I'm A Celeb fans 'figure out' who Maura Higgins' ex is and his shocking link to a co-star after she admitted to 'scrubbing verges with his toothbrush'
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Fans of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! think they have 'figured out' who Maura Higgins' ex-boyfriend is and his shocking link to a campmate.
During Sunday night's episode, the TV personality, 33, admitted to 'scrubbing verges with his toothbrush' after discovering incriminating things on his phone.
She blamed his actions on why she was so angry on Love Island and said it was the reason that she entered the show.
Maura's fans believe that she was talking about Barry McGuigan's son, Shane, 33, who she dated back in 2018.
Their relationship began one year before finding fame on Love Island, when she worked as ring girl and he was commentating on a match.
Sharing their thoughts to X, viewers wrote: 'Is Maura talking about Barry ’s son and his toothbrush…? the time line matches up'; 'Maura was Talking about Barry's Son. Good Job Barry wasn't there.'
Fans of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! think they have 'figured out' who Maura Higgins' ex-boyfriend is and his shocking link to a campmate
During Sunday night's episode, the TV personality, 33, admitted to 'scrubbing verges with his toothbrush' after discovering incriminating things on his phone
Others added: 'I would laugh if the guy Maura is talking about that she was with is Barry’s son'; 'Not Maura talking about her ex who is Barry ’s son. She’s talking about his son right next to him and he has no clue';
'What's even more awkward is the fact that Maura dated Barry's son for a while, and it didn't end well';
Some questioned: 'Why have we not seen any chat with Maura and Barry yet? Surely they already know each other, she went out with his son'; 'Barry McGuigans son on #unpacked and nobody asked him about Maura???'
On Sunday, Maura opened up about how she found incriminating things on her then-boyfriend's phone - which convinced her to join Love Island.
Speaking to Jane and Danny during Sunday's episode, Maura admitted she had a boyfriend at the time she was offered to go on the dating show.
Maura revealed she really liked him but one day decided to go through his phone - and was not happy with what she found, so set about making him pay.
She also said that that's why she came across so angry on Love Island, because she was still furious about her ex boyfriend's betrayal.
Maura told Jane and Danny about her early career as both a hairstylist and a ring girl.
Maura's fans believe that she was talking about Barry McGuigan's son, Shane, 33, who she dated back in 2018 (pictured in 2022)
Barry was unveiled as a last minute replacement for ex footballer Ally McCoist, 62, who reportedly dropped out for a third time (Shane and dad Barry in 2014)
Sharing their thoughts to X, viewers wrote: 'Is Maura talking about Barry ’s son and his toothbrush…? the time line matches up'; 'Maura was Talking about Barry's Son'
On Sunday, Maura opened up about how she found incriminating things on her then-boyfriend's phone - which convinced her to join Love Island
Speaking to Jane and Danny during Sunday's episode, Maura admitted she had a boyfriend at the time she was offered to go on the dating show (Pictured on Love Island in 2019)
When Jane asked how she came to be on Love Island, Maura explained: 'So I had a boyfriend at the time', detailing how she really liked him but had the offer of Love Island she one day decided to go through his phone.
Unimpressed with what she found, she revealed: 'I had a plan and no word of a lie, when he went to the gym the next day I got his toothbrush and I filmed myself scrubbing in the verges, he had a dentist appointment that day!'
An amused Danny reflected on Maura's tale: 'You don't wanna mess with Maura!'
Speaking of entering Love Island as a bombshell, she said: 'I went in like a bull in a china shop because I was so angry about that whole thing'
Jane high-fived Maura and said: 'You are fierce! I love it!'
Maura's stint in the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! jungle has already had a knock-on effect, with her arrival in Thursday's episode sparking a huge ratings boost with younger viewers.
The former Love Island beauty left fans in hysterics with a string of 'brilliant' one-liners after moving into the Jungle Junkyard with fellow new arrival, Reverend Richard Coles.
Maura revealed she really liked him but one day decided to go through his phone - and was not happy with what she found, so set about making him pay
She also said that that's why she came across so angry on Love Island, because she was still furious about her ex boyfriend's betrayal
Sources told MailOnline that along with social media favourite GK Barry, Maura has seen young viewing for this year's I'm A Celebrity skyrocket, with streaming on ITVX already up 21% on the last series.
Thursday's episode also attracted an over 70% share of 16-34 year-olds, a demographic consistently targeted by ITV bosses.
A show source said: '16-34s audiences are such a coveted demographic for broadcasters and streamers, both in terms of attracting new audiences to the show and generating engagement and conversation online.
'Having popular names such as one of Love Island's best known alumni, Maura and GK Barry, one of the most popular content creators in the UK, has been hugely successful in terms of attracting a younger audience alongside the show's mainstream following.'
Maura's stint in the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! jungle has already had a knock-on effect, with her arrival in Thursday's episode sparking a huge ratings boost
She has already proven she isn't afraid to speak her mind, joking that the main camp 'can starve for all she cares' after she and Reverend Richard were tasked with a secret mission.
Upon their arrival, Maura and Richard were thrown into Jungle Junkyard, a basic camp that contains overgrown greenery and zero luxury, rather than the main camp.
However, after arriving and speaking with Ant and Dec, all was not as it seemed as a luxurious double bed, a container revealing a hidden large sofa, a cargo box opens with a large bathtub with bubbles, bath salts and hot water appeared.
It was then revealed that Maura and Richard had been tasked with a number of missions in order to win food at the Jungle Junkyard buffet and the first mission was to convince main camp that their living conditions are horrific with no bed to sleep on and basic rations.
