Former Love Island star Chris Hughes has thrown shade at Maura Higgins following her kiss with McFly singer Danny Jones at The BRIT Awards
Chris Hughes appears to have taken a pointed dig at his former flame Maura Higgins following her headline-making kiss with McFly star Danny Jones at The BRIT Awards.
The Love Island alum, 32, now a racing pundit for ITV, didn’t hold back as he weighed in on the situation with a cryptic yet cutting remark. After the video of Maura and Danny went viral, some fans questioned if it was Maura’s ex Chris in the video rather than the McFly singer.
Seemingly addressing the swirling drama, Chris took to his Instagram Stories to share a moody snap of himself watching Entourage in a dimly lit room with a TV screen in front of him. Chris made sure his caption was a cheeky jab as he wrote: “I wasn’t at the BRITs… and I wasn’t kissing anyone x.”
The comment has only added fuel to the fire as the fallout from Maura and Danny’s kiss continues to unfold. Chris and Maura were romantically linked back in 2021, sparking speculation when they were spotted enjoying a day out at Thorpe Park. The pair appeared close, with Maura seen giggling and leaning in to whisper something in Chris’s ear. They later left the NTAs together that same year, keeping fans guessing about their relationship status.
Now, years later, Chris’s subtle shade has reignited interest in their past connection – leaving fans wondering if there’s still unfinished business between the two. It comes after Maura recently split with TOWIE star Pete Wicks, 36, after a whirlwind romance.
Back in December, while she was in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, Maura revealed that she had strong feelings for someone – and that someone turned out to be Pete. However, the pair split just before Valentine’s Day, and when Maura was asked about Pete’s whereabouts by paparazzi, she quipped: “Dunno, probably out cheating.”
Fast-forward just a few weeks later and Maura was filmed kissing fellow I’m A Celebrity star Danny, 38, at a BRIT Awards afterparty. The leaked footage of Danny and Maura at Universal’s afterparty event, which was captured just before 3am, shows the pair standing together, leaning in for what appears to be a drunken kiss.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage due to Danny’s marriage to his wife Georgia, whom he tied the knot with in 2014, and with whom he shares a six year old son, Cooper. Meanwhile, Maura has recently ended her relationship with former TOWIE star Pete. A a source told The Sun that Danny appeared to be giving Maura advice and put his arm around her shoulder at one point.
They added that she also laid her head on his shoulder as they talked with pals following her split with Pete. The insider told the publication that shortly before 3am, Danny and Maura walked into the foyer of the venue together, where their alleged kiss was filmed. The pair are said to have then grinned as they were photographed leaving alongside former I’m A Celebrity co-star, Oti.
On Tuesday, Maura broke her cover for the first time after her kiss with Danny. The former Love Island star was spotted waiting for a taxi at her apartment complex as she continues to keep a low profile after kissing Danny at the BRIT Awards after party. Maura kept things casual in a pair of comfortable black pants and a leather jacket. She appeared to attempt to hide her identity as she wore a matching black cap. The reality TV star went makeup free for her latest outing.
The Mirror has approached Maura’s representatives for comment on this story.
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