Maya Jama pines for boyfriend Ruben Dias as she wears one of his football shirts in South Africa and says the only reason she is still living in England is 'because my man is there'

Maya Jama has pined for her boyfriend Ruben Dias and said the only reason she still lives in the UK is for him as she continues filming Love Island: All Stars.

The model and presenter, 31, has been commuting back and forth to South Africa for the latest series of the ITV dating show.

During her latest stint in the country, Maya candidly told her fan base she is only living in the UK for her boyfriend Ruben, 28.

She has been dating the footballer, who plays for Manchester City, since 2024 and in April last year confirmed their romance publicly.

Speaking on her Instagram stories, Maya said: 'There is something about me abroad compared to me in England and she's a better human.

'I think everyone is but also love a little stroll, I love a bike ride. England, shook to ride a bike, to walk around for too long on my own.

'All the signs are leading to she needs to live in a warm country.'

She added: 'If you think about it, technically my jobs are all abroad anyway.'

Maya had captioned her video update: 'I'm not gna leave yet really but I am only in England for my man at this point.'

It is clear the star is missing her boyfriend as she later shared a snap wearing a Manchester City away jersey with Ruben's playing number, three.

Last month it was revealed Maya and Ruben's lavish new Cheshire mansion was burgled.

Cheshire Police confirmed to the Daily Mail that possessions had been stolen and enquires into the robbery are ongoing.  

It's understood burglars made off with thousands of pounds worth of items including designer clothes, jewellery and electronics, according to reports.

The couple had only recently moved into the Omaze prize-draw mansion, which is said to cost £20,000 a month to rent.

Ruben reportedly raised the alarm after returning home and discovering the house had been turned upside down with valuable items missing.

Maya was filming for Love Island in South Africa at the time. 

A source close to the pair said: 'They are devastated. The house is the first they have moved into as a couple and is very special to them. Thankfully, neither was at home, but they are very upset that their personal space has been invaded.'

They added to The Sun: 'Maya was very proud to move into her first home with Ruben and took lots of videos and pictures while in the house which she posted on her social media.

'Previously in their relationship, she was back and forth from London and he was living in a city centre flat. That’s why this property means so much to them.' 

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police told Daily Mail: 'Shortly after 11.10pm on Wednesday 28 January, police received reports of a burglary at an address in Woodbrook Road, Alderley Edge.'

They added: 'Officers attended and found entry had been made to the property and a number of items had been stolen. Enquiries are currently ongoing and anyone with any information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or through the website.'

Meanwhile, earlier this week Maya told fans how she had lost a stone of weight after being sick with a bad bout of the flu at the start of January. 

As she cruised in a car in her gym gear she penned in a caption: 'Basically lost a stone being sick the other week so we're on a weight gain mission this week.'

In the clip she showed off her toned figure in a strappy black top and shorts which she wore with comfortable trainers.