Maura Higgins Steps Down from Love Island USA's Aftersun
Love Island USA spin-off host changes: Maura Higgins replaced by fresh, alluring new host unveiled
The sultry Irish beauty, Maura Higgins, has relinquished her role as host of Love Island USA's spin-off series Aftersun. The sister show, which streams on Peacock in the United States, had Higgins in the hot seat for its fifth season last year.
But, alas! The bombshell beauty has been replaced by Australian Love Island host, Sophie Monk. According to reports, Higgins' departure isn't due to an axing; instead, it's a mere scheduling conflict that's got her tied up with other commitments.
A confidential source dished: "Maura wasn't able to commit to hosting Aftersun this season due to other work commitments, but she will be back on screen in some capacity later in the run."
Dishing the Details on Maura
Take it from the Saucy 90s trendsetters - it seems Maura's got a penchant for oozing sexual confidence, much like her fellow celeb lovers of the decade.
People are fatefully betting that she's filming the US adaptation of The Traitors, following in the footsteps of fellow Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. Whispers have it that she might reappear for the second season of Love Island Games, scheduled to film later this year in Fiji.
As for the next series of The Traitors USA, the cast hasn't been officially confirmed yet.
The Love Island reshuffle was announced on Instagram last night via a post on the show's official account, with a snap of Sophie Monk beaming on a sofa. The caption read: "Welcome Sophie Monk to the Aftersun family!"
Main show host Ariana Madix, who found fame on Vanderpump Rules, was thrilled about the new addition: "You guys have no idea how much i'm dying over this."
Fans couldn't help but ask where Maura was. One concerned follower penned: "Oh no! What happened?!" But another calmly reassured: "She's going to be on traitors. She's back for love island games."
Maura has yet to comment on her plans herself on social media. The Sun has contacted her representative for comment.
This year has been a rollercoaster for the County Longford-hailing star. In February, she faced a considerable backlash after she was snapped stealing a sloppy smooch from McFly's Danny Jones at a Brits after party. The pair grew close after their stint on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Last November.
Though Danny has since made amends with wife Georgia, Maura has kept mum on the scandal.
Intrigued? Well, keep your eyes peeled for more juicy gossip coming your way!
In light of Maura Higgins' departure from Love Island USA's Aftersun, it appears her upcoming endeavors include filming for the US adaptation of The Traitors and potentially returning for the second season of Love Island Games, as fans speculate. Fans are eagerly awaiting the official cast confirmation for The Traitors USA and updates from Maura herself regarding her plans.
