MAURA Higgins has lastly opened up about her romantic reference to Pete Wicks throughout an emotional dialog across the campfire on I’m A Movie star.
Whereas chatting with fellow campmates, the Love Island alum admitted she was seeing somebody earlier than coming into the jungle however clarified that she is “not in a relationship”.
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When pressed by Rev Richard in regards to the exclusivity of the connection, Maura regarded considerate and mentioned “I dunno”, earlier than coyly admitting that her thriller man was certainly somebody recognisable.
Because the dialog unfolded, Maura confessed she had been lacking him throughout her time within the jungle.
She admitted: “It does [feel different this time], however then is it as a result of we’ve identified one another for a very long time?”
With a smile, she added: “He’s not an a**gap.”
This revelation follows months of hypothesis about her relationship with Pete Wicks.
The duo set tongues wagging earlier this yr after being noticed kissing at a number of high-profile occasions, together with the Satisfaction of Britain Awards.
Paparazzi additionally captured them on a cozy date evening at London hotspot Gloria, the place they have been “throughout one another”.
Nonetheless, earlier than Maura jetted off to the jungle, a supply revealed that she had put the brakes on their romance due to Pete’s status and his rumoured closeness with Strictly Come Dancing associate Jowita Przystal.
They instructed MailOnline: “She gave him an ultimatum: both decide to her or let it go.
“So she went off a single girl.”
The insider now suggests Pete has stepped up, “brazenly expressing his emotions” for Maura whereas cooling his rumored flirtations.
Whereas Maura stays tight-lipped about the way forward for their connection, her campfire confession hints at deeper emotions brewing.
Followers will little doubt be eagerly ready to see if their romance rekindles as soon as she leaves the jungle – or even when Pete is ready to greet her on the well-known bridge.