Maura Higgins was blooming gorgeous as she turned heads in a daring flowery frock at the National Television Awards in London. The Love Island star is known for pushing the boat out when it comes to red carpet looks. And this was no different as the Longford woman ensured all eyes were on her in a dress previously worn by supermodel and Kardashian sister Kendall Jenner.
The black dress with a pink floral print hugged Maura’s enviable figure and also featured a flowing train. But the designer gown came with an edge and featured a latex collar and matching sleeves. The 33-year-old wore her brunette locks in a sleek updo and finished the look with a pair of gold earrings.
Maura proved her celebrity status as the same dress was worn by superstar Kendal to the Emmys which celebrates the best in American television. Kendall Jenner looked nothing short of sensational when she wore the same dress to the Emmys which celebrates the best in American television.
This year's National Television Awards took place at The O2 London in Peninsula Square and was broadcast on ITV. Also at the awards was Pete Wick who has been linked romantically to Maura in recent months. Earlier this week, Maura poked fun at the rumours suggesting they are more than just good friends. She was linked to the The Only Way Is Essex star once again last month, when they were spotted kissing outside a restaurant in the English capital. On Monday night, Maura visited the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith where Pete and his pal Sam Thompson were taking their Staying Relevant podcast to the stage for the third night in a row.
She attended the show with her agent, Talia Salomon, who shared a hilarious video from the live show on Instagram, which Maura reposted to her own Stories. After the show, Maura posed for a photo with Sam as she poked fun of the drama surrounding the rumours by wearing a t-shirt with the now-infamous snap of her and Pete sharing a kiss printed on the front along with the words ‘we can’t be friends’. Sam held the t-shirt out so that the camera could get a good look at its design while Maura threw her arm around the 32-year-old and looked his way with a serious face. “Hilarious night... you smashed it,” she captioned the snap.
Maura and Pete first sparked dating rumours last month when they were papped outside the Broadwich Soho Hotel in London. It was reported that Maura, who had been dating Chris Hemsworth's body double Bobby Holland Hanton until recently, had been hanging out with a group of friends when Pete joined them and the pair shared a kiss that evening.
Social media was awash with comments from fans who compared her to Kendall Jenner, 28, who previously wore the same look to the Emmys back in 2019. Amy wrote: “Omg Kendall Jenner.” Emily said: “Nahhhh I am Obsessed!!! How unreal are you!!!!!!” Jen remarked: “Just did a double take because WOW.” Jade added: “You look out of this world.” And Faye gushed: “You are the gift that keeps giving.”
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The Longford lass and former Love Island star, 33, donned a black dress with a pink floral print and a flowing train that was worn by model Kendall, 28, to the Emmy Awards in 2019. The garment also featured a latex collar and matching sleeves, while Maura styled her brunette locks into a sleek up-do, set off with a pair of gold earrings.
The former Love Island star is renowned for her stylish red carpet looks and last night was no different. Maura took to Instagram before the show to post some snaps of her spectacular gown. The Longford beauty wore a fabulous rose printed corset dress from designer Richard Quinn. The gorgeous frock had a sweetheart neckline, a unique folded detailing on the bust and large train at the back. The print of the dress was black with pink and red roses dotted all around. And the gown featured a quirky long-sleeved black PVC bodysuit underneath the gown to create a statement look. Maura, 32, wore her hair slicked back into a low bun, teamed with a gold dewy make-up look. The TV star posed on a glamorous marble staircase in the gown as the incredible train rested at the bottom. The presenter beamed and put her hands on her hips in a separate photo as she showed off her figure in the tight-fitting frock. And fans and friends all ran to the comment section to obsess over the stunning look.
Ms Higgins was said to be in a relationship with the Strictly contestant Pete Wicks, 36, after they were pictured kissing last month outside the Broadwick Soho Hotel in London. However, she poked fun at the reports on Monday night as she supported him on his Staying Relevant podcast tour. It’s not the first time Maura and Pete have been romantically linked. Last year, the pair were filmed getting cosy at Grosvenor House in London. In the October 2023 clip, Maura and Pete cosied up together, taking selfies while gazing into one another’s eyes. Maura split from her Hollywood stuntman boyfriend Bobby Holland Hanton earlier this year.
