Love Island host Maya Jama, 31, was photographed poolside in Mallorca on the eve of the show’s new series debut, revealing a new Arabic-script leg tattoo. Simultaneously, a report alleges that her ex-boyfriend, Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias, 27, engaged in a pattern of late-night Instagram follows to other women — a tactic described as ‘toe-dipping’ — while still in a relationship with Jama. The claims have cast a shadow over what insiders had called an ‘amicable’ April split.

The three women at the center of the ‘toe-dipping’ claims

According to the report, Dias followed model and bridal designer Catarina Duraes in March, weeks before his split with Jama, and unfollowed her after she did not follow back. Similar alleged incidents targeted a Scottish brunette named Claire in November 2025 and a blonde TikTok influencer named Georgia . The report also notes that since breaking up with Jama, Dias briefly followed Australian Love Island star Amelia Marni, who resides in London and has a boyfriend. None of these women are accused of any misconduct,and there is no sugestion of physical encounters, according to the report.

The 24-hour unfollow rule: a tactic or just a coincidence?

The report describes ‘toe-dipping’ as following attractive influencers late at night and unfollowing them within 24 hours if they do not reciprocate the follow.. A source quoted in the report called the behavior ‘seedy,’ suggesting it hints at intentions to gauge interest or initiate contact. While digital flirtation is common,the pattern of timed unfollows suggests a deliberate strategy rather than haphazard browsing — a distinction that matters when a public figure’s relationship is under scrutiny.

Maya Jama’s Arabic tattoo: a private message after a public split

Jama’s new tattoo, located on her upper leg, features Arabic script that translates roughly to ‘Love like you’ve never been hurt, dance like nobody’s watching.’ Although the presenter is said to have had the inking for some time, this is the first time it has been publicly photographed. The tattoo’s message of resilience and emotional openness arrives at a time when the Love Island host appears to be moving forward professionally — she is gearing up to host the new series of ITV’s Love Island, premiering Monday — while the allegations about her ex-boyfriend’s behavior continue to surface.

The missing comment: why Dias’ camp stayed silent

The report states that Dias’ representatives were contacted for comment but did not respond at the time of writing. This sience leaves a crucial gap in the narrative: without Dias’ own account, the ‘toe-dipping’ allegations remain one-sided. The 18-month relationship between Jama and Dias, which began in December 2024 after meeting at the MTV Europe Music Awards, ended with both parties deleting all photos of each other from Instagram. insiders told the report the breakup was ‘amicable,’ with both holding love and respect, but the lack of response from Dias’ camp raises questions about whether the public depiction of the split matches private reality.