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Maura Higgins' Ambitious Rise: Insiders Detail 'Ruthless' Pursuit of A-List Status

Sources close to the reality star describe a driven individual aiming for global fame, drawing parallels to Kim Kardashian.

US Politics • 3 hours ago
Maura Higgins' Ambitious Rise: Insiders Detail 'Ruthless' Pursuit of A-List Status

Maura Higgins is on a relentless pursuit of A-list celebrity status, with insiders describing her ambition as a "chainsaw" approach to carving out a path to global fame. Sources close to the Irish model and reality television personality suggest she aims to become "bigger than Kim Kardashian."

Higgins, who gained prominence on the British reality series Love Island, is currently participating in "America's Strictly," a U.S. iteration of the popular dance competition. An insider commented on her intense focus, stating, "She's throwing everything she has at Dancing With The Stars. She is determined to win and will tread on anyone who stands in her way."

This drive is reportedly a long-standing characteristic. Having grown up in Ballymahon, County Longford, Higgins left school at 16 to pursue a career as a hairdresser, but her aspirations extended far beyond.

Growing up in the small town of Ballymahon in County Longford, Maura left school aged 16 to become a hairdresser but wanted more

Insiders characterize her approach as distinctly assertive. "Most people stab you in the back. Maura takes a chainsaw to your face," one source told Dolly Busby, who reported on Higgins for the Daily Mail. This description highlights a perceived lack of subtlety in her ambition.

Maura Higgins with her then-boyfriend Curtis Pritchard in 2019 on Love Island

Beyond her television appearances, Higgins has been seen at high-profile events, including the Victoria's Secret fashion show. Her strategic engagement with public life appears to be a deliberate component of her ascent toward broader fame.


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