I'm A Celeb's Maura Higgins set for huge TV gig after leaving the jungle as 'she catches top producer's attention'
12/10/2024 12:28 PM
I'M A Celebrity's Maura Higgins is set for a huge TV gig after leaving the jungle as she 'catches the top producer's attention.'
Maura’s comic one-liners made her a favourite in this year’s camp after she entered late alongside eventual third placed star Rev. Richard Coles.
But she was given the boot in a double eviction with boxer Barry McGuigan, 63.
And Maura's TV career is about to flourish after her I'm A Celeb success, with presenting roles on the horizon.
An insider told The Sun: "Maura is definitely considering more presenting roles in the UK after making a big impression at ITV.
"Her success on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has caught the attention of top TV producers, who have started reaching out with potential opportunities, though nothing has been set in stone just yet, calls are coming in thick and fast."
Maura wasted no time celebrating her I'm A Celeb stint.
After her time in camp wrapped, she appeared on I’m A Celeb spin-off Unwpacked to discuss her jungle antics with Barry.
The Irishman was quick to joke about Maura’s behaviour outside of the Aussie compound and said: “Its fascinating being on this side, we just stuffed our faces.
“I had a good sleep, not sure you had a good sleep Maura.
“She’s been drinking long into the night.”
Maura, dressed in a strapless leaf-print corset dress with lace-up detail then interjected: “Barry don’t tell everyone!”
The sports ace then continued: “Ohh it’s amazing, you wouldn’t believe it when you look at her.”
Later on, host Joel Dommett asked the Glow UpIreland anchor just how she had celebrated and she said: “I only slept for an hour an a half.”I went crazy with the food, I had a bottle of wine last night, yeah I definitely went overboard.”
Barry then quipped: “One bottle of wine?” as she replied: “Yes only one Barry!”
I'm A Celebrity - All The Winners
Here's every star who has been crowned King or Queen of the Jungle to date:
- 2024: Danny Jones, McFly star
- 2023: Sam Thompson, Made in Chelsea star
- 2022: Jill Scott, England footballer
- 2021: Danny Miller, Emmerdale star
- 2020: Giovanna Fletcher, actress and podcaster
- 2019: Jacqueline Jossa, EastEnders star
- 2018: Harry Redknapp, England legend
- 2017: Georgia Toffolo, Made In Chelsea star
- 2016: Scarlett Moffatt, Gogglebox star
- 2015: Vicky Pattison, Geordie Shore star
- 2014: Carl Fogarty, famed racer
- 2013: Kian Egan, Westlife star
- 2012: Charlie Brooks, EastEnders actor
- 2011: Dougie Poynter, McFly star
- 2010: Stacey Solomon, X Factor star now TV personality
- 2009: Gino D’ACampo, TV Chef
- 2008: Joe Swash, TV personality
- 2007: Christopher Biggins, actor
- 2006: Matt Willis, Busted star
- 2005: Carol Thatcher, author and broadcaster
- 2004 (second series): Joe Pasquale, comedian
- 2004: Kerry Katona, Atomic Kitten star and reality star
- 2003: Phil Tufnell, England Cricketer
- 2002: Tony Blackburn, Radio DJ
There was also an All Star series in South Africa in 2023, which was won by Myleene Klass.
Maura added: “And my stomach is a bit dodgy today, I’m not going to lie.”
Fans suggested they knew the real reason for Maura and Barry’s exit – this being the fact that viewers in their native Ireland can’t vote.
Fans took to Reddit to say the same thing after they found out.
One said: “Irish people should be allowed to vote.
“Tonight wouldn't have gone down the same way if we could LMAO.”
