Stylish Maura Higgins makes the most of her last days in luxury with lunch at Claridge’s alongside pal Olivia Attwood – ahead of I’m A Celeb stint as a latecomer

Maura Higgins wowed in a leggy tweed mini dress as she headed for lunch at Claridge’s in London with her pal Olivia Attwood on Tuesday.

The Love Island star, 33, was making the most of luxurious meals out ahead of appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! as a latecomer.

Maura and Reverend Richard Coles are set to take part in the ITV show, and are expected to be flying to Australia and heading into the camp later in the series. 

For her lunch out which was an event with brand Space NK she showed off her toned pins in the dress which featured a high neck design and gold ʙuттons and was teamed with sheer тιԍнтs.

She boosted her height with shiny gold heels and carried a stylish dark red leather coat in her hand as she puffed on a vape.

Maura Higgins wowed in a leggy tweed mini dress as she headed for lunch at Claridge's in London with her pal Olivia Attwood on Tuesday

Maura Higgins wowed in a leggy tweed mini dress as she headed for lunch at Claridge’s in London with her pal Olivia Attwood on Tuesday

The Love Island star, 33, was making the most of luxurious meals out ahead of appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! as a latecomer

The Love Island star, 33, was making the most of luxurious meals out ahead of appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! as a latecomer

Olivia, 33, joined Maura for the lunch and wore a smart blue blazer and carried a mini yellow Birkin

Olivia, 33, joined Maura for the lunch and wore a smart blue blazer and carried a mini yellow Birkin

Maura wore her brunette tresses pulled back and opted for a glowing makeup look while accessorising with stud earrings.

The star looked in good spirits as she hopped out of her car to head into the restaurant before later leaving and puffing on her vape.

Olivia, 33, joined Maura for the lunch and wore a smart blue blazer and carried a mini yellow Birkin.

TOWIE’s Chloe Lewis was also at the girly lunch and wore a stylish brown co-ord as she was spotted outside the H๏τel.

Maura will soon be trading fancy lunches out with her pals for something entirely different. 

Earlier this month Maura was confirmed as one of the famous faces taking part in this year’s I’m A Celeb.

It was previously reported that I’m A Celebrity bosses had set their sights on Maura after boxer Tommy Fury withdrew at the last minute.

ITV were then eyeing up Molly-Mae Hague’s best friend Maura to take his place in the jungle, with bosses banking on the Irish beauty to spill the beans about her pal.

Maura and Reverend Richard Coles are set to take part in the ITV show, and are expected to be heading into the camp later in the series

Maura and Reverend Richard Coles are set to take part in the ITV show, and are expected to be heading into the camp later in the series

For her lunch out which was an event with brand Space NK she showed off her toned pins in the dress She put on a leggy display as usual

For her lunch out which was an event with brand Space NK she showed off her toned pins in the dress

The leggy dress featured a high neck design and gold ʙuттons and was teamed with sheer тιԍнтs

The leggy dress featured a high neck design and gold ʙuттons and was teamed with sheer тιԍнтs

Maura wore her brunette tresses pulled back and opted for a glowing makeup look while accessorising with stud earrings

Maura wore her brunette tresses pulled back and opted for a glowing makeup look while accessorising with stud earrings

Maura will soon be trading fancy lunches out with her pals for something entirely different over in Australia

Maura will soon be trading fancy lunches out with her pals for something entirely different over in Australia 

She boosted her height with shiny gold heels and carried a stylish dark red leather coat in her hand as she puffed on a vape

She boosted her height with shiny gold heels and carried a stylish dark red leather coat in her hand as she puffed on a vape

Earlier this month Maura was confirmed as one of the famous faces taking part in this year's I'm A Celeb

Earlier this month Maura was confirmed as one of the famous faces taking part in this year’s I’m A Celeb

It was previously reported that I'm A Celebrity bosses had set their sights on Maura after boxer Tommy Fury withdrew at the last minute

It was previously reported that I’m A Celebrity bosses had set their sights on Maura after boxer Tommy Fury withdrew at the last minute

ITV were then eyeing up Molly-Mae Hague's best friend Maura to take his place in the jungle, with bosses banking on the Irish beauty to spill the beans about her pal

