MAURA Higgins has landed a huge new beauty deal as she moves on from her drunken kiss with Danny Jones.
The Love Island star, 34, is said to be “relieved” to have been offered work from L’Oreal, who have offered her six-figures having been impressed with her shoot for MAC cosmetics.
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Maura Higgins’ fans have rallied round in the wake of the drama at last month’s Brit Awards which followed her split from Pete Wicks.
McFly star Danny, who is married, was seen looking cosy with I’m A Celebrity campmate Maura at an after-party before leaning in for a kiss.
A source close to the Irish model said: “Maura is extremely remorseful for what happened of course.
“But she has been through a lot the last few weeks, with her friendship with Pete breaking down too.
“Maura is looking to move on and put it all behind her, so is relieved she can crack on with work and let that be her main priority.
“She is currently thriving with numerous brand deals, TV opportunities and trips coming in thick and fast.
“It appears the scandal with Danny hasn’t hindered those opportunities at all, which was a worry.”
L’OREAL STARS
Snapping up the L’Oreal contract is a HUGE deal for Maura.
She follows in the footsteps of Kendall Jenna and Eva Longoria who have all made a lot money from being signed to make-up and skincare giant.
With their signature catchphrase “because I’m worth it”, this type of deal could see Maura really hit the bigtime.
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Maura has seen the contracts pour in since she left Love Island in 2019.
She is also currently the face of fashion brand, Oh Polly.
Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins’ relationship timeline
Maura and Pete are believed to have met for the first time in 2019, following her stint on Love Island. She late said they “just clicked”.
In August 2024, the pair were spotted enjoying a lunch date together in London’s Soho.
The following month, Maura showed her support to Pete following the release of his book Never Enough: My Words Unfiltered. She wrote online: “Proud of you.”
In October, Pete appeared on Olivia Attwood’s podcast and was grilled about his romance with Maura. Olivia said: “Your dating life. Maura Higgins.” Pete replied: “Me and Maura have known each other for a long time.” Olivia told him she’d seen a photo of them kissing.
Maura spoke briefly about Pete on Paul C Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast in the same month. She said: “We just get on very, very well. I adore him, he’s an amazing person.”
Later in October, Maura and Pete were spotted kissing and cuddling several times; once at the Pride Of Britain afterparty and again during a dinner date.
Maura jetted off to the jungle for I’m A Celebrity in November. But she continued to pretend nothing was going on. Maura told GK Barry: “No, I’m single. People can date and not be in a relationship and take things slow. What’s the point in getting them involved too soon, when you just don’t know where it’s gonna go, you know?”
In December, Maura and Pete flew to Ireland and spent Christmas together. The pair broke cover and gave fans a glimpse inside their cosy lake house.
Just weeks later, Pete told The Times that he was “s*** scared” of settling down. He also appeared in Loose Women in February and spoke about his fears of commitment.
On February 14, Valentine’s Day, it was reported that Pete and Maura had split up.
