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Love Island host Maya Jama has been forced to set the record straight, as she makes a statement, on her smile transformation after being accused of having ‘turkey teeth’

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Maya Jama has hit back at a cheeky social media user left a negative comment about her looks after watching the first episode of the new season of Love Island All Stars. The Love Island host, 30, was left stunned when a follower tweeted about Maya having “turkey teeth”.

Currently, Maya is hosting the latest series of Love Island: All Stars, which sees former Love Islanders head to South Africa for a second (or third, and even fourth in some cases) chance at finding love. This year’s series will see big names such as Whitney Adebayo and Millie Court return. She’s also set to star in the second season of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, while also being a judge on The Masked Singer.

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Writing on X, formerly Twitter, one complained: “Ahhh Maya what have you done with your teeth?” While another said: “Maya got Turkey teeth – I loveeeeeeed her old teeth so much.”

Maya was quick to set the record straight, replying: “Girl I have not got Turkey teeth l’ve got braces (behind my teeth on the top and outside on the bottom) I wasn’t mad at my lil crook but can never please em all, last season I was getting messages about them being bent.”

The discussion then sparked a flurry of reactions from other fans online. One wrote: “Same hun. Would’ve been cheaper turkey teeth n all!” Others were more supportive, with one user asking: “What the hell is turkey teeth? Nothing wrong with your teeth. Not even looking at your teeth,” and another pointing out: “Your teeth must be beautiful for them to accuse you of having turkey teeth.”

Ahead of Love Island: All Stars, Maya had lingual braces fitted — a completely invisible way to straighten teeth from behind the surface. The price for the treatment starts at around £6,000.

“This advanced technique allows you to achieve beautiful alignment discreetly while maintaining your natural smile throughout treatment,” the Chelsea Dental clinic wrote on Instagram, where Maya is getting her treatments done. They added that the process “combines precision, artistry, and comfort to deliver truly bespoke results that feel as good as they look.”

Dr. Rhona, founder of the Chelsea Dental clinic, told Hello! magazine: “Lingual braces are fixed braces that sit behind your teeth, on the tongue side, so they’re completely invisible when you smile. They work just like traditional braces, offering precise control over tooth movement but with total discretion.”

Dr. Annika Patel, who oversaw Maya’s treatment, explained why the presenter chose this method: “Lingual braces are popular with public-facing individuals who want effective orthodontic treatment without visible braces. They also offer very precise tooth control, similar to traditional fixed braces.”

Maya began her treatment in October 2025. Dr. Annika said that, on average, lingual braces take 12 to 18 months to complete, depending on the complexity of the case. “Mild alignment issues can be quicker, while more complex bite corrections may take closer to two years,” she added.

Despite the online chatter, Maya has made it clear she is happy with her smile. “I liked my little crook,” she said, adding that online comments are just part of life, saying: “You can’t please everyone.”

Maya recently appealed to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok, requesting it stop altering or manipulating her images after several followers told it to make ‘deepfake’ bikini images of her. She said: “The internet is scary and only getting worse.”

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Maya, who boasts nearly 700,000 followers on X, wrote: “Hey @grok, I do not authorise you to take, modify, or edit any photo of mine, whether those published in the past or the upcoming ones I post. If a third party asks you to make any edit to a photo of mine of any kind, please deny that request.”

In another message, the television personality expressed hope that people possess the common sense to distinguish between genuine content and AI-generated material, particularly after deepfakes of her surfaced several years back.

She revealed: “Before ‘grok’ someone photoshopped bikini photos I had on my Instagram to nudes and they went around, I only found out because my own mum sent them to me worried. The internet is scary and only getting worse smh (shaking my head).”

Love Island: All Stars continues on ITV2 and ITVX tonight at 9pm.

Love Island host Maya Jama has set the record straight on her smile transformation

Love Island host Maya Jama has hit back at critics who commented on her recent smile makeover.

The 31-year-old presenter returned to our screens last night (January 15) as the host of All Stars, welcoming a dozen former Islanders back into the villa for another chance at love.

However, it wasn’t long before viewers took to X, previously known as Twitter, to comment on her appearance. One user wrote: “Ahhh Maya what have you done with your teeth?”

Another fan of the ITV show remarked: “Maya got Turkey teeth – I loveeeeeeed her old teeth so much.”

The term ‘Turkey teeth’ is often used to describe veneers that appear unnaturally white and straight, reports OK!.

Quick to respond, the presenter clarified that she had actually had braces fitted.

In response to one negative comment, she said: “Girl I have not got Turkey teeth l’ve got braces (behind my teeth on the top and outside on the bottom) I wasn’t mad at my lil crook but can never please em all, last season I was getting messages about them being bent.”

