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\/>\n\t\t\t\tcontainer.classList.add(‘metro-video-player–related-videos-loaded’);<br \/>\n\t\t\t});<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22100557 lazyload\" alt=\"STRICT EMBARGO - NOT FOR USE BEFORE 22:30 GMT, 01 Dec 2024 - EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV\/Shutterstock (14959929ag) Challenge, Silent Letters - Maura Higgins 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' TV show, Series 24, Australia - 01 Dec 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_231597734-5e9a.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Maura Higgins has cleared up a misconception that people seem to have about her (Picture: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The 34-year-old told Metro: \u2018Do you know what I get a lot? People always go, \u201coh my god, you\u2019re so much nicer than I expected\u201d.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I get that so much, and I\u2019m always like, \u201creally? Why?\u201d And I think it\u2019s just my resting b***h face.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I give that energy off, but I don\u2019t mean to, it\u2019s just my face. But actually, I\u2019m nice to everyone.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"971\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22100553 lazyload\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Maura Higgins attend Oh Polly's Runway Show During London Fashion Week 2024 at St. John's Hyde Park on February 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack\/Getty Images for Oh Polly)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_192422284-7502.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>The TV legend has returned home from the jungle (Picture: Eamonn M. McCormack\/Getty Images for Oh Polly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"363\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22076840 lazyload\" alt=\"STRICT EMBARGO - NOT FOR USE BEFORE 22:30 GMT, 27 Nov 2024 - EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV\/Shutterstock (14949268az) Watergate - Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' TV show, Series 24, Australia - 27 Nov 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_231124338-93e2.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Maura addressed the tension between Dean and Melvin in the camp (Picture: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But it\u2019s certainly that nice side of her that came out on I\u2019m A Celebrity in what turned out to be <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/09\/im-a-celebrity-2024-proof-best-tv-doesnt-need-drama-22151616\/\">one of the most wholesome seasons<\/a> of the reality competition.<\/p>\n<p>With very little drama taking place, aside from some <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/13\/im-a-celebrity-viewers-embarrassed-dean-mccullough-reignites-feud-22187487\/\">bickering about chores<\/a>, the celebrities appeared to \u2018compliment each other so harmoniously\u2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/11\/27\/im-not-convinced-this-years-im-a-celebrity-good-tv-22068982\/\">in the words of former campmate Gillian McKeith<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And Maura has insisted there were no unaired arguments, and the camp really did get along as viewers saw.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about any tensions between radio presenters Melvin and \u2018HouDeani\u2019 Dean, she said: \u2018I didn\u2019t see any arguments and the whole thing with Melvin and Dean, genuinely the only bit that I saw, it was like tongue in cheek to me.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I never saw conflict or anything like that with anyone in camp. Everyone just got on, they really did.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"969\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22118734 lazyload\" alt=\"STRICT EMBARGO - NOT FOR USE BEFORE 22:15 GMT, 04 Dec 2024 - EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley\/ITV\/Shutterstock (14968131au) Bushtucker Trial, Arcade of Agony - Maura Higgins 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' TV show, Series 24, Australia - 04 Dec 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_231911948-c152.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>She\u2019s spoken about her time on I\u2019m A Celebrity after facing Ant and Dec\u2019s grim bushtucker trials (Picture: James Gourley\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"metro--video--warning\">\n<p><strong>Sorry, this video isn’t available any more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The harmony in camp didn\u2019t come as a surprise to her though, as Maura continued: \u2018I never went in there with expectations, but I do think it is rare to have that many people in such a small, tight space and have no arguments at all, like not even just a bicker.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Everyone just got on, we were all so, so close. There was not even a moment where I felt like even rolling my eyes at anyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It was really nice. I felt really lucky to be a part of this year\u2019s camp.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>When asked if she was wary of certain characters she may be in the jungle with before the official line-up had been announced, she told us: \u2018No because I\u2019d hate to judge someone before meeting them, you know? So I definitely didn\u2019t do that.