A Love Island fan favourite has reportedly signed up for a new TV challenge six months after her dramatic exit from the villa.
2024 series star Uma Jammeh, 23, is in talks for the next series of Celebrity MasterChef, with an insider revealing: ‘Uma is a great get for the show, as not only is she stunning, she’s also funny and will appeal to younger viewers.
‘It’s also the perfect next step for her career as it introduces her to a whole new audience who may not be familiar with her from Love Island,’ the source told The Sun.
MailOnline have contacted reps for Uma and MasterChef for comment.
During her time in the villa last summer, Uma was stolen by bombshell Reuben Collins at the recoupling – leaving Wil Anderson single and therefore dumped.
But a teary Uma was quick to declare to her fellow Islanders that she would be leaving with Wil, causing her friends to also burst into tears.
Love Island fan favourite Uma Jammeh has signed up for a new TV challenge six months after her dramatic exit from the villa
In December it was confirmed that Grace Dent is the the new host of MasterChef alongside John Torode
This left fans confused because Wil kissed another girl just days earlier while in Casa Amor, and cruelly told Uma he ‘wanted to do it’ when his antics were exposed.
They felt that Uma would regret her decision to leave, and vowed Wil would be quick to leave her for someone else who is ‘more his type’.
Uma then revealed why she dramatically quit alongside Wil despite his betrayal.
Speaking after her decision to quit the show, Uma said: ‘I knew where my head and heart was at and it’s with Wil so I wanted to be true to my feelings for him.’
‘We can’t wait to just do normal things on the outside, stay inside and have a takeaway and go on cute dates.
She said: ‘When Wil walked in I instantly felt a connection with him, he was all in for me which I really liked, and it was refreshing off the back of the Ayo situation.
‘Once Wil took me to the other Villa for an overnight stay something clicked and I felt a special spark in that moment which made me realise he was the person for me.
And she has proven she made the right decision as the couple are still going strong, moving in together just weeks after leaving the villa together.
During her time Uma was stolen by bombshell Reuben Collins – leaving Wil single and therefore dumped but Uma was quick to declare that she would be leaving with Wil
She has proven she made the right decision as the couple are still going strong, moving in together just weeks after leaving the villa together
This week Uma posted a sweet birthday tribute to Wil as they enjoyed a holiday in the Dominican Republic.
In December it was confirmed that Grace Dent is the the new host of MasterChef, replacing Gregg Wallace who has stepped away from the BBC show while an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour takes place.
The food critic, 51, has earned her spot beside John Torode after a 30 year career in journalism, books, podcasts and TV, topped off by a memorable stint on I’m A Celeb a year ago.
