maura higgins

Maura Higgins is an Irish television personality, presenter, and model who rose to prominence as a finalist on the fifth series of Love Island (UK) in 2019. Since then, she has built a successful career in reality television, fashion, and presenting.

Career Highlights

• Reality Television: Following her breakout on Love Island, she appeared on shows such as Dancing on Ice (2020), Cooking with the Stars (2022), and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (2024).
• The Traitors US: In 2025, she competed on the fourth season of The Traitors US, where she finished as the runner-up.
• Dancing with the Stars (US): In September 2026, Higgins made her debut on the 35th season of the American Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Mark Ballas. Their debut performance—a foxtrot to "Black Velvet"—included a nod to her time on The Traitors.
• Presenting: She has served as a social media presenter for Love Island USA and Love Island Games, and became a host for Love Island: Aftersun in 2024. She was also confirmed to present a reboot of Blind Date for Disney+, scheduled for late 2026.

Personal Life

• Background: Born on November 25, 1990, in Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland, Higgins worked as a hairdresser and model before her television career.
• Relationship Status: As of September 2026, Higgins has stated that she is single. She has previously been in relationships with fellow Love Island star Chris Taylor and dancer Giovanni Pernice.