Maura Higgins has opened up about her past romance with Curtis Pritchard ahead of his return to Love Island. The pair, who initially met on the show during its fifth season, had a brief relationship after leaving the villa, but Maura has since revealed that their romance was far from what it appeared to be on screen.
In an interview, she admitted that while their time together was exciting, it was also complicated, with the relationship ultimately not working out. Curtis, who is set to return to Love Island in an all-star twist, and Maura remain on friendly terms, with Maura acknowledging the challenges that come with the public nature of their relationship.
As Curtis prepares for his return, Maura made it clear that their connection is now purely platonic, and she’s fully supportive of his upcoming journey on the show. Despite their past, Maura has moved on and continues to focus on her own career and personal life.
Maura Higgins has reflected on her past relationship with Curtis Pritchard, which began on Love Island in 2019, and described it as more of a fleeting connection than true passion. Despite finishing in fourth place together, Maura explained that the nature of the show—being in a confined environment—led to feelings that might not have developed in the outside world.
She acknowledged that while there was initial chemistry, the relationship ultimately fizzled out, and they parted ways after about eight months. Rumors of infidelity surfaced after their breakup, but both Maura and Curtis have denied those claims.
As Curtis prepares for his return to Love Island: All Stars in South Africa, Maura emphasized that their relationship was not as deep as it may have seemed on screen, and she has moved on from the past.
