Maura Higgins has offered a behind-the-scenes look at her rigorous training for the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars, as her partnership with Mark Ballas has reportedly ignited a 'fix row' among her competitors.
Higgins, 35, shared new Instagram photos on Saturday depicting her intense rehearsal sessions, where Ballas, son of professional dancer Shirley Ballas, appears to be pushing her to her limits. One image captures a visibly exhausted Higgins on the floor in gym wear and gold dance shoes, catching her breath between routines. Other photos show Ballas humorously pulling at her shoe and giving a thumbs-up while Higgins rests with a bin nearby.
The pair, who previously developed a friendship on the US version of The Traitors earlier this year, are also seen in promotional shots looking to be in good spirits. Despite the apparent camaraderie between Higgins and Ballas, sources suggest that Higgins's casting and her prominent pairing have caused discontent among other contestants.
Allegations suggest that Higgins was keen to be partnered with the popular Ballas and actively sought to avoid a pairing with dancer Gleb Savchenko. A source told The Sun that Higgins has been