I’m a Celeb’s Maura Higgins set to rake in huge sum after leaving the jungle
FORMER Love Island contestant Maura Higgins is set to rake in £1.5million in brand deals off the back of I’m A Celeb.
The Irish star – who turned 34 yesterday – has proven a hit among viewers and is one of the favourites to win after entering as a late arrival.
She has returned to reality TV with her famous potty mouth, which made her so well-liked on Love Island, still going strong.
Now insiders have revealed Maura has telly and brand deals in the pipeline which are worth around £1.5million.
A source close to Maura told The Sun: “Beauty brands, fashion labels and TV execs in the UK and US are already queuing up to work with her.
“She’s had some incredible offers.
“This next chapter is going to be huge for her.
“She’s excited about the opportunities coming her way.”
Makeup firm Mac is said to be among those keen to work with Maura, who hosts Love Island USA Aftersun.
Maura was placed in the Jungle Junkyard alongside fellow late arrival Reverend Richard Coles, 62, before heading into main camp.
She cleaned out the dunny with Coleen Rooney on last night’s show – and joked that it was not how she thought she would be spending her birthday.
Before entering the jungle, Maura went on a 48-hour red wine bender in Las Vegas.
After arriving in Australia, she told The Sun: “I’m still on Vegas time. I’m not well.
“Sin City has killed me.
“Honestly, not good.
“I feel like yer man from The Hangover, like, the shakes and everything.
“It was amazing, just very exhausting.
“It was like, proper, full on… when we landed, just the jet lag, no sleep.
“I have no clue what day it is.
“I don’t know where I am, I’m so confused.”
Maura also insisted she is “very much single” – despite rumours of a romance with Strictly hunk Pete Wicks, 36.
Maura found fame on Love Island in 2019 when she arrived as a bombshell on the ITV2 dating show.
She instantly ruffled feathers and caused hundreds of Ofcom complaints after straddling and trying to kiss boxer Tommy Fury when he was partnered up with influencer Molly-Mae Hague.
Fans loved her fiery, forthright personality – and she will be bringing that attitude straight into the I’m A Celeb camp.
Maura said: “I mean, I’m not gonna go in and annihilate anyone.
“But obviously, if someone gets on my nerves, I’m not really one to hold it in.
“I do speak my mind.
“I think I’ve matured, but I still have the potty mouth.”