Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks – as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I’m A Celeb… journey

Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey

As a seasoned reality television aficionado, I must say that this year’s lineup for “I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!” is nothing short of extraordinary. With stars like Maura Higgins, who first captured our hearts on Love Island, joining the ranks, it seems that the jungle is about to get a whole lot more exciting!


It is the love triangle that has gripped Strictly Come Dancing this year.

In the limelight, reality personality Pete Wicks is seen showering warmth towards both his dance partner Jowita Przystal and suspected new flame Maura Higgins.

However, it seems that Mr. Wick’s perceived unwillingness to make a commitment has caused Ms. Higgins to clarify unequivocally that she is currently unattached when asked about their relationship status.

The refusal occurred not long after Mr. Wicks, aged 36, and the Love Island personality, aged 33, had their romantic evening out last week. She then left for Australia, preparing to enter the I’m A Celebrity jungle on Thursday.

She mentioned: “I’m not dating Mr. Wicks. I’ve gone out with several individuals. To put it simply, I do go on dates, but I am most definitely single. It’s just that everyone goes on dates.

On the previous Monday, they were observed taking part in a Ludovico Einaudi concert at the London Palladium, while a month prior, they were caught locking lips outside an eatery in the East End of London.

Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey

Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey

Despite rumors suggesting he was becoming quite fond of his Polish dancing companion, who is thirty years old, and even introducing her to his mother, it seems this Essex charmer remains single.

Previously, the charming woman from Ireland expressed about Mr. Wicks: “I absolutely love him; he’s simply fantastic. Here’s something strange: We connected shortly after my departure from Love Island, and it was as if we had known each other for a long time.

As a diehard fan, I can’t help but share my excitement when Ms. Higgins shared with the Mail that she hadn’t had a chat with Mr. Wicks about her impending three-week adventure on ITV. Regarding those whispers about him jetting off to Australia, she clarified: ‘I haven’t got a clue, he hasn’t mentioned it to me either.’

According to reports from The Mail, it appears that Mr. Wicks might have been planning a journey to Australia if he were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing prematurely. His intention was to support his close friend, Sam Thompson, who is hosting the ITV spin-off show there, along with Ms. Higgins.

On Thursday evening, the well-known Irish TV host will make a surprise appearance in the “I’m A Celebrity” jungle alongside the former Communards musician-turned-priest, Reverend Richard Coles. She will be joining her friend, Tulisa Contostavlos, a former X-Factor judge, as well as Coleen Rooney, both of whom are already participants in the show.

When asked about who would be traveling to Australia to meet her after leaving the show, Ms. Higgins replied, “Some of my friends mentioned they might go, but honestly, it would be delightful if anyone were there as a pleasant surprise.

Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey
Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey
Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey
Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey
Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey

In reference to her fellow camp participant, Ms. Higgins publicly declared her allegiance as being on “Team Coleen” during the high-profile Wagatha Christie trial. This legal dispute occurred in 2022, where Rebekah Vardy leveled accusations of defamation against Coleen Rooney, wife of Wayne Rooney.

Ms. Higgins expressed her enthusiasm about meeting Coleen, stating that she would adopt a similar approach as hers. Specifically, she plans to post something on her Instagram story, making it visible only to specific individuals in an attempt to catch someone off guard. This, according to Ms. Higgins, is how her mind usually operates.

Expressing backing for Mrs. Rooney is likely to provoke Mrs. Vardy, a 42-year-old woman known for her vocal criticism of Mrs. Rooney’s participation on The Jungle, a term often used to refer to I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!

However, concerning Wicks, a cast member from The Only Way is Essex, Ms. Higgins seemed reluctant to express her views openly.

There have been whispers for several weeks that the reality star might appear on ITV’s popular program, but Maura has tried hard lately to mislead fans about this potential involvement.

She is set to spend three weeks with Coleen and Tulisa Contostavlos from N-Dubz, eating a simple diet consisting mainly of rice and beans, while camping in an environment inhabited by spiders and snakes for three weeks.

Strictly’s Oti Mabuse and McFly singer Danny Jones are among the other signings this year.

Her quick visit to Las Vegas left many spectators believing she wouldn’t be a last-minute addition to this season’s I’m A Celebrity cast.

Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey
Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey

However, TopMob suggests that Maura may have been pushing the limits with her socializing in Las Vegas during the weekend.

According to our sources from ITV, she is expected to arrive this week. The brand visit was previously planned, as Maura had already agreed to it and it coincided with her scheduled arrival in the Jungle.

To make the most of every extravagance in her opulent way of life, Maura agreed to a complimentary vacation to Las Vegas, provided by the cosmetics company, Space NK. She understood this journey might test her timeline for reaching Australia.

As an ardent admirer, I found myself checking into the luxurious $500-per-night Palazzo suite at The Venetian Hotel, sharing this opulent space with none other than Stacey Solomon. On a thrilling Thursday, I was whisked away in first-class style to the electrifying city of Las Vegas.

Spoiled with daily spa treatments and lavish meals of squid at Nobu and lobster at the Bellagio, her upcoming Australian experience will be quite different – she’ll be eating rice and beans instead.

Following Adele’s performance at her Las Vegas residency, and after the Easy on Me singer paused mid-song to praise Maura for her striking red ensemble, the Love Island personality proceeded to celebrate the rest of the evening with companions.

Hinting at the last-minute nature of her journey Down Under, Maura playfully fueled fan speculation by sharing an aircraft image accompanied by the question, “Where am I off to?

Maura Higgins declares she is SINGLE in major slap in the face to love interest Pete Wicks - as bikini-clad reality star finally prepares to start her I'm A Celeb... journey

Later on, when she surprisingly appeared in Las Vegas instead of Brisbane Airport as anticipated, her fans were left in confusion, believing she had abandoned the Jungle.

But ITV knows she is too good a signing to let go.

In 2019, when she stepped into the Love Island villa with her straightforward and assertive attitude, ITV executives were pleasantly surprised, and the Irish celebrity swiftly gained popularity among fans.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but anticipate that Maura will bring the same vibrant energy and unpredictability to the I’m A Celebrity jungle as she did to the network in the past. Her dynamic presence is sure to stir things up in the camp and make her an ideal late arrival.

I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! continues Tuesday at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX

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