Details of her dental transformation were not kept under wraps. In fact, Maya’s dentists, Dr Annika Patel and Dr Rhona Eskander, revealed back in October 2025 that she was undergoing treatment.

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They posted on Instagram that she had chosen lingual braces, which subtly straighten teeth from “behind the surface”.

The dentists explained on Instagram: “This advanced technique allows you to achieve beautiful alignment discreetly while maintaining your natural smile throughout treatment,”.

They continued: “Thank you @mayajama for choosing @chelseadentalclinic and trusting Dr Annika Patel and Dr Rhona Eskander with your smile journey.”

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In the comments section, one follower enthused: “So good!”, whilst another wrote: “Well done guys” and a third chimed in with: “Yasss” accompanied by heart and fire emojis.

This comes as Love Island: All Stars made its long-awaited return on Thursday evening, after frightening wildfires caused filming delays for the popular ITV2 dating programme.

In an unprecedented move for the series, an additional full-length episode will air on Saturday night (17th January) at 9pm to compensate for the postponed launch.

This Morning expert Lynsey Crombie, who has been dubbed the Queen of Clean, has opened up on her reaction to finding out her ex husband was a paedophile.

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An expert who has appeared on This Morning was so disgusted at finding out her husband was a paedophile that she scrubbed herself with bleach, she says. Lynsey Crombie was pregnant with twins when she made the discovery.

The social media influencer, who has featured on the ITV breakfast show and has been dubbed the “Queen of Clean” has revealed just how ashamed she felt after finding out the truth about her husband. She admitted she was “afraid to leave the house” at the time.

Instead, she set about cleaning the house and says she covered everything – including herself – with bleach. “I remember pouring it all over the work surfaces, and over my own hands and arms and I scrubbed,” she said.

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“I scrubbed everything – myself included – with a scourer,” she told the Daily Mail. She admitted she was simply desperate to rid herself and her home of all his germs, calling it a coping mechanism.

She went on to confess that while she was 28 weeks pregnant at the time, she fought with the idea of having his kids. However, she admitted she didn’t have a choice.

Such was the shock at finding out the news about her husband, she said she went into premature labour. Both of her children, Mollie and Olivia, where then born weighing under 3lbs.

Despite her initial fears, Lynsey candidly admits now that her children “saved” her. And she says she doesn’t think she would be here now if it wasn’t for them.

As she talks about him, rather than naming him, she refers to her ex as “The Freak” and said his offences were “the worst”. Revealing he isn’t involved in their kids’ lives, Lynsey heaped the praise on her second husband, Rob.

She revealed the girls consider him to be their dad. Lynsey and Rob also share a teenage son. And she revealed her ex had previously reached out to her during prison stints.

“He got two years last year, it’s the third or fourth time he’s been in,” she said as she revealed police had discovered “content of children and animals on his computer”.

She claimed that she found out on her wedding day that he had previous convictions. However, she claimed he told her that it was due to being in a fight. Looking back, Lynsey claims she can now pinpoint a number of occasions where she could have had red flags about the situation.

She has cut ties with his family since his arrests and admits her kids will have cousins they know nothing about.

Angie Best shared a photo from her hospital bed in Switzerland as she undergoes treatment for colon cancer that has spread to her liver

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Angie Best has shared a poignant update from her hospital bed as she embarks on an unconventional ‘mistletoe’ chemotherapy treatment following her recent cancer diagnosis. The 73 year old former wife of football icon George Best uploaded a photo on Instagram on Thursday, depicting her connected to an IV drip in a Swiss medical facility.

In the snapshot, Angie is seen sitting in a hospital bed with medical apparatus, including bags of IV fluid on a stand, visible next to her. This heart-wrenching post comes just over a week after her son Calum, 44, disclosed that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer that has metastasised to her liver.

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Captioning her post, Angie penned: “Trying to fake a smile, didn’t realise how sick I was, couldn’t wait so in Switzerland for chemo with Mistletoe, a sincere heartfelt thank you to you my Homies for your kindness.”

Mistletoe therapy – named so because it utilises extracts from the European mistletoe plant – is an alternative cancer treatment that has been employed in Europe for decades, particularly in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Some practitioners believe it can stimulate the immune system and enhance the quality of life for cancer patients, though its effectiveness remains a topic of debate in mainstream medicine.

It is not a standard, approved cancer treatment on the NHS, as robust evidence of its effectiveness as a cure is deemed inconclusive by major UK cancer bodies.

It can be used in conjunction with chemotherapy, which is what Angie is currently doing. Her post garnered a lot of support. The TV star’s son, Calum, expressed his love and support, commenting: “You are some woman and I love you so much, we got this”.

TV presenter Jenny Powell sent her well wishes, writing: “Sending you all positive and healing vibes right now. Hope you can play some 528 frequencies, much love”, while model Paul Sculfor wished her “strength and wellness.”

