Danny Jones breaks cover in first TV appearance since drunken Brits kiss with Maura Higgins
DANNY Jones has returned to TV for the first time since his controversial Brit Awards night out with Maura Higgins.
The married singer, 38, rubbed shoulders with Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace for a heartwarming children’s event - days after The Sun revealed his boozy kiss with Love Islander Maura at an after party.
The final of BBC 500 Words, a competition celebrating young writers, aired on The One Show with Danny among a host of stars invited to present awards and honour the talented children.
The I'm A Celeb star joined bandmate Tom Fletcher to present the silver award in the 5–7 age category to Michael Morley for his story Thumbed Cat.
After the ceremony, the pair treated the crowd to an acoustic rendition of their hit song It’s All About You.
Speaking on camera, Danny reflected on the event, saying: “Today has been fun.
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“Having a little boy myself, the power of stories, the power of imagination.
“It is inspiring me, not just the kids, so it was an amazing day.”
The singer’s Palace appearance comes as he held crisis talks with his wife Georgia Horsley over sharing a kiss with Love Island star Maura Higgins at a Brits afterparty.
Danny, who has been married to wife Georgia since 2014, has stayed quiet on the incident.
Sources told The Sun that Tom is embarrassed about getting caught up in Danny Jones' drama.
McFly have previously made no secret about their difficulties with each other in the past.
In 2016 – when they took a hiatus – they ended up having therapy together and described their relationship as ‘complicated’.
Lead singer Tom accompanied Danny to the Brits over the weekend, and is said to be ‘humiliated' after being unnecessarily caught up in the drama.
A source said: “Tom is by no means a party animal – in fact he made it quite clear the afterparty was not on his mind, but Danny had other ideas.
“Tom wasn't there when the pair were seen getting close, but feels he is still associated with what went on.
“He doesn’t even know Maura, he doesn’t follow her or any other Love Island stars – he just doesn’t really mix in those circles."
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I’m a Celebrity winner Danny held crunch talks with his wife
Insiders said Danny and wife Georgia, both 38, had spoken about his night out after the Brit Awards and were keen to “move on with their lives”.
A source said: “This saga has been embarrassing and Danny had a lot of explaining to do.”
Danny and Georgia have been away from their London home since the story broke.
A pal added: “Danny and Georgia have been together for a long time and have spoken about that night.
"They are keen to just move past it and get on with their lives.
“They’ve been away for a few days and they are focused on being a family unit.
“Danny and Georgia are both committed to each other and are moving on with their lives.”
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Georgia, the winner of Miss England 2007, was due to appear at a public Q&A at The Baby Show at London’s Excel Centre this Saturday.
She was booked to talk about motherhood alongside her Mum’s the Word podcast co-host Kelsey Parker but insiders told The Sun she had cancelled.
