Maura Higgins is reportedly “worried” that her ex Curtis Pritchard will “blab” about their previous relationship on the upcoming series of Love Island: All Stars.
The Longford native, 34, and the professional dancer, 28, struck up a romance on the ITV2 dating show in 2019, and ended up finishing in fourth place.
However, their relationship didn’t last outside of the villa, and they confirmed their split just eight months later.
It’s no secret that Maura and Curtis didn’t end on the best of terms, so recent rumours that he’s set to appear on Love Island: All Stars has reportedly sparked concern in Maura’s camp.
A source told The Sun: “Curtis signing for All Stars is more than awkward for Maura just as she’s fallen for Pete and they’ve finally gone public with their love.
“Her break-up with Curtis wasn’t the best and Maura always worried he’d be the ex that could blab. It’s also less than ideal when she’s hoping to build on her I’m A Celebrity profile and advance her career.
“Love Island bosses are in the process of confirming the Islanders who will launch January’s show and Curtis might not make that line-up — but he is in the cast of bombshells to land later in the series.”
Love Island: All Stars is set to return to ITV2 on January 13th, with Maya Jama as host.
The news comes after Maura recently addressed her unlikely romance with Curtis on Paul C Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast.
She said: “When you’re locked in a house, I say locked but you’re in a house and you’re in there for X amount of time. You’re going to start liking people that you wouldn’t normally like.
“Not to be mean but you are, you’re in there. I’m pretty sure it would probably be the same on Big Brother. You’re locked in a house; you’re not seeing any other men. You’re going to be like ‘why not’.”
After splitting from Curtis, Maura went on to date their fellow co-star Chris Taylor for six months.
The reality star then struck up a brief romance with Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice, but they parted ways in October 2021 after four months together.
After Giovanni, Maura moved on with Hollywood stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton, but the pair split earlier this year after 10 months of dating.
The 34-year-old is now said to be in a relationship with former TOWIE star Pete Wicks.
The reality stars first sparked romance rumours in August, and have been spotted on a number of romantic outings since.
During her recent stint on I’m A Celeb, Maura finally addressed their romance, but insisted they “weren’t in a relationship”.
However, it appears the pair may have taken their romance to the next level since she left the jungle.
Earlier this week, Maura and Pete jetted to Ireland for a festive getaway, and stayed at a luxury hotel near her hometown of Ballymahon in Co. Longford.
