Maya Jama has appeared to take a light-hearted swipe at former boyfriend Ruben Dias after sharing a playful Instagram post that quickly caught the attention of fans.
The television presenter, who ended her relationship with the Manchester City defender earlier this year, captioned a promotional post with the words: “Some people catch feelings, I catch Soleros.”
The remark came just one day after Dias shared a cryptic message suggesting that his emotions remained subdued following the couple’s split, prompting speculation that Maya’s post was a subtle response.
Different Public Approaches to the Breakup
Although neither Maya nor Ruben directly referenced one another, their recent social media activity has painted contrasting pictures of life after their separation.
Dias recently suggested that his “feelings are on silent,” hinting at the emotional impact of the breakup.
Maya, meanwhile, projected a carefree image, using humor in her sponsored collaboration while embracing a relaxed summer lifestyle after wrapping up another busy season hosting Love Island.
Ruben Dias Focuses on Football
Since the relationship ended in April, Dias has concentrated on his football commitments.
The Portugal international travelled to the United States for the FIFA World Cup before his national team exited the tournament in the Round of 16.
Following Portugal’s elimination, the defender has been spending his offseason in Ibiza ahead of Manchester City’s preseason preparations, taking time to unwind before returning to club duties.
Maya Enjoys Summer Getaway
While Dias has been recovering after a demanding football campaign, Maya has been documenting a vibrant summer holiday on social media.
Photos shared online showed the presenter enjoying a beach club in a purple bikini top paired with striped shorts, with one image capturing her sitting on the shoulders of her security guard.
After spending the day with friends and cocktails, she later jumped fully clothed into the swimming pool at her luxury villa, adding to the playful mood reflected throughout her holiday posts.
She also revealed that she recovered from the celebrations with an IV drip the following day.
Rumoured New Friendship Draws Attention
Earlier this month, Maya also made headlines after being spotted spending time with chef James Freeman outside his Notting Hill restaurant, Acre.
The pair were seen chatting after Maya had dined at the restaurant with friends.
Witnesses said the conversation continued long after service had finished, with the two sharing a hug before James briefly held Maya’s hands, fueling speculation about a possible new connection.
Neither Maya nor James has publicly commented on the nature of their relationship.
Maya Explains Why She Doesn’t Hide Relationships
Following the end of her romance with Dias, Maya addressed her personal life publicly for the first time while responding to a discussion about her dating life on the Cocktails and Takeaways podcast.
She explained that despite attempts to keep relationships private, public attention often made that impossible.
Maya added that she fully commits when she enters a relationship, describing herself as someone who either loves wholeheartedly or not at all.
She also stressed that personal decisions would never be dictated by public opinion, saying that if a relationship ends, she accepts it and moves forward without allowing outside commentary to influence her choices.
Dias Rejects Cheating Allegations
After the breakup, Dias found himself responding to speculation that he had followed several female influencers on social media while still dating Maya.
The Manchester City defender firmly denied any wrongdoing, saying repeated reports had even led his elderly grandfather to question him about allegations of infidelity.
Dias insisted he had never cheated on Maya and had no intention of doing so.
He emphasized that their relationship had always been built on mutual respect and said she deserved nothing but respect from both the media and the public.
He also maintained that the reasons behind their separation remain private, adding that relationships do not always end because someone has been unfaithful.
Dias criticized what he described as misleading narratives created for attention, urging people to respect both him and Maya rather than assume wrongdoing where none existed.
