Maura Higgins’ return to TV confirmed after Danny Jones ‘drunken kiss’
Maura Higgins has reportedly filmed her TV comeback weeks after she appeared to kiss Danny Jones at a Brits afterparty.
The Love Island star, 34, has not publicly addressed their embrace but has been sharing social media about various work projects, including a business trip to LA and a gin event launch with Margot Robbie.
Her next venture, and her first on-screen appearance since the embrace with her I’m A Celebrity co-star, Danny, 38, will be the BBC’s reboot of game show Blankety Blank.
Maura reportedly appears as a contestant on the programme hosted by Bradley Walsh and filmed her episode at Maidstone Studios in Kent last month.
A source told The Sun: ‘Since that unfortunate incident, Maura’s kept to modelling jobs and posting glossy social media videos, but this will be her first TV appearance.
‘She’s opening herself up to ribbing and scrutiny, but the BBC has ensured the drunken kiss stays off-limits because it’s a family show.’
While Maura has remained silent on the kissing scandal, Danny issued a public apology to his wife, model Georgia Horsley, 38.
The McFly singer has been married to Georgia, a former Miss England, since 2014, and they have a son, Cooper, together.
In an Instagram Story, he wrote: ‘Sorry it’s taken me a while to post this but I’ve taken some time out to be with those closest to me.
‘I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love them so much and we’ll continue to deal with this privately.
‘I love you guys, thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. See you all soon, Danny.’
After his apology, Georgie reportedly moved out of the family home and stayed with her best friend Rose Mahon.
It was later claimed she returned after a week’s break to give her husband a ‘second chance.’
A source told The Sun: ‘Her relationship with Danny was pushed to breaking point and they are still trying to work out what they want.
‘Danny has made it clear he will do anything to make it work.’
The King of the Jungle is set to have a busy summer with gigs lined up with McFly as they go on a joint tour with Busted that extends into the later half of the year across the UK and Ireland.
Georgia is expected to return to her Mum’s The Word! podcast – which she hosts with Kelsey Parker – soon and is set to take it live at the Big Feastival in the Cotswolds in August.
Blankety Blank returned in 2021 after nearly two decades off-screen.
First launched in 1979, the show was inspired by the American game show Match Game.
It was hosted by Sir Terry Wogan from 1979 to 1983 before Les Dawson took over from 1984 to 1990.
Lily Savage eventually revived Blankety Blank from 1997 to 1999 and then again from 2001 to 2002.
Metro has contacted Maura’s reps and the BBC for comment.
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