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MAYA Jama has made her Comic Relief presenting debut in a stunning black mini-dress and with a gorgeous new hairstyle.

The Love Island star, 29, wowed the nation as she stepped foot onto the BBC set in Manchester with cropped locks and a striking LBD.

Maya Jama has made her Comic Relief debut
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Maya Jama has made her Comic Relief debutCredit: BBC
The star stunned in a little black dress as she took to the stage in Manchester
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The star stunned in a little black dress as she took to the stage in ManchesterCredit: BBC

Maya's gorgeous frock featured an asymmetrical neckline and a super short skirt with decorate frill.

The star teamed it with a pair of black opaque tights and sky-high heels.

Maya's dark hair has also been snipped to just above her shoulders and was quaffed and curled before the huge televised fundraiser kicked off on BBC One.

The star joins seven other famous faces in presenting Comic Relief 2024 in a bid to raise millions of pounds for charity.

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Davina McCall, who looks sizzling in a bright red jumpsuit, is also among the presenting team, along with Paddy McGuinness.

The Masked Singer's Joel Dommett, Doctor Who star David Tennant, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Rosie Ramsey complete the lineup.

Backstage in BBC Media City in Salford, Maya shared a video of herself as her glam squad got her ready for her big night.

She was first seen sitting in a fluffy dressing gown with under-eye gel patches, a chin-firming mask and big rollers in her hair.

Maya then shared a clip of herself in her dress as her hairstylist finished off her glossy new tresses.

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Her stunning appearance certainly caught the eye of one chap - Gladiators' star Legend.

Maya was left blushing after Legend - real name Matt Morsia - took to the stage with her following a Gladiators segment.

His co-stars had marched onto the stage and carried off Joel and Romesh on their shoulders and she was alone with him.

Legend then told Maya: "Let me stop you there, Maya. Those two guys. They were not men.

"Do you wanna see a real man?"

Giggling, Maya replied: "I don't know what you're going to show me actually?!"

Maya shared a backstage video as she got ready
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Maya shared a backstage video as she got readyCredit: INSTAGRAM
The star looked gorgeous for her big presenting gig
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The star looked gorgeous for her big presenting gigCredit: INSTAGRAM
Maya was left giggling as Gladiators' legend flirted with her on stage
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Maya was left giggling as Gladiators' legend flirted with her on stage
The Love island star is one of eight presenters fronting Comic Relief
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The Love island star is one of eight presenters fronting Comic ReliefCredit: BBC
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