Fresh off the back of hosting her second series of Love Island and having the trip of a lifetime in Ibiza to celebrate her 29th birthday, Maya Jama touched down on UK soil recently and, over the weekend, had a run-in with her old flame, Stormzy.
The TV star, who dated the Vossi Bop rapper for four years, was shown in photographs, obtained by The Sun, attending All Points East festival in London on Saturday – at which her ex was the headline act.
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Not only did Maya attend the festival, but the two former lovebirds were pictured chatting jovially and seemingly engaging in friendly conversation, further fuelling speculation among fans that they could rekindle their romance. However, neither Maya nor Stormzy has confirmed whether they are back on or not, but it’s clear the pair get on well despite splitting in 2019. Here, HELLO! takes a look back at their relationship timeline…
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2014 – Maya Jama and Stormzy meet for the first time
During a joint interview with Vogue, the couple opened up about their first meeting in 2014. “We met in October, then we were going out by January,” said Stormzy. “You know, if I’m really honest, I knew I fancied him from the start,” explained Maya.
“But I didn’t want anything yet, because, you know, you’re trying to do the whole friend situation first, and then I’d do, like, obvious hints that I fancied him and then take it back because I didn’t know if he definitely liked me. It was a childish phase. And then one day we just kissed, and that was that!”
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2015 – Maya Jama and Stormzy start dating
Crowned couple goals by fans, during their time together, Maya and Stormzy received plenty of media attention. Recalling what it was like, in 2020, the Love Island star appeared on Shopping with Keith Lemon, where she told the comedian: “I didn’t ever feel like a celebrity couple.
“Everyone else made it like that. We just had a normal relationship. And then everyone was just talking about it. We met when we were like 20 before anyone cared about us. So then it was just a normal relationship. Basically, I always said it was like a normal relationship but people wanted to look at it more and talk about it more.”
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Maya revealed that she and Stormzy never felt like a celebrity couple
2019 – Maya Jama and Stormzy decide to split
After four years of dating, Maya and Stormzy decided to split in 2019. Following the news of their breakup, the ‘Hide & Seek’ singer has since reflected on the tough times that arose after the end of their relationship. In 2022, he told GQ: “I think my break up with Maya was still really heavy on my heart. I’d never experienced a breakup and the feelings that come with a breakup. And I never wanted to ever be in a position again where I felt what I was feeling. Because it showed me that I was a boy. And I do not want to go any further as a boy. I’ve seen how that manifests in other people. And I don’t want to be like that.”
In a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times, Maya also addressed their former relationship, explaining: “We were so young when we met, just beginning our careers. I don’t think either of us knew it was going to be such a big thing.”
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2022 – Stormzy blames himself for split
Stormzy opened up about their relationship while chatting to Louis Theroux on Louis Theroux Interviews… He said: “My break-up, that was probably the biggest catalyst for growth as a man. It was like, ‘Okay, 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.”
© Photo: Getty ImagesStormzy opened up about making a mistake
2022 – Maya Jama responds to rumours that she’s back with Stormzy
In 2022, there were rumours that Maya and Stormzy had reconciled, especially after they attended some of the same events, including the GQ Men of the Year 2022 awards in London. While many hoped that the former couple had reconnected, Maya’s team later confirmed that the rumours were, in fact, false and that the pair had become good friends. She added: “I’m really, really single right now. Newly single. It’s only been a month.. but it’s nice.”
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2023 – Maya Jama reunites with Stormzy at his headline gig
In August 2023, Maya attended All Points East festival to watch Stormzy perform his headline set. Maya and the rapper could be seen chatting backstage among friends as well as engaging in a one-on-one conversation.
© Jim DysonStormzy performs at All Points East Festival 2023 during his ‘This Is What We Mean Day’ at Victoria Park
Later, Maya was also then pictured in the crowd supporting her good friend while Stormzy graced the stage and wowed the festivalgoers with his epic set.
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