December 2nd 2024.
Maura Higgins, a well-known TV personality, has been the subject of much speculation lately as fans are eager to know who she is currently dating. The former Love Island contestant and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestant has been making headlines after appearing to confirm her relationship with Towie star Pete Wicks.
It all started when Maura mentioned to her campmates in the jungle that she had been involved with someone romantically before entering the show, but she wasn't sure of the "rules" of their relationship. Reverend Richard Coles and Dean McCullough were curious about her mystery man, with Richard asking if it feels different this time. Maura replied, "It does, but is it because we've known each other for a long time?"
The pair were recently spotted kissing, looking very much in love during a date in East London. This has led fans to believe that Maura and Pete are officially an item. But who exactly is Maura Higgins dating? The rumors started after they were seen sharing a smooch at the Pride of Britain Awards afterparty in November. And the following week, they were photographed cuddling and kissing in public during their date.
In a recent interview, Maura opened up about her relationship with Pete, saying that they instantly clicked and get along very well. However, she did not confirm or deny their romance. She simply referred to Pete as a "friend" and revealed that they met soon after she left Love Island.
Before becoming famous on Love Island, Maura was engaged to her childhood sweetheart, James Finnegan, whom she met in high school. After nine years of dating, their relationship ended in 2017. Two years later, Maura joined the cast of Love Island, where she met and dated Curtis Pritchard. They were together for eight months after leaving the villa before announcing their split in March 2020.
Maura then dated her Love Island co-star Chris Taylor in November 2020, but they also eventually split. In July 2021, she confirmed her relationship with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice through a series of beach pictures on Instagram. However, their four-month romance also came to an end, and Maura removed all pictures of Giovanni from her Instagram page.
In 2022, Maura was linked to yet another Towie star, Joey Essex, after they were photographed sharing a passionate kiss at the Pride of Britain Awards. However, when asked about their relationship, Joey said he couldn't remember. In February of the following year, Maura enjoyed a holiday fling in Mexico with American businessman Yisroel Solomon.
In May 2023, Maura was linked to Hollywood stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton, who has doubled for Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Craig in several action films. She confirmed their relationship during an appearance on the RTE Late Late Show, saying, "I am no more single. Very happy relationship." But just like her previous relationships, this one also came to an end in March 2024.
Maura, now 34 years old, has become a reality TV regular since her stint on Love Island. She has appeared on Dancing On Ice, Cooking With the Stars, and Love Island Games. Pete Wicks, on the other hand, is 36 years old and rose to fame on The Only Way is Essex. He has also appeared on Celebrity SAS, Celebs Go Dating, and Celebrity MasterChef.
Despite rumors of a love triangle with his Strictly partner Jowita Pryzstal, Pete has shut down the speculation, saying that the "passionate kiss" was just part of the choreography. While Maura and Pete have not officially confirmed their relationship, Pete has publicly shown his support for Maura, even campaigning for her on social media. So, it seems like these two are more than just friends after all.
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