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Maura Higgins ‘replaced as host of Love Island USA Aftersun after just one series as familiar face takes her place’

Maura Higgins ‘replaced as host of Love Island USA Aftersun after just one series as familiar face takes her place’

Maura Higgins has reportedly been replaced as host of Love Island USA’s spin-off series Aftersun after just one series.

The Irish beauty, 34, was also social media presenter for the US’ main show but now Sophie Monk, who is no stranger to fans and fronts the Aussie version, will be taking her place. 

According to The Sun Maura was unable to continue in the role due to scheduling conflicts, with fans speculating she’s signed up for the new series of Traitors US.

A source told the publication: ‘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.’ 

Love Island USA’s offical Instagram account shared a stunning snap of Sophie as they welcomed her to the ‘Aftersun family’ to which Maura herself, gushed: ‘Yess Queen!’.

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Maura Higgins, 34, has reportedly been replaced as host of Love Island USA 's spin-off series Aftersun after just one series (Pictured on the show)

Maura Higgins, 34, has reportedly been replaced as host of Love Island USA ‘s spin-off series Aftersun after just one series (Pictured on the show)

The Irish beauty, was also social media presenter for the US show but now Sophie Monk  (pictured) who is no stranger to fans and fronts the Aussie version, will be taking her place

The Irish beauty, was also social media presenter for the US show but now Sophie Monk  (pictured) who is no stranger to fans and fronts the Aussie version, will be taking her place

Following the announcement one fan asked: ‘Where’s Maura?’ while another replied: ‘She’s going to be on Traitors’.

MailOnline have contacted Maura’s representatives for comment. 

Maura has had a long-standing connection to Love Island, starting off in 2019 when she starred in series five alongside the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury.

She finished up in fourth place alongside then partner Curtis Pritchard.

Then in 2023, she returned to the Love Island family as the social media presenter for Love Island USA and the Love Island Games. 

The following year, she landed a role as host of Love Island USA: Aftersun, where she proved popular with viewers and is now reportedly set to return to the job for 2025. 

Following her most recent stint on Love Island, Maura jetted to Australia to star on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here, where she first met Danny.

At the time, Maura was involved with former TOWIE hunk Pete Wicks, with the Irish beauty even opening up on their romance on the show. 

According to reports Maura was unable to continue in the role due to scheduling conflicts, with fans speculating she’d signed up for the new series of Traitors US

Maura has had a long-standing connection to Love Island, starting off in 2019 when she starred in series five alongside the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury  [Maura pictured hosting Love Island USA: Aftersun last year]

Love Island USA's offical Instagram account shared a stunning snap of Sophie as they welcomed her to the 'Aftersun family' to which Maura herself, commented: 'Yess Queen!'

Love Island USA’s offical Instagram account shared a stunning snap of Sophie as they welcomed her to the ‘Aftersun family’ to which Maura herself, commented: ‘Yess Queen!’

Following the announcement fan asked: 'Where's Maura?' while another replied: 'She's going to be on Traitors'

Following the announcement fan asked: ‘Where’s Maura?’ while another replied: ‘She’s going to be on Traitors’

However, things were not meant to be and the couple called off their romance earlier this year. 

Just weeks later, Maura was spotted kissing rocker Danny at a BRITs after party, which resulted in Danny’s wife Georgia Horsley temporarily moving out of the family home amid the scandal. 

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Meanwhile, Maura’s name is one of those attached to a Love Island spin-off, which will air this year and will feature some of the biggest names in the show’s history.

Love Island will commemorate its 10th anniversary on screen by welcoming back a series of its biggest stars for a spin-off where they reveal their juiciest secrets.

According to The Sun, other names attached to the series include Zara McDermott, Dani Dyer and Ekin-Su Culculoglu.

The series is expected to air ahead of the upcoming series in June, with the publication reporting it will take on a ‘Gogglebox style format’.

Some of the show’s biggest success stories will look back on clips of the most memorable moments from the past 10 years.

A source said: ‘You can expect quite a few of them to reveal some seriously behind-the-scenes stories from their time in the villa.

‘Love Island fans will be thrilled at the prospect, not least because ITV have brought back some of the show’s best known stars.

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