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I was just very open minded. I get on with the majority of people anyway, so I felt like I\u2019d be fine.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22081253 lazyload\" alt=\"STRICT EMBARGO - NOT FOR USE BEFORE 22:15 GMT, 28 Nov 2024 - EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley\/ITV\/Shutterstock (14951058bx) Bushtucker Trial, Rank Bank - Coleen Rooney, Melvin Odoom, Jane Moore, Richard Coles, Tulisa Contostavlos, Barry McGuigan, Oti Mabuse, Maura Higgins and GK Barry 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' TV show, Series 24, Australia - 28 Nov 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_231209628-995a.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>This was one of the most wholesome seasons ever, with the cast all getting on (Picture: James Gourley\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"433\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22134731 lazyload\" alt=\"STRICT EMBARGO - NOT FOR USE BEFORE 22:30 GMT, 29 Nov 2024 - EDITORIAL USE ONLY Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV\/Shutterstock (14957663ah) Dinner - Maura Higgins 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' TV show, Series 24, Australia - 29 Nov 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_231358718-98e7.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>\u2018It was really nice. I felt really lucky to be a part of this year\u2019s camp.\u2019 (Picture: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite having no expectations about her campmates, Maura did admit it was \u2018much harder\u2019 than she thought it would be, but that she also didn\u2019t expect to enjoy it as much.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest obstacle to overcome though was the hunger \u2013 which several stars in the past have claimed shocked them.<\/p>\n<p>Maura said: \u2018I didn\u2019t expect the hunger to bother me that much, like I thought, oh yeah, I\u2019d be a bit hungry.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018But it\u2019s not just a bit hungry, like your stomach is growling 24\/7, you never feel satisfied. So yeah, that was tough.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>She went on: \u2018I didn\u2019t see anyone getting hangry. Everyone was in such good spirits all the time, and especially going to trials and stuff, because you\u2019re on such a low calorie diet, you\u2019re struggling for energy.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018And it\u2019s not what you see, it\u2019s a good long walk, and you\u2019re up and down steps.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018And some days you\u2019re literally just breathing loudly, and you\u2019re like, \u201coh my god, I can\u2019t do this. Why am I so unfit?\u201d But it\u2019s just because of the small calories that you\u2019re on, you\u2019re burning them.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"969\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22133093 lazyload\" alt=\"Editorial Use Only Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley\/ITV\/Shutterstock (14975090av) Maura Higgins is evicted from camp 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' TV show, Series 24, Australia - 05 Dec 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_232107041-7147.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Maura was the sixth celebrity eliminated from the jungle (Picture: James Gourley\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In previous years, it\u2019s been revealed the celebrities taking part have lost a shocking amount of weight during their time in the jungle, with 2022 contestant\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/chris-moyles\/\">Chris Moyles<\/a>\u00a0saying he\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2022\/11\/25\/im-a-celebrity-chris-moyles-reveals-massive-weight-loss-from-jungle-stint-17827199\/#:~:text=Speaking%20to%20Toby%20Tarrant%20on%20The%20Chris%20Moyles,weight%21%20%E2%80%98I%E2%80%99ve%20lost%20a%20stone%20and%20a%20half%21%E2%80%99\">lost a stone and a half<\/a>\u00a0while on the show, while last year\u2019s campmate\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/12\/19\/im-a-celebrity-2023-star-fred-sirieix-still-recovering-weight-loss-19998923\/\">Fred Sirieix said his \u2018stomach shrunk\u2019\u00a0<\/a>after the bland diet.<\/p>\n<p>This year, both Barry McGuigan and <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/16\/im-a-celebrity-star-shows-off-dramatic-weight-loss-shirtless-selfie-22195060\/\">Melvin Odoom revealed they\u2019d lost seven kilos<\/a>, while Jane Moore \u2013 who was the first eliminated contestant and left camp after 15 days \u2013 also recently said she went down from 10st 3lb to 9st 7lb and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/01\/im-a-celebrity-star-reveals-shock-weight-loss-just-two-weeks-camp-22097377\/\">her clothes were \u2018hanging off\u2019 her<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Yeah, you definitely lose weight. I mean, you\u2019re basically on rations, it\u2019s a serious diet. But also, your skin gets so clear and fresh looking, so that was quite nice to see,\u2019 Maura said.