Angie also expressed doubts about conventional cancer treatments, sharing a meme titled “the cancer scam”. The unverified claim read: “So you’re telling me they spend $200 billion every single year on cancer research and the only thing to show for it is a 75 percent increase in cancer deaths since the 1990s?”

This update follows Calum’s heartbreaking revelation of his mother’s diagnosis in a video shared on social media earlier this month.

In the emotional footage, he said: “A few weeks ago, my beautiful, wonderful mum was diagnosed with cancer. For as long as I can remember, she has lived her life rooted in health, fitness and wellbeing. She has always believed in taking care of the body, mind and soul. But as we all know, cancer doesn’t discriminate.”

“It doesn’t care where you’re from, how you live, or how healthy you try to be. And now, it’s here – and it’s with my mum.”

Calum confessed that he ‘hasn’t cried in years’ but has been on an ’emotional rollercoaster’ since learning of his mother’s diagnosis.

“My mum has been diagnosed with colon cancer that has spread to her liver,” he revealed. “Moving forward, we require access to specialist care and professionals who can provide the appropriate treatment. ‘This is incredibly hard for me to say, but financially, I can’t shoulder this on my own.”

The reality star established a GoFundMe page to help fund his mother’s specialist treatment, stating: ‘Any contribution, no matter how small, will help us access the specialists, treatment and care my mum needs during this time. ‘.

In her own message shared alongside Calum’s announcement, Angie pledged she is ‘ready to fight’ the disease. She penned: “Consultations and research all takes dosh which I don’t have BUT I truly believe that this info will be invaluable as research suggests 1 in 2 of us will get some form of cancer. Yikes. Wish me luck, Onwards and upwards Homies.”

Angie encountered Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend George Best at a dinner party in Los Angeles in 1975 when he was signing to play for the Los Angeles Aztecs. It was reportedly ‘love at first sight’, and they relocated to London together in 1976.

When Angie returned to Los Angeles, George followed her and convinced her to marry him. They tied the knot on 24 January 1976 and welcomed their son Calum in 1981.

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However, the couple separated the following year and divorced in 1986, following George’s well-documented struggles with alcohol abuse and domestic violence. George Best passed away in 2005 at the age of 59 from multiple organ failure due to his alcoholism. Bowel cancer affects the large bowel, which is made up of the colon an.

Symptoms of this condition include bleeding from the bottom, blood in stools, a change in bowel habits lasting three weeks or more, unexplained weight loss, extreme tiredness and stomach pain or a lump in the tummy.

Bowel Cancer UK reports that over 41,200 individuals are diagnosed with bowel cancer annually in the UK. In the US, the National Cancer Institute states that it affects approximately 40 per 100,000 adults each year. More than nine out of ten people diagnosed with stage 1 bowel cancer survive for five years or longer post-diagnosis, although most cases are identified at later stages when the disease has already spread.

Emily Atack has been enjoying a lavish holiday with her friend Lydia Barnes after she was seen showcasing her incredible weight loss over the festive period

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Emily Atack has been turning heads with her stunning holiday photos from a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, alongside her makeup artist pal, following her impressive transformation over the festive season.

The 36 year old actress, who recently faced cruel fan speculation about weight loss after showcasing a slimmer figure, shared a series of snaps from her sunny getaway. In one striking mirror selfie, Emily is seen donning a black dress and a patterned scarf draped over her shoulders, her blonde locks elegantly swept back into a chic bun. Her makeup, flawlessly applied, accentuated her beautiful features.

In another shot, she’s seen casually strolling in a white mini dress paired with trendy Chloe sandals and a monochrome Saint Laurent handbag. Emily’s travel companion is her friend Lydia Barnes, who has previously worked as her makeup artist and stylist, known for crafting her signature soft glam looks.

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One photo shows Emily warmly embracing Lydia, with breathtaking views serving as their backdrop. Earlier this week, Emily shared more glimpses of her holiday, including shots of her in a cropped floral shirt and denim shorts. She flaunted her midriff in the green shirt, which was knotted at the front, and showed off her legs in blue denim shorts, cinched at the waist with a chunky black belt. She opted for comfort with a pair of sliders.

The Inbetweeners star accessorised with a black Gucci handbag and a pair of sunglasses. In a playful mirror selfie, Emily can be seen sticking out her tongue while posing in her bedroom. Before stepping out in Cape Town, Emily shared some updates on her social media. In her Stories posted a few hours earlier, Emily announced that she was flying to South Africa for ‘a few laughs with Marks & Spencers’, sharing a snap of herself in the business class section of the plane.

