King Kenny, a contestant on "Celebrity Traitors," has skillfully avoided confirming or denying persistent romance rumors linking him to co-star Maya Jama. The YouTube personality, 29, was pressed about speculation following their appearance on the show, particularly after being photographed leaving Jama's London home.
Jama, 32, reportedly grew closer to Kenny after splitting from her boyfriend, Manchester City player Ruben Dias, shortly before filming began. Kenny was seen leaving Jama's flat the morning after they watched the "Celebrity Traitors" finale together.
During an appearance on the Capital XTRA Breakfast show, Kenny was asked directly about the rumors. "They are all taking pictures of you and Maya [Jama], you and Maya… What's going on?! Why are they doing that to you?" host Robert Bruce inquired. Kenny responded simply with, "I don't know, man."
When pressed further about whether they discuss the media attention, Kenny stated, "We just laugh at it, to be honest. That's just what happens, innit, when you're in the limelight. You've just got to laugh at it and move on."
The speculation was further fueled by their "Celebrity Traitors" co-star Michael Sheen. Appearing on the spin-off show "Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked," Sheen commented that Kenny and Jama "spend far too much time together," a remark that added to the ongoing rumors.
Kenny also attended a Halloween party hosted by Jama in Shoreditch, where she was dressed as Sir Mo Farah, while Kenny opted for an orange jumpsuit. Reports have suggested the pair spent significant time together both on and off camera during the show's production, including evenings at Jama's residence.