Overview

• Maya and Omar Jama kicked off their first episode by reacting to weekly TV highlights from the Channel 4 sofa, with Maya joking they hope most of the “wild” banter is edited out.
• The pair’s 9pm debut set up a direct ratings tussle with ITV’s Love Island, marking one of the closest scheduling conflicts the franchises have faced.
• Omar, 28, has developed a successful modelling career represented by D1LON, working with brands including Celine, Etro Fashion and Portuguese Soul.
• Love Island’s latest twist saw 22-year-old Poppy Harrison join the villa this week after an unexpected split with her boyfriend.
• Returning panellist Rylan Clark disclosed that Celebrity Gogglebox editors cut several “career-ending” comments from his appearances alongside his mother.