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Maura Higgins Joins I'm a Celebrity — But Jungle Romance Isn't on Her Agenda

Maura Higgins Joins I'm a Celebrity — But Jungle Romance Isn't on Her Agenda

Reality TV star Maura Higgins, best known for her time on Love Island, has entered the jungle as the newest campmate on I’m a Celebrity. While fans speculate about her love life, including rumors of a romance with Pete Wicks, Maura insists she's heading into the jungle as a single woman with no plans for a jungle fling.


Rumored Romance with Pete Wicks

Maura and Pete Wicks have sparked dating rumors after being spotted together at the London Palladium for a Ludovico Einaudi concert just days before she left for I’m a Celebrity. However, both maintain they are just "great friends." Maura addressed the speculation, saying, “I am single at the moment, but honestly, no one is going to fancy me in the jungle. Trust me!”

Life Before the Jungle

In the lead-up to her jungle adventure, Maura enjoyed some downtime in Las Vegas. Reflecting on her preparations—or lack thereof—she shared, “I’ve probably been doing the worst thing by loading up on all my favorite foods, drinking red wine, and eating pasta. I probably should have weaned myself off things, but that’s not how my brain works!”


Joining the Jungle Late

Maura joins camp alongside Reverend Richard Coles, another late arrival to the series. While Maura admits to being nervous about joining after the rest of the cast has already bonded, she remains optimistic: “It’s never easy being the newbie, but I’m not a shy person. I think I’ll bring some energy to the camp.”


Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone

Known for her glamorous persona and stint as a social host for Love Island USA, Maura is ready to embrace the stripped-back lifestyle of the jungle. She sees the experience as a detox, saying, “I love my fake tan, but I’m excited to be without it. My skin is going to be flawless. It’s a real phone detox too.”

A Longtime I’m a Celebrity Fan

For Maura, this opportunity is a dream come true: “This is the only TV show I’ve ever wanted to do. It’s a real pinch-me moment. I hope to make myself proud. I’m both excited and nervous because I’m scared of absolutely everything!”


Love Life Recap

Maura shot to fame on Love Island in 2019, alongside stars like Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury. While she had brief relationships with Curtis Pritchard and Chris Taylor after the show, she now sees I’m a Celebrity as a chance to focus on herself and showcase a more vulnerable side.



As Maura trades the glitz of reality TV for the challenges of jungle life, fans are eager to see how she adapts—and whether she might surprise herself along the way.

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