Maura Higgins Joins Barry McGuigan on I'm A Celeb

Maura Higgins, known from Love Island, is set to enter the I'm A Celebrity jungle where she will encounter Barry McGuigan, the father of her ex-boyfriend Shane. The relationship with Shane took place in 2018 when Maura worked as a ring girl, but it ended amicably due to distance and busy schedules. Barry McGuigan, a boxing legend, has joined the show after Ally McCoist withdrew, and he has faced personal challenges following the loss of his daughter to cancer. Maura is currently dating Pete Wicks, but she will be participating in the show while leaving him behind. Sources indicate that Maura's inclusion was timely, as show producers sought new contestants after Tommy Fury's exit. The dynamics of her past relationship with Shane may add an interesting twist to her experience in the jungle.