<\/p>\n<p>Now that she\u2019s left the jungle, there\u2019s reports Maura is <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/11\/im-a-celebrity-star-maura-higgins-net-worth-ahead-big-tv-gig-22165443\/\">set for a massive TV job<\/a> after \u2018catching a top producer\u2019s attention\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Teasing what\u2019s to come, she said: \u2018There\u2019s lots of stuff in the pipeline which is so exciting. But yeah, I\u2019m just open and enjoying this experience right now and seeing what comes.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I just feel very, very lucky if I\u2019m being honest.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22133066 lazyload\" alt=\"Editorial Use Only Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Gourley\/ITV\/Shutterstock (14975090v) Maura Higgins is evicted from camp 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' TV show, Series 24, Australia - 05 Dec 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_232106093-a52d.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Maura is reportedly set for a massive TV job next year (Picture: James Gourley\/ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"422\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-21870199 lazyload\" alt=\"Editorial Use Only. No Merchandising. No Commercial Use Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV\/REX (10310541y) Maura Higgins 'Love Island' TV Show, Series 5, Episode 11, Majorca, Spain - 14 Jun 2019 Maura and Molly-Mae Compete for Tommy?s Affections Elma Takes a Fancy to Anton the Boys Head Out on a Spa Day Can Amy and Lucie Get Their Friendship Back on Track?\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_73779097-553f-e1730216476462.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>She rose to fame on Love Island in 2019 (Picture: ITV\/REX)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Recent reports stated Maura could be taking over from Maya Jama as host of Love Island, though Maya has firmly shut down the claims she\u2019s stepping down.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the rumours, Maura told us: \u2018I\u2019m very, very flattered, but I mean, Maya is incredible, and I\u2019m very honoured to be thrown into that hat.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018But yeah, she\u2019s an incredible host, and I just think she\u2019s doing a wonderful job.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s other TV opportunities that don\u2019t appear to be on her list yet either, including following Pete Wicks \u2013 who <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/12\/06\/maura-higgins-reveals-unusual-first-date-pete-wicks-22134318\/\">she is rumoured to be dating<\/a> \u2013 onto <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/strictly-come-dancing\/https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/strictly-come-dancing\/\">Strictly Come Dancing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019ve never really thought of it. I mean, I\u2019m not a dancer,\u2019 she said, and when we pointed out that she was on Dancing On Ice earlier this year, continued: \u2018Yeah, and I struggled. I hadn\u2019t skated either.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018So I\u2019ve never performed, I\u2019d never danced. But you know what? Never say never. I mean, I can\u2019t imagine I\u2019d do very well. I\u2019m up for a challenge.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maura Higgins on coming out of the I'm A Celeb Jungle and her resting b***h face woes\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uW6T6GZkxU0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"449\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22199090 lazyload\" alt=\"Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX (10529320da) Maura Higgins and Alexander Demetriou 'Dancing On Ice' TV show, Series 12, Episode 3, Hertfordshire, UK - 19 Jan 2020\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/PRI_122818344-db70-e1734365430153.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Maura starred on Dancing On Ice in 2020 (Picture: REX)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"437\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-21742962 lazyload\" alt=\"EMBARGOED TO 2035 SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal during the dress rehearsal for Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC1. Issue date: Saturday October 5, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/demoslotrupiah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/SEI_224529783-b132.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>But she\u2019s not too sure about following Pete Wicks \u2013 who she\u2019s rumoured to be dating\u2019 on Strictly Come Dancing (Picture: Guy Levy\/BBC\/PA Wire)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another challenge she seems to be up for is that of a Bond girl, to star alongside the latest lead for the iconic role, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2024\/03\/19\/aaron-taylor-johnson-new-james-bond-actor-20489248\/\">thought to be Aaron Taylor-Johnson<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Ooh a Bond girl, maybe\u2026 I don\u2019t know\u2026 I\u2019d probably like to play a character that is the complete opposite to me, and really dive into character.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I think that\u2019s what I\u2019d love to do. 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