Maya Jama, the ‘Love Island’ star, has been trending on the headlines after the speculation of a cheating scandal regarding Portuguese footballer Ruben Dias. The couple was seen together for around 18 months before the internet hell broke loose, and the rumors of the athlete being with another woman started catching the attention of fans. However, the Manchester City defender slammed the negative whispers, stating the situation is ‘unacceptable’ and was used as a ‘clickbait.’Here’s a closer look at the relationship between Maya Jama and Ruben Dias.
Ruben Dias slams the rumors and headlines
Footballer Ruben Dias posted a story on Instagram, where the athlete emphasised that he usually does not speak about his personal life online, but a certain incident is when he drew a line. “When my 85-year-old grandad is asking me if I’ve cheated on my girlfriend because he’s seen it repeatedly on the news, that’s where I draw the line on what’s acceptable and what’s not,” he stated, before claiming that the split was strictly private and Maya deserved respect in the matter.After the duo removed their pictures from their social media handles, their relationship status became a wide topic to discuss on the internet. “The reasons why we broke up are private and belong to us, and we’ve both dealt with it in a very mature way,” he said, believing that lying to people was wrong and portraying an opposite image of some clickbait is improper as well. Smashing the constant trolls, he completed the note stating, “Respect me, respect Maya, and understand that not always does one have to betray the other in order for a relationship to end.”
About Maya Jama and Ruben Dias
Maya Jama has not yet made any public statements about the course. The former couple met in Manchester during the MTV European Music Awards in November 2024, and later confirmed their relationship in April 2025, according to the BBC.While Dias is known for his skills in the field, Jama has been hosting the beloved ‘Love Island’ series. She will also become a cast member of ‘Celebrity Traitors UK’ in 2026, as well as in an undisclosed role in Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentleman.’
