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Maura Higgins loves life: who is I’m A Celebrity’s boyfriend and exes?

Maura Higgins loves life: who is I’m A Celebrity’s boyfriend and exes?

Since finding fame in 2019 on the ITV dating show. Love IslandMaura Higgins has become one of the most sought-after women in show business. His That’s why With her sculpted physique, flawless complexion and unapologetically bold personality, it’s no surprise that the Irish beauty has a ton of men raving about her. If Love Island Apparently the model is set to make some noise in the jungle as she heads down to join the cast of the 2024 series. I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! – especially since one of the participants is the father of her rumored ex…

Maura will join the current cast of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here in 2024.© Yoshitaka Kono
Maura will join the current cast of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here in 2024.

Upon joining the show, the new campmate said: “I I’m single at the moment, but honestly, no one will see me in the jungle. Trust me!”

Even though a jungle romance doesn’t seem like a viable option for Maura, the reality TV star-turned-host recently opened up about her past relationships on Paul S. Brunson’s podcast: we need to talkTo. Maura said: “I feel like men want me and then when they get me they don’t want me. That’s how I feel.” HELLO! investigateWith her past novels.

The Irish beauty rose to fame after appearing on Love Island in 2019. © Getty Images
The Irish beauty rose to fame after appearing on Love Island in 2019.

James Finnegan

Maura and her childhood sweetheart James© Instagram
Maura and her childhood sweetheart James

To Love IslandMaura was engaged to Irish car salesman James Finnegan. The couple met in 2009 at school in Balimahon and lived together for nine years. Despite getting engaged in 2013 when Maura was 23, they failed to make it to the altar and decided to split four years later.

Shane McGuigan

Maura reportedly dated Shane McGuigan in 2018.© Getty Images
Maura reportedly dated Shane McGuigan in 2018.

Between the end of her relationship with James and her flight to Love Island Villa, an Irish star, was reportedly dating Barry McGuigan’s son Shane. Maura met the British boxing coach in May 2018 while working as a ring girl at William Hill. However, the romance did not last long due to the long distance: Maura lived in Ireland, and Shane ran a boxing gym in London.

Shane's dad Barry McGuigan is also competing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here this year!© Yoshitaka Kono
Shane’s dad Barry McGuigan is also competing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here this year!

Curtis Pritchard

The couple met on Love Island in 2019.© Getty Images
The couple met on Love Island in 2019.

Maura found love in Mallorca with professional dancer Curtis Pritchard during their stay in Love Island Villa 2019. The fourth-placed couple continued their romance in the outside world. However, the sunshine and butterflies of sangria were short-lived: the couple split in March 2020 following a series of arguments and allegations of cheating.

Chris Taylor

Maura Higgins and Chris Taylor were first friends before they began their romance.© Shutterstock
Maura Higgins and Chris Taylor were first friends before they began their romance.

The media personality confirmed her relationship with her former friend and colleague Love Island member Chris Taylor in a November 2020 Instagram post. The photo shows the couple snuggling up to each other for a kiss, with Maura captioning the post: “He’s mine.” Chris also shared the post and wrote, “Turns out I’m in love with my best friend.” Even though the couple split in 2021, Maura said they intend to remain friends and said they still “deeply love, care and respect each other.”

Giovanni Pernice

The couple had a four-month romance© Instagram
The couple had a four-month romance

I’m a Celebrity the star’s tumultuous relationship with Dancing under strict arrival Professional Giovanni Pernice was confirmed in July 2021. Giovanni, who recently faced an internal BBC investigation over allegations of his behavior on the show, moved in with the Irish beauty early in their romance. However, the fireworks did not last long and the couple broke up in October 2021.

Joey Essex

Maura was seen with Joey Essex at the Pride of Britain Awards.© Getty Images
Maura was seen with Joey Essex at the Pride of Britain Awards.

In October 2022, the fiery brunette was photographed kissing. Towie star and ex I’m a Celebrity fellow camper Joey Essex at the Pride of Britain Awards. Although there were rumors surrounding their relationship, nothing happened between the couple.

Bobby Holland Hanton

The couple has been dating for 10 months.© Instagram
The couple has been dating for 10 months.

Maura was initially romantically linked to American stuntman Bobby Holland Hunton in May 2023 when they were spotted on a date in London. The following month, the couple holidayed together in Ibiza. Love Island Games The presenter confirmed her relationship with Bobby during an appearance on the show Late, later, late show in December.

Host Patrick Kielty said: “The last time you were on this show, you were single and ready to mingle.”

Maura replied: “I’m not alone anymore. A very happy relationship.”

However, in March 2024, the couple reportedly split after 10 months of dating.

Pete Weeks

Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks were seen together at the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards.© Getty Images
Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks were seen together at the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards.

Despite Maura insisting she was single after entering the jungle, the TV star was reportedly dating her. Dancing under strict arrival member Pete Weeks this year. In August 2024, the couple were spotted kissing at the Broadwick Soho Hotel. However, according to Maura, the couple are just good friends.

Maura previously raved Strictly star: “I adore him, he’s an amazing person. Do you know what’s so strange? We met very soon after I left Love Island and we just clicked instantly.”

However, Maura hastened to refute the rumors in an interview with the publication Mirror. “I mean, I’ve been on dates with a lot of people,” the reality star said.

“I’m not (dating). Where did you hear this? I’m dating, but I’m very lonely. People go on dates.”

“It’s like everyone goes on dates, but suddenly it turns out that I’m in a relationship with this or that person,” she added.