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Maura Higgins’ career: From Love Island and I’m A Celeb to hosting Blind Date
Her rise in America continues!
Maura Higgins
Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 14th Sep 2026
Last updated 17th Sep 2026
It’s safe to say that Irish Love Island star Maura Higgins has accomplished a LOT since she entered the iconic villa back in 2019, where she finished in fourth place alongside ex-boyfriend Curtis Pritchard and met her best friend Molly-Mae Hague.
From appearing on Dancing On Ice, to hosting Glow Up Ireland and even becoming the social ambassador for Love Island USA, AND the host of Aftersun USA, Maura has enjoyed a successful career so far. <a m A Celeb 2024 jungle, the TV star then when on to appear on The <a s taking part in Dancing With The Stars, and the host of Blind Date and the US version of I'm A Celeb.
Sso join us as we take a look at her incredible journey, and follow her career for far, all the way up to 2026!
Take a look at Maura Higgins’ career so far:
Is Maura the host of Blind Date?
After Disney+ announced plans in 2025 to reboot classic dating show Blind Date, it was later confirmed in August 2026 that Maura would be the brand new host!
Angela Jain, Head of content, Disney+ EMEA, said: “Maura is the perfect match for our version of Blind Date. Her distinctive straight-talking humour, coupled with her experience as a reality dating show contestant, means we know she has the gravitas plus the wit to bring Blind Date to new audiences. We’re very much looking forward to Maura helping our daters navigate their own journeys to find love as she steps into the famed Blind Date host role.”
- maura higgins
