Maura Higgins’ new reality TV gig REVEALED after she was replaced on Love Island USA

LOVE Island star Maura Higgins toasts the news she has a spot on The Traitors USA with a cuppa as she basks on a Grecian holiday. 

The Sun can reveal the Irish model, 34, will join the A-list cast as her stock blooms Stateside. 

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Love Island star Maura Higgins toasts the news she has a spot on The Traitors USA with a cuppa as she enjoys a break on a Greek Island
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Maura had been relaxing on a break on MykonosCredit: Instagram
Maura Higgins in a pink dress.
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Talking about Maura's new US-based role, a pal said: 'The future is bright — and has stars and stripes'Credit: Getty

A source said: “Maura is becoming a huge star across the pond and her slot on The Traitors is just part of that. 

“The future is bright — and has stars and stripes.” 

Rumours swirled she had joined the US version of the TV mystery game — which always has a celeb cast — when she stepped aside from hosting Love Island USA’s sister show Aftersun

But in an announcement video this week, she told Aussie replacement Sophie Monk: “Don’t get too comfy, I’m coming back.” 

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Maura has just become a global ambassador for L’Oreal and is fresh from a posh brand trip with Space NK to Mykonos, where she posed in her bikini. 

She was joined by fellow Love Islander Amber Gill, looking red hot in a sparkly mini dress. 

The star was previously said to be “relieved” to have been offered work from L’Oreal, who have offered her six-figures having been impressed with her shoot for MAC cosmetics.

The Traitors USA role should put an even bigger smile on the Irish model's face.

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