Maya Jama is ‘set to be offered a SIX-FIGURE sum to take part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing’
She recently scooped the PrettyLittleThing Personality of The Year Award.
But Maya Jama could soon add another string to her bow as Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly preparing to offer her a six-figure sum to join this year’s cast.
The Radio 1 DJ, 25, is said to have caught the eye of the show’s talent scouts with a source telling the Mirror that ‘Maya ticks every box’.
Flawless: Maya Jama, 25, could soon add another string to her bow as Strictly Come Dancing bosses prepare to offer her a six-figure sum to join this year’s cast (pictured in February)
They added: ‘She is young, beautiful, popular, bright, talented and has a big social media following.
‘To get her this year would be a real coup. They have a six-figure fee on the table.’
Maya’s representatives and the BBC have been contacted for comment.
Judges: It comes after Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedly began offering doubled fees to celebrities to ensure the series can go ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic
Maya has already appeared on TV screens as the host of ITV’s Don’t Hate the Playaz as well as Channel 4’s The Circle.
It comes after Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedly began offering doubled fees to celebrities to ensure the series can go ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Sources claim TV executives are keen for the series ‘to remain the jewel in the BBC’s crown’ and have already put forward contract proposals in a bid to attract a ‘stellar line-up’ for this year’s upcoming series.
Former contestants are believed to have been paid ‘five figures’, with singer Anastacia and JLS star Aston Merrygold thought to be the show’s most expensive signings for their respective stints in 2016 and 2017.
Costly: Singer Anastacia (L) and JLS star Aston Merrygold (R) are thought to be the show’s most expensive signings for their respective stints in 2016 and 2017
A TV insider told The Sun: ‘Coronavirus has made planning a TV show difficult but producers are keen for Strictly to remain the jewel in the BBC’s crown.
‘Bookers have been told they can as much as double what they’ve paid for stars in the past.’
It comes after Maya recently made a virtual appearance for PrettyLittleThing’s online awards show for influencers earlier this month.
She scooped the Personality of The Year Award but received it two days late after a mix-up with delivery.
American actor Terrence J, 37, hosted the awards live on PrettyLittleThing’s Instagram from his own living room, dishing out gongs to celebrate those in the celebrity and influencer industry.
Winners: Other winners on Sunday night’s awards included Jesy Nelson, Caitlyn Jenner, Paris Hilton and Amber Gill
Due to the pandemic, Maya and the other winners were forced to record their acceptance speeches via video link after the glitzy ceremony was cancelled amid government guidelines.
Maya took to her own Instagram Story after unpacking the pink unicorn shaped award and thanked her fans for voting.
Whilst trying to contain her laughter, Maya said: ‘Good news! Thanks guys! Thanks to my mum and my dad for raising me, all my aunties, my friends.’
She continued: ‘It’s you lot really, thanks for voting for me. It’s really cute you laugh at my jokes. Personality of the year 2020!’
Winner! Maya Jama scooped up the Personality of The Year Award however did not receive it in the post until Tuesday and therefore missed the livestream show
