out I didn't need the cells burned but a mini biopsy to monitor the cells further, again reminder to go in if you are putting it off'. 

Back in 2021,

The presenter revealed that she has suspected cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) as a result of putting off her test for a year. 

CIN is an abnormal change of the cells that line the cervix and does not cause any symptoms, so is unlikely to be discovered without a smear test.

Discussing the news with her followers, Maya announced: 'It's very rare I get serious but I don't see it talked about enough. Girls, if you haven't done already, go and get your smear test.

'I know it seems butters and uncomfortable and awkward but it's not that bad and it's so important.

'I've just had to get my second one because I left it a year for my second check-up. You've just got to check on these things.'

She continued: 'As some of you know I find it hard to be serious about anything but I might as well tell you what's going on because I'm getting so many messages from loads of people saying, "I've been putting it off"...

'There's these things – I'm not a doctor, probably not the right terminology – but I think they're called "CINs", and he thinks I have CIN two.

'So the first one is fine, [with] CIN two you have cells that you need to monitor and then the third is cancerous stuff or will become cancerous.

'So when I went today, he took a biopsy, so like a little bit inside of me, and that'll get sent off and I'll find out.' 

She added: 'You basically have to monitor these things and it's better you catch it sooner rather than later so it doesn't go into something else.

'Just get checked, don't put it off, it's minor. They're professional doctors, they've seen a million fannies, they're not going to be shocked by any. 

'I know that's a weird thought because I always thought like, "Oh my God, they're gonna see my noon", but it's just minor.'

It comes as the Love Island start date has finally been confirmed – and the brand new series is just weeks away from hitting our screens.

The popular ITV2 dating show will be returning for its 13th season very soon with Maya as the host.

The Sun has reported that Love Island will be back on from June 1, 2026.

A source told the publication: 'After an explosive All Stars where the drama just kept on coming, bosses are keen to keep the ball rolling and head into the summer series full throttle.

'They're talking to some of the most gorgeous and entertaining Islanders yet because it all comes down to the cast.

'Everything looks set for kick off June 1 all being well with plans.

'As All Stars proved, you never know what can happen!'

The Daily Mail has contacted ITV for comment. 

Host Maya joined the show in January 2023 after taking over from Laura Whitmore, 40. 

Love Island was last on our screens in January when Maya . 

The series aired from January 15 to February 26 and saw previous Islanders return to the iconic villa, , in a bid to find love once again. 

Viewers voted Ciaran Davies and Samie Elishi as their winners – but unfortunately the pair split shortly after .