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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Laura Harding

Love Island star lands major US TV show after Traitors success

  • Irish TV personality and model Maura Higgins is confirmed to participate in the upcoming series of Dancing With The Stars, the US equivalent of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • Higgins expressed her excitement about joining the show, stating she has "manifested this" and aims to win the trophy.
  • She gained prominence on ITV2's Love Island in 2019 and has since developed a career in the US, including hosting the US Love Island spin-off, Aftersun.
  • Higgins recently competed in the US version of The Traitors, where she finished as a runner-up; During her appearance on The Traitors, she formed a close connection with fellow contestant Rob Rausch, who ultimately stole the prize money in the final.
  • Higgins will compete on Dancing With The Stars alongside reality star Ciara Miller, who has also been the subject of recent headlines after her ex-boyfriend West Wilson started dating her best friend Amanda Batula.

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