This comes after fans questioned if the star – who welcomed a son named Barney with fiancé Alistair Garner 19 months ago – took weight loss injections. Having championed a natural figure, some fans have questioned if the star may have turned to weight loss injections such as Ozempic or Mounjaro to slim down.

One wrote online: “See a lot of these ‘body positive’ celebs have changed their tune since weight loss jabs came out.” Another added: “These celebs have fooled you, now they are all taking injections and are proud to show us how well they have done.” While one commented: “And the innovation is called Ozempic, I presume?”

But most were all praise of the star’s looks. One wrote: “She looks lovely either way. She’s very lucky.” Another backed this thought up and write: “She’s a beautiful woman regardless of weight. Her newly revealed cheekbones are fabulous! Good for you Emily.”

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But those close to the star have suggested she will remain silent over the speculation, with the Daily Mail quoting a friend telling them: “She is acutely aware of what is her business and what is not.” The Mirror has contacted a representative of Emily for comment.

Since bursting into the spotlight in 2008 as Charlotte Hinchcliffe on the Channel 4 comedy The Inbetweeners, Emily has frequently discussed her unease over having her figure analysed. Having taken on the role as a teen, Emily played Charlotte simply as a teenage school girl, and has expressed discomfort over the way she was sexualised as ‘Big Jugs’ on the show and by its fans.

She has also taken aim at social media trolls who have criticised her appearance online, while defending herself as a size 10 – 14. The star won respect in 2018 when she appeared as a contestant on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! where she was able to give viewers an insight into the real her, and prove herself as more than a sex symbol.

Jodie Ounsley – aka Fury on Gladiators – was left ‘heartbroken’ in November when her beloved dad, Phil, unexpectedly passed away after collapsing on Pen-y-ghent in North Yorkshire

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Jodie Ounsley – aka Fury on Gladiators – has compared the new series of the iconic entertainment show, hosted by Bradley Walsh and his son Barney, to going into “battle”- but as a former England rugby pro, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu British Champion and five times World Coal Carrying champion, she’s used to competing under pressure.

In 2024, Jodie joined the starting line-up of powerhouses for the show’s reboot after an eight-year hiatus, and was named in honour of her power and passion for competition.

But life hasn’t been easy for the 25-year-old – she was born profoundly deaf and became one of the youngest people in the UK to be fitted with a cochlear implant, undergoing surgery at just 14-months old. Jodie considers her disability a “superpower” and takes a lot of pride in being someone children look up to.

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She says: “I think I underestimated the impact being a Gladiator could have. Kids might not have an understanding of what it’s like to be deaf, or what a deaf person looks like. They might see someone in their class with an implant and think, ‘That’s what Fury’s got.’

“It’s just about normalising it and having those conversations. Or I’ll hear a story about a girl getting bullied. She’ll go, ‘Right, what would Fury do? I’m going to be strong and stand up for myself.’ Stuff like that cuts me deep. I don’t take it for granted.”

Ambition runs in Jodie’s blood, with her father, Phil, starring on the show as a contender back in 2008. The former police inspector sadly passed away just a few weeks before Christmas, aged 56, after collapsing on Pen-y-ghent in North Yorkshire.

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Jodie, who was rehearsing for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special at the time, said she was “heartbroken” by his death. But she vowed to continue filming, supported by her professional dance partner, Neil Jones, who lost his own father just weeks earlier.

She says: “Mum was the first person to be like, ‘Jodie, Dad would’ve wanted you to do this because he was so excited about it’. So I went straight back into rehearsals. Neil was great, because he’s been through a similar situation, and it was the best thing I did. On the night, that was quite emotional and I was doing everything to just keep it together. As soon as the music came on, something came over me and I thought, ‘I’ve got to do it for Dad’. And it felt like he was in the room.”

Jodie is now set on living by her motto “be more Phil”, which to her, means grabbing life with both hands. She’s currently training to hike up the mountain herself in April, and it’s already helping her feel closer to her dad.

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She says: “My dad would be the first one out of the door. If it was sunny, he’d suggest going for a walk or a dip in the sea. There are times when I don’t want to do something, but then I think, ‘be more Dad’, because he’d do anything to be here to do those things.

“When I saw a sunrise last week, I knew he would’ve loved it. So if anything, I feel closer to him by doing these walks. I know April is going to be emotional but the support has been incredible. It’s giving me a focus and helping me take something positive out of a really sad situation.”

Perhaps this new outlook will give Jodie the confidence to sign up as a full-time Strictly contestant later in the year. She says: “If you told me a few months ago I’d be on the Christmas special, I’d be like, ‘No chance’.

“But the Strictly pros were so lovely and they were telling me I’d be great, and to back myself more. I thought, ‘Don’t start putting that out into the universe!’ So who knows. If the opportunity did come around, I’d have to think about it.”