MAURA Higgins has made a shock return to TV after her “drunken” kiss with Danny Jones.
The reality star, 34, took to social media to share a clip of her enjoying pints as Cheltenham Festival 2025 kicks off today.
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Maura could be seen sitting in a pub as she listed off a number of Irish jockeys who have won over the years – but said the Irish are ‘gracious winners’ who won’t gloat.
Dressed in a check blazer and a beige turtle neck, Maura said: “We’re gracious winners, not boastful…”
The pre-recorded clip shared to ITV Racing’s social media pages.
But after bumping into a punter dressed as a priest and savouring a gulp of Guinness with Ruby Walsh, she Love Island star changes tack.
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Maura added: “To the hell with it, we’re going to win it all.”
The festival returned today with a week of racing at Prestbury Park, running runs until Gold Cup day on Friday, March 14.
But her Maura’s surprise TV return didn’t go down well with some fans.
One fumed: “You think it’s acceptable to have someone who cheats with married men on our screens?”
A second posted: “Maura Higgins, really? Come on guys, you’ve completely cheapened yourselves.”
Another quipped: “That was quick… she’s now going for the Jockeys.”
Danny Jones & Maura Higgins spotted sharing wine at exclusive hotel until 6am after ‘kiss’ at Brits party
But some fans were glad to see Maura back, with one writing: “Brilliant opening pre titled sequence.”
Last week The Sun revealed Maura, 34, and McFly star Danny, 38, stayed at a hotel until 6am sharing wine.
And just a few hours later, the Irish star told fans she was heading to Los Angeles for an “exciting shoot”.
Maura was spotted arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
The former Love Islander appeared to keep a low profile with a black ALO yoga cap and dark sunglasses.
Earlier that day, Maura broke her cover to share a snap from her business class seat on a British Airways flight leaving London Heathrow.
She had a what appeared to be a glass of white wine in front of her and headphones at the ready for the long haul flight.
It comes after we revealed she continued partying with Danny until 6am after their kiss at the Universal Brits after-party.
Only security guards appear to be nearby as they are seen chatting intimately, laughing and holding filled wine glasses.
They then disappeared into a darkened, curtained-off side room at the Nobu Hotel in central London.
Staff said the room was for use by guests only.
One security guard said: “You can only go through there if you are staying at the hotel.”
Earlier that night, at about 3am, Maura was heard shouting “Danny” as they stood on The Strand leaving a Universal Records party at 180 House where they were filmed kissing at 2.50am.
They travelled by car separately across London to a Sony party at Marylebone’s Nobu Hotel.
An onlooker said: “Danny and Maura seemed to be enjoying their night of partying and had no plans to call it a night.
“They were knocking back wine at the Nobu from 4am and seemed keen to carry on. They weren’t seen leaving before 6am.”
The pair met when they appeared together in ITV1’s I’m A Celebrity in November.
After the Brits last Saturday, reality star Maura changed out of a see-through black outfit into a white minidress and jacket, with no top underneath, before going to an after-party where she kissed Danny, 38.
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