Podcast episode · 29 January 2026

Who Is The Real Maura Higgins?

Traitors Star Maura Higgins opens up about her early life, growing up in a small Irish town, and her journey to fame on Love Island. For the first time…

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24 min

Traitors Star Maura Higgins opens up about her early life, growing up in a small Irish town, and her journey to fame on Love Island. For the first time, Maura reveals the untold story behind her rise to stardom, the challenges she faced, and the relationships that shaped her.

(00:00) Intro

(00:46) Maura Takes Paul Through Her Experience of Childhood

(04:51) Maura’s Experience of Her Parents’ Divorce

(08:44) Maura’s Strict School Education

(14:39) How Maura’s Upbringing Shaped Her Relationships as an Adult

(16:59) What Maura Did Immediately After Leaving School

(18:40) Maura’s First Experiences of Modelling

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