The 30-year-old reality TV celeb - who has had an impressive list of television jobs and advertisement deals since she left the villa in 2019 - announced on social media that she will be the presenter of Glow Up Ireland.
The British TV reality show originally aired on BBC Three and has recently been renewed for a third season to start later this year.
However, Maura is set to become the first presenter of the show’s Irish version.
Maura Higgins just announced that she will be the presenter for Ireland's first-ever Glow Up series (PIC SHOWS: Maura Higgins
RTÉ ANNOUNCE MAURA HIGGINS AS PRESENTER OF NEW SERIES GLOW UP IRELAND
Pout Pose... Sparkle... Shimmer... Shine! Glow Up Ireland, presented by TV star, model and influencer Maura Higgins is coming to screens this Autumn. RTÉ and Indiepics are delighted to announce the brand new Irish version of the international format has been commissioned for RTÉ2 and is currently seeking applications for talented make up artists to take part.
Presenter Maura Higgins said: Im so excited to be the presenter of the first ever Glow Up Ireland. Having watched the last few series of the show in the UK this is such an amazing opportunity and the fact that this is my first presenting job and it's in Ireland is so overwhelming. Its such a pinch me moment to be doing this back in my home country. I actually cant believe it. Obviously were expecting a very high standard of Irish talent to come forward. Applications are now open so get in touch to be in with a chance of landing one of the top ten coveted spots on the show. Deadline for application is Sunday June 20th so get in touch immediately! Email glowup@indiepics.ie for more information.)
While sharing the exciting news, the Irish TV star wrote on her Instagram post: “Say hello to THE PRESENTER of Glow Up Ireland coming soon to @rte2 #GloUpIrl,” along with a series of two beautiful promotional pictures.
Talking to her fans last night in her Instagram story, Maura said: I can finally share something very very exciting that I’ve been wanting to tell you all for... Jesus, ages now.
“I’m actually going to be the presenter for the first-ever series of glow up in Ireland.
“I honestly can't believe it.
“It’s like what? I cannot believe it.
“Like it is crazy, how has this happened?”
The former Dancing on Ice contestant went on to share an email address for hopeful applicants and said the deadline would close on June 20.
The former Islander has landed various TV gigs and advertisement deal since leaving the villa in 2019 (PICTURE TAKEN FROM INSTAGRAM
Maura Higgins
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“So make sure you get in touch immediately, and best of luck to everyone,” she continued.
“I cannot wait to meet you all.
"I’m honestly so so excited to get back to Ireland.”
Maura - who rose to fame with her brutal humour on series five of Love Island - appeared in a documentary last year for ITV2.
You’re Joking Me - named after the Irish personality’s catchphrase in the villa - followed her journey as she prepared to compete in the Spartan Race.
Maura has now ditched the five-kilometre extreme obstacle course to work on a project closer to her passion and interest.
Speaking about her new dream job, Maura said: "It’s such a pinch-me moment to be doing this back in my home country.
The 30-year-old TV star has described the news as a "pinch-me" moment (PIC SHOWS: Maura Higgins
RTÉ ANNOUNCE MAURA HIGGINS AS PRESENTER OF NEW SERIES GLOW UP IRELAND
Pout Pose... Sparkle... Shimmer... Shine! Glow Up Ireland, presented by TV star, model and influencer Maura Higgins is coming to screens this Autumn. RTÉ and Indiepics are delighted to announce the brand new Irish version of the international format has been commissioned for RTÉ2 and is currently seeking applications for talented make up artists to take part.
Presenter Maura Higgins said: Im so excited to be the presenter of the first ever Glow Up Ireland. Having watched the last few series of the show in the UK this is such an amazing opportunity and the fact that this is my first presenting job and it's in Ireland is so overwhelming. Its such a pinch me moment to be doing this back in my home country. I actually cant believe it. Obviously were expecting a very high standard of Irish talent to come forward. Applications are now open so get in touch to be in with a chance of landing one of the top ten coveted spots on the show. Deadline for application is Sunday June 20th so get in touch immediately! Email glowup@indiepics.ie for more information.)
“I actually can’t believe it.
“Obviously, we’re expecting a very high standard of Irish talent to come forward.”
Glow Up, which has expanded to other countries including Norway, New Zealand and the Netherlands, is all about judging the most impressive makeup artistry.
In each episode, two themed challenges are conducted: a professional brief and a creative one.
The television talent is now used to appearing on screens as she also landed a hosting role on This Morning in 2019.
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