ITV were then eyeing up Molly-Mae Hague’s best friend Maura to take his place in the jungle, with bosses banking on the Irish beauty to spill the beans about her pal

A source told The Sun: 'With Tommy Fury pulling out it gave show bosses the opportunity to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate'

A source told The Sun: ‘With Tommy Fury pulling out it gave show bosses the opportunity to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate’

On Monday night Maura enjoyed her last date night out with new flame Pete Wicks before heading to Australia

On Monday night Maura enjoyed her last date night out with new flame Pete Wicks before heading to Australia

She puffed on her vape outside Claridge's

She puffed on her vape outside Claridge’s

A source told The Sun: ‘With Tommy Fury pulling out it gave show bosses the opportunity to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate.

‘She’ll bringing a bit of glamour to the jungle and make a brilliant campmate because she’s got a great sense of humour and is bound to get on with everyone.

‘It’s shaping up to be a strong year for woman on I’m A Celebrity this year.’

With Tommy out of the running, it was said to have paved the way for Maura’s appearance on the show as it meant that there wouldn’t be two stars from the 2019 series of the famous dating show in the jungle.

On Monday night Maura enjoyed her last date night out with new flame Pete Wicks before heading to Australia.

Read More PICTURED: Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins share a steamy kiss after confirming romance article image

She was spending some quality time with former TOWIE star Pete, 36, ahead of weeks away from each other when she takes part in the show.

Pete and Maura were first linked back in August, and last month confirmed their relationship with a PDA-filled display in London.

For their date night seeing pianist Ludovico Einaudi at the London Palladium Maura flashed her toned legs in a white frilly skirt which she wore with a black velvet waistcoat.

The pair, who first met back in 2019 after Maura’s stint on Love Island, looked happy and relaxed together. 

Despite Pete being linked to his Strictly dance partner Jowita Przystal, it appears Maura and Pete are now spending more time together. 

At the end of October the Maura and Pete were seen kissing in the street outside Gloria restaurant in Shoreditch.

A few days before Maura had broken her silence on the rumours surrounding her romance with Pete, while appearing on the We Need To Talk podcast with Paul Brunson.

Maura will join the likes of Coleen Rooney, Jane Moore, Tulisa and Strictly's Oti Mabuse in the Jungle

Maura will join the likes of Coleen Rooney, Jane Moore, Tulisa and Strictly’s Oti Mabuse in the Jungle

She blew a kiss to a pal

She blew a kiss to a pal

TOWIE's Chloe Lewis was also at the girly lunch and wore a stylish brown co-ord as she was spotted outside the H๏τel

TOWIE’s Chloe Lewis was also at the girly lunch and wore a stylish brown co-ord as she was spotted outside the H๏τel

Maura wore her brunette tresses in an up do

Maura wore her brunette tresses in an up do

She accessorised with gold jewellery

She accessorised with gold jewellery

Maura will soon be jetting to Australia

Maura will soon be jetting to Australia 

She was enjoying the lunch out

She was enjoying the lunch out

She looked as radiant as ever

She looked as radiant as ever 

She chatted to a pal outside

She chatted to a pal outside 

Maura carried a Chanel bag over her shoulder

Maura carried a Chanel bag over her shoulder

She showed off her incredible legs

She showed off her incredible legs

Chloe looked great in her brown co-ord

Chloe looked great in her brown co-ord

When Paul asked Maura if she and Pete ‘were a thing’, Maura told the host: ‘We just get on very, very well. I adore him, he’s an amazing person.

‘Do you know what’s so weird? We met very soon after me coming off Love Island and we just instantly clicked.

‘Our humour is the same. It’s like that sick, dark humour. It’s very abusive. We abuse each other. Very nasty, it’s hilarious.’

Maura split from her American stuntman boyfriend Bobby Holland Hanton earlier this year, and she has also previously dated Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, as well as her Love Island co-stars Christopher Taylor and Curtis Pritchard.

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is one of the bookies' favourites to win this year's I'm A Celeb

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He is also a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was previously courted by I'm A Celeb bosses back in 2021

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show's history

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss. 

She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.  

 

 

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