Maura Higgins is secretly dating Pete Wicks as they were spotted snogging at Broadwick Soho Hotel at the weekend, according to new reports.
The Love Island star, 33, and the TOWIE alum, 36, enjoyed an intimate alfresco lunch at the London eatery.
The couple were first reported to be dating in October 2023 as they were seen looking rather cosy at the Pride Of Britain Awards.
And in pictures obtained by The Sun, it seems the celebrity duo have taken their relationship to the next level as they could be seen passionately kissing.
Maura, who split from American stuntman boyfriend Bobby Holland Hanton earlier this year, wrapped her arms around Pete’s neck and kissed him during a romantic luncheon together.
Maura Higgins, 33, is secretly dating Pete Wicks, 36, as they were spotted snogging at Broadwick Soho Hotel at the weekend, according to new reports
The Love Island star and the TOWIE alum enjoyed an intimate alfresco lunch at the London eatery
A source told the publication: ‘Maura had been sitting on the terrace with friends for an hour before Pete arrived.
‘After they’d sat there for a while Maura went in for a long kiss with Pete. It wasn’t the kind of kiss you’d give a friend, it was very passionate.
‘Maura and Pete seemed to be really into each other and kept looking into each other’s eyes before kissing again a number of times. They were all over each other. They looked totally in love and weren’t trying to hide it from anyone.’
MailOnline have contacted Maura’s representatives for a comment.
Maura recently revealed that she is not short of offers and has had American A-listers slide into her DMS and ask her out.
Speaking to Closer, the Love Island USA star said: ‘I’ve had Hollywood men slide into my DMs.
‘But I’m not going to do that, be flown to Hollywood for a first date. They have to come to me!’
Maura also confirmed that she has moved on from her ex Bobby following a 10 month whirlwind romance, but refused to give more details.
The couple were first reported to be dating in October 2023 as they were seen looking rather cosy at the Pride Of Britain Awards (pictured at the POB)
A source said: ‘Maura had been sitting on the terrace with friends for an hour before Pete arrived. After they’d sat there for a while Maura went in for a long kiss with Pete. It wasn’t the kind of kiss you’d give a friend, it was very passionate’
Maura recently revealed that she is not short of offers and has had American A-listers slide into her DMS and ask her out
She added: ‘I’m dating… The thing with me is I won’t just date someone.
‘I don’t go off just looks, I have to be speaking to somebody for quite some time to sort of get their vibe. It needs to be flirty, getting to know each other, getting a vibe.’
Maura – who currently hosts Love Island Aftersun in the US – has previously dated Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, as well as her Love Island co-stars Christopher Taylor and Curtis Pritchard.
The reality star shot to fame on the fifth series of Love Island UK in 2019, but landed the job in America as host of their spin-off show.
Bobby and Maura were first romantically linked after they were first spotted on a date in London in May.
The couple were then seen enjoying several passionate kisses while on holiday together in Ibiza in June.
Maura confirmed her relationship with Bobby – a successful stuntman, who regularly plays Chris Hemsworth’s stunt double – during a December appearance on the Late Late Late Show hosted by Patrick Kielty.
It comes after Maura was left mortified after an unseen Aftersun clip showed her flirting with a hunky Love Island USA contestant, before she confessed her love for him and begged to enter the villa as a bombshell.
Maura also confirmed that she has moved on from her ex Bobby Holland Hanton following a 10 month whirlwind romance
Maura – who currently hosts Love Island Aftersun in the US – has previously dated Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice
She rose to fame on Love Island with Chris Taylor in 2019, but left the villa with Curtis Pritchard (pictured)
Maura’s revelation comes after she was left mortified when an unseen Aftersun clip showed her flirting with hunky Love Island USA contestant Harrison, before confessing her love for him
The presenter stared after him longingly once their interview had finished, before making her a heart shape with her hands, and mouthing: ‘I love you!’ to his back
Hunky diamond dealer, Harrison Luna, 27, caught Maura’s eye immediately, after she interviewed him on the show.
Maura gushed to Love Island US host Ariana Madix and Aftersun guest Katie Maloney: ‘He’s hot!’
In an unseen clip that aired on the spin off show, after the presenter had interviewed Harrison she could be seen staring after him longingly, before making her a heart shape to him with her hands, and mouthing: ‘I love you!’ behind his back.
As he left the set, Maura sighed dreamily and commented: ‘What a man’ before making a desperate plea to the producers and asking: ‘Can I go in as a bombshell?’
After watching the clip back with Ariana and Katie, Maura was left mortified while the other two women applauded her.
The brunette beauty admitted: ‘I’m actually weirded out by how much I was staring at him. What was that?’
Imitating her facial expressions, she added: ‘That is creepy! Oh my god no wonder I am single.’