Is any man good enough for nation's sweetheart Maya Jama?

Is any man good enough for nation’s sweetheart Maya Jama? As Leonardo DiCaprio denies romance, how TV host has been linked to Drake and Anthony Joshua, broke off engagement to basketball player Ben Simmons and ruled out reconciliation with ex Stormzy

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From Stormzy to Ben Simmons and now allegedly Leonardo DiCaprio, it’s fair to say Maya Jama’s dating history is one most people would envy.

But it’s no surprise the Love Island host, 28, is in hot pursuit by some of the biggest stars on the planet – as her successful TV career, multi-million pound business ventures and killer looks has made her one of the world’s most eligible bachelorettes.

Even the likes of Canadian superstar Drake could not resist sliding into the Bristol native’s DMs, sources claim – although his message never got a response.

And DiCaprio is the latest megastar from across the pond to be linked to Maya, who has garnered a legion of fans thanks to her bubbly personality, show-stopping fashion looks and outgoing online persona.

The well-loved TV personality, who was last week announced as the new face of Rimmel, is not known to be seeing anyone after she insisted in January that she is ‘really, really single right now’, adding: ‘It’s only been a month, but it’s nice.’

Ben Simmons and Maya Jama are seen in Tribeca on April 04, 2022 in New York City

Maya was in a long-term relationship with grime superstar Stormzy from 2015 to 2019, but the couple split when she decided to focus on her career

Maya spent time with heavyweight boxer Anthony during filming for a Lucozade campaign back in 2019

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It is not confirmed who Maya was dating previously but it came after reports that she had enjoyed some cosy dates with R&B singer Giveon, 28, in December.

The pair attended a number of events in London and ‘tried to avoid being pictured together’, a source claimed, however a representative for Maya later insisted they were just ‘friends’.

But the rumour mill was spinning again this week amid claims Maya enjoyed a ‘string of dates’ with Titanic star DiCaprio, 48, after the pair were introduced by mutual friends.

The insider told the Sun: ‘They have both recently come out of long-term relationships so neither of them are rushing into anything — they are having fun and seeing how it goes.’

The source added: ‘They live in different countries and Maya has had a long distance relationship before and knows it’s tough, so they are taking things a day at a time. Leo has certainly been wooing her though, he loves spending time with her.’

The Hollywood actor has since denied the dating claims, which said they had spent time together in New York, after being pictured leaving the Le Piaf club in Paris last month with friends.

Back in February of this year, the two were also spotted partying together in London on two different nights, during the BAFTAs weekend.

Canadian singer-songwriter and rapper Drake is alleged to have approached the star while she was dating Stormzy.

Rumours were sparked when the hitmaker, 36, mentioned Maya’s name in his verse on Headie One’s song Only You.

He rapped: ‘Chubbs might jam this yute for a chain / And give it to a sweet one, called that Maya Jama.’

Maya Jama (pictured at The Brit Awards 2023), 28, has been linked to some of the most eligible bachelors over the years – both in the UK and the US – with the likes of superstar Drake reportedly sliding into her DMs

Hitting back: Leonardo DiCaprio (left) has denied new romance rumours with Maya Jama (right) after the pair were linked once again

But unfortunately for the performer, the feeling was not mutual. It was later claimed that he had messaged Maya on Instagram while she was seeing Stormzy, and that the presenter never responded.

A source told the Sun that Drake had a ‘soft spot’ for Maya, but added: ‘Maya wasn’t going to entertain any form of contact…. even when she split with Stormzy it’s not something Maya wanted to pursue and she has left it.’

Maya was in a long-term relationship with grime superstar Stormzy from 2015 to 2019, but the couple split when she decided to focus on her career.

Stormzy seemed to address rumours he had strayed in his subsequent music releases – with his song Lessons said to be about the heartbreaking split and lyrics confessing that he had ‘done the dirt’ on the TV star.

However, the award-winning musician later revealed he hadn’t been unfaithful throughout his relationship but instead, admitted to showing ‘disrespect’ to his famous ex.

Despite this, the chart-topping rap star believes that the experience actually helped him to ‘grow up’.

In an episode of the BBC’s Louis Theroux Interviews, the Vossi Bop hitmaker said: ‘My break-up, that was probably the biggest catalyst for growth as a man.

‘It was like, OK, you made a mistake and you lose someone you loved, someone you cared for, someone who is special to you.

‘That’s probably the biggest loss a man can have, isn’t it? Away from someone passing away, that’s the biggest loss you can have.’

Spending time together: Maya Jama, 28, reportedly stepped out on some cosy dates with R&B singer Giveon (pictured at the British Fashion Awards) in December. A representative for Maya later insisted they were ‘friends’

Canadian singer-songwriter and rapper Drake (pictured in 2022) is alleged to have approached Maya Jama via Instagram while she was dating Stormzy

You think you’re cool? Stormzy appeared hit back at his ex girlfriend Maya Jama’s cosy snap with Anthony Joshua by posing shirtless in boxing gloves just days later

Maya and Stormzy dated for four years from 2015 to 2019 and while it’s been rumoured they had rekindled their romance, she insisted in January that she’s ‘really, really single’ (pictured together in 2018)

In the weeks following their break-up, Maya began hanging out with Anthony Joshua, before uploading a cosy selfie with the boxing champion during one of his training sessions.

Stormzy appeared to hit back at the snap by posing shirtless in boxing gloves just days later.

The rapper captioned the shot ‘you lot think you’re f***ing funny yeah kool’, which sent fans wild with the ‘dig’ at his former flame and the former heavyweight champ.

Maya had been working on a Lucozade campaign with Joshua, and she was filmed interviewing the sportsman at a London gym as he prepared for a rematch with Andy Ruiz, Jr.

Taking to Instagram stories, Maya shared a short behind the scenes video of herself chatting with the boxer as they sat alongside one another outside a boxing ring.

The presenter also shared a joke with fans by claiming Joshua was ‘teaching her how to fight.’

She later shared a selfie with the boxer, who grinned while sitting next to Maya following their promotional interview.

The Love Island host, 28, and the basketball player Ben Simmons (pictured together), 26, split last summer after a whirlwind romance so that they could both focus on their careers

Ben proposed to Maya around Christmas 2021 with an £800,000 diamond ring, following a whirlwind seven-month romance. In February this year, Ben was said to have asked for the pricey jewellery back via a legal letter

While speculation was rife that the pair had become an item, Anthony later shut down the rumours, insisting their relationship was purely professional.

Last year Maya broke off her engagement to basketball star Ben Simmons, 26, after the pair struggled to maintain a long-distance relationship.

Ben proposed to Maya around Christmas 2021 with an £800,000 diamond ring, following a whirlwind seven-month romance.

In February this year, Ben was said to have asked for the pricey jewellery back via a legal letter.

A source told The Sun: ‘Given Ben has never, until now, asked for the ring back, you can appreciate the letter came somewhat as a surprise to Maya.

Last year Maya broke off her engagement to basketball star Ben Simmons, after the pair struggled to maintain a long-distance relationship (pictured together)

‘Ben was really shocked when she left and didn’t give him the ring back.

‘He was madly in love with her and thought it was forever so was really p***ed she didn’t give it back. It cost around $1million and they were engaged less than a year.’

A representative told MailOnline: ‘Maya received a request from Ben’s representatives on Friday afternoon, asking her to return the engagement ring that he gave her as a gift last year.

‘This was the first time that she has been asked by Ben to return it and, for the avoidance of any doubt, she has never refused to return it.

‘Maya is making arrangements to return the ring to Ben and wishes him all the best.’

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