Maura Higgins

Maura Higgins has transitioned from reality television personality to model and presenter, working with numerous fashion and makeup brands and hosting television series. After rising to prominence in June 2019 as a bombshell on Day 10 of ITV2’s fifth series of Love Island, Maura Higgins reached the final, finishing in fourth place. This pivotal moment established her as a dynamic television personality. Earlier in her career, Higgins cultivated a robust modeling career, notably as a Monster Energy grid girl from 2014, traveling to the Formula 1 finale in Abu Dhabi in 2017.

premiering in July 2020, alongside guest panelist roles on Loose Women and celebrity game shows. In September 2021, Higgins was announced as presenter for the Irish version of Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star. In April 2022, she cemented her industry standing by winning ‘Best Female TV Presenter’ and ‘Most Stylish Lady’ at The Gossies Awards, while reaching the semi-final of Cooking with the Stars second series. Expanding her international reach, Higgins signed with Elite Model Management in 2021.

In July 2023, she became the social media presenter for Love Island USA’s fifth series, guest-hosting a challenge. Her commitment to the Love Island franchise continued in 2024 with her presenting role on Love Island USA: Aftersun. Higgins made her acting debut in the film The Spin, which won ‘Best Irish Feature Film Award’ at the Dublin International Film Festival in 2024 and is slated for an October 2025 release. She is also confirmed for The Traitors US fourth season in 2026, and will be the face of MAC Cosmetics UK and Ireland’s new make-up campaign in 2025.