Reality television star Maura Higgins marked her burgeoning stateside fame in signature style this week, stepping out in a pair of statement tights that boldly declared: 'Mom, I am a rich man'. The 35-year-old, who shot to fame on Love Island UK in 2019, was celebrating her glamorous debut on the hit Peacock series, The Traitors US.
A Star-Studded Night in West Hollywood
The Irish influencer enjoyed her moment in the spotlight at a viewing party for the show's launch in West Hollywood on Thursday. She posed for pictures alongside her new co-stars, fully embracing her plans to crack the American market. Maura channelled ultimate 'It girl' energy in a glamorous ensemble, pairing her eye-catching hosiery with towering black court heels and a dramatic faux fur coat.
Her appearance on the show, which was confirmed in June 2025, is already being hailed as a success. After just one episode aired, fans on social media platform X were quick to heap praise on the newcomer, with comments ranging from 'Maura Higgins is such a baddie' to declarations that she was 'serving face'.
Embracing a 'Devious' Game Plan
True to her reputation for bringing drama, Maura has already vowed to play a sharp game. In a teaser ahead of the episode, she hinted at a 'devious' strategy, stating: 'I'm hoping I'm a Traitor and I hope to kill everyone one by one.' She added, 'If someone comes for me at the round table, God love them. Sounds a bit traitor-y to me.'
The format of the show, hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming, saw three Traitors revealed in the first episode: Candiace Dillard Bassett, Lisa Rinna, and Rob Rausch. However, a fourth secret Traitor is set to be unveiled in episode three, a role Maura has openly expressed her desire to take on.
From Love Island to Transatlantic Stardom
Maura Higgins first found fame in the UK during the fifth series of Love Island, alongside now-famous faces like Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague. Her move to establish herself in the US began in 2023, when she first appeared on American television. She later returned to the Love Island franchise as the social media presenter for Love Island USA and the Love Island Games.
Her popularity soared, and by 2024, she had landed the role of host for Love Island USA: Aftersun, becoming an instant hit with audiences. A source told The Sun in June 2025 that her slot on The Traitors was part of her rising Stateside profile, remarking, 'The future is bright - and has stars and stripes.'
As she watched the tense opening episode of The Traitors US with co-stars including Colton Underwood and Lisa Rinna, Maura's confident smile suggested her American dream is well on its way to becoming a reality.
