On Monday's episode of I'm A Celebrity, a special milestone was reached as one of the campmates celebrated their birthday. During this latest installment, it was a truly remarkable day within the camp as Maura Higgins marked her 34th year. Waking up in the midst of the jungle, she couldn't help but reflect, stating, "Birthday in the jungle! This is undoubtedly an experience I will carry with me forever and ever."
Twitter Reactions: Maura's Youthful Appearance
Taking to Twitter, now X, viewers were left in awe of Maura's age. Many praised her youthful looks and were convinced that she looked as if she were in her 20s. One person exclaimed, "Would never have guessed Maura was 34. She appears so much younger. #ImACeleb #ImACelebrity." Another account wrote, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN MAURA IS 34?! I THOUGHT SHE WAS 26 #imacelebrity." And yet another added, "No way is Maura 34? She looks so much younger #imacelebrity2024 #ImACeleb #imacelebrity."Elsewhere, another show watcher commented, "34?! she looks mid 20s!!! #ImACeleb #ImACelebrity," while a different viewer put, "Maura is 34??!? #imaceleb #imacelebrity." And a fan added, "MAURAS 34?!?! you could tell me she’s 22 i’d believe you #imaceleb."Maura's Late Addition to the Camp
Maura was a recent addition to the I'm A Celebrity camp, joining Reverend Richard Coles last week. Alongside them, they have now become part of the group that includes Loose Women panellist Jane Moore, TV personality and WAG Coleen Rooney, Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, dancer Oti Mabuse, BBC Radio presenter Dean McCullough, N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, boxing legend Barry McGuigan, McFly's Danny Jones, radio DJ Melvin Odoom, and TikTok sensation GK Barry.Maura, who rose to fame after appearing on the fifth series of Love Island in 2019, is no stranger to living in close quarters with strangers.Before entering the jungle, she shared with The Mirror, "It's been five years [since Love Island] and I think I've grown, but I still have a bit of a sharp tongue."She continued, "I'm still the same kind of girl, but I'm not going to go in there and cause chaos. However, if someone gets on my nerves, I'm not one to hold it back. I do speak my mind. If someone tries to belittle me, it really gets to me. That's one thing that really drives me crazy."I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! airs every night at 9pm on ITV1, STV, and ITV X.