Maura Higgins wowed in a tiny red mini dress at a glamorous party this week, as she candidly revealed the ‘one condition’ she would require to appear on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.
Bosses of the beloved ITV show laid their eyes on the Love Island alum, 33, as a replacement after boxer Tommy Fury pulled out of the competition just weeks ahead.
And Maura is packing in the fun before heading back to basics in the I’m A Celebrity camp.
Maura dressed to the nines for the House of CB Christmas party in London on Wednesday, wowing in a tiny red satin mini dress.
The festive number showed off Maura’s tanned legs as she strutted out of the venue to her waiting car.
Maura accessorised the strapless mini with towering heels and a silver clutch bag, making the most of her glam wardrobe before her stint in the famous I’m a Celeb uniform.
Maura Higgins wowed in a tiny red mini dress at a glamorous party this week, as she candidly revealed the ‘one condition’ she would require to appear on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Bosses of the beloved ITV show laid their eyes on the Love Island alum, 33, as a replacement after boxer Tommy Fury pulled out of the competition just weeks ahead
Elsewhere, Maura admitted she would ‘rather be in a hot country’ if she was to join the famous jungle.
‘I don’t think I’d go well with being in the cold,’ she told Heatworld.
‘As hard as that show would be, with all the insects and the heights and everything, I think I’d rather be in a hot country.
‘I mean I’d be petrified to do I’m A Celebrity, I’m no good with anything like that. But obviously it’s a massive opportunity…
‘You never know.’
On Thursday, Maura concerned fans after she was snapped on a luxury first-class flight headed to Las Vegas alongside pal Stacey Solomon.
The rumoured campmate looked over the moon posing for a group picture, where she was also joined by last year’s jungle campmate Nella Rose.
After Stacey, 35, shared the slew of snaps on her Instagram page, many of her and Maura’s fans were led to think the Love Islander might not join the jungle in the end.
One fan commented: ‘This confirms Maura won’t be the extra in the jungle,’ whilst another wrote: ‘I guess isn’t going to the jungle then,’ alongside heartbreak emojis.
The X-Factor star captioned the post: ‘Off on an adventure of a lifetime. Viva Las Vegas here I come. I honestly can’t actually believe I’m doing this.
‘I feel wild for me anyway! Adele, vegas, canyons, the girls I can’t believe it.
Maura is packing in the fun before heading back to basics in the I’m A Celebrity camp.
Maura dressed to the nines for the House of CB Christmas party in London on Wednesday, wowing in a tiny red satin mini dress
Elsewhere, Maura admitted she would ‘rather be in a hot country’ if she was to join the famous jungle
‘I think I’d rather be in a hot country. I mean I’d be petrified to do I’m A Celebrity, I’m no good with anything like that. But obviously it’s a massive opportunity,’ she told Heatworld
On Thursday, Maura concerned fans after she was snapped on a luxury first-class flight headed to Las Vegas alongside pal Stacey Solomon and former IAC campmate Nella Rose
After Stacey, 35, shared the slew of snaps on her Instagram page, many of her and Maura’s fans were led to think the Love Islander might not join the jungle in the end
‘This truly has been the f**k it year! Wish me luck. Any vegas must-dos let me know. Feeling so grateful! Thank you @spacenk for this incredible opportunity. Love you guys so much.’
Maura has also tried to throw her fans off the scent of her upcoming I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! appearance with the trip.
She shared a photo of a plane from the airport and teased her Instagram followers she was about to jet off on a trip.
But several hours later, she revealed she had actually flown out to Sin City rather than Australia as her fans were expecting.
Maura shared a photo of a ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign from her room along with a view of the famous Palazzo at The Venetian Hotel.
Just days earlier she was also spotted enjoying a final date with her new boyfriend Pete Wicks.
The TOWIE star, 36, and Maura were first linked back in August, and last month confirmed their relationship with a PDA-filled display in London.
For their date night seeing pianist Ludovico Einaudi at the London Palladium, Maura flashed her toned legs in a white frilly skirt which she wore with a black velvet waistcoat.
The pair, who first met back in 2019 after Maura’s stint on Love Island, looked happy and relaxed together.
Despite Pete being linked to his Strictly dance partner Jowita Przystal, it appears Maura and Pete are now spending more time together.
At the end of October the Maura and Pete were seen kissing in the street outside Gloria restaurant in Shoreditch.
A few days before Maura had broken her silence on the rumours surrounding her romance with Pete, while appearing on the We Need To Talk podcast with Paul Brunson.
When Paul asked Maura if she and Pete ‘were a thing’, Maura told the host: ‘We just get on very, very well. I adore him, he’s an amazing person.
‘Do you know what’s so weird? We met very soon after me coming off Love Island and we just instantly clicked.
‘Our humour is the same. It’s like that sick, dark humour. It’s very abusive. We abuse each other. Very nasty, it’s hilarious.’
I’m A Celebrity will launch on Sunday 17th, with the former Love Island star expected to make a later arrival in camp alongside Rev Richard Coles, 62.
It was previously reported that I’m A Celebrity bosses had set their sights on Maura after boxer Tommy Fury withdrew at the last minute.
It was previously reported that I’m A Celebrity bosses had set their sights on Maura after boxer Tommy Fury (pictured last month) withdrew at the last minute
It comes after Maura recently opened up about her relationship with Pete on the We Need To Talk podcast with Paul Brunson
ITV were then eyeing up Molly-Mae Hague’s best friend Maura to take his place in the jungle, with bosses banking on the Irish beauty to spill the beans about her pal.
A source told The Sun: ‘With Tommy Fury pulling out it gave show bosses the opportunity to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate.
‘She’ll bring a bit of glamour to the jungle and make a brilliant campmate because she’s got a great sense of humour and is bound to get on with everyone.
‘It’s shaping up to be a strong year for woman on I’m A Celebrity this year.’
With Tommy out of the running, it was said to have paved the way for Maura’s appearance on the show as it meant that there wouldn’t be two stars from the 2019 series of the famous dating show in the jungle.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.
