Reality TV star Maura Higgins, a beloved contestant from the last season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, recently embarked on an epic journey from London to Fiji, only to be met with unexpected turmoil mid-flight. The 34-year-old, known for keeping her Instagram followers in the loop with vibrant updates, shared a glimpse into her travel prep with a selfie captioned, “Here’s me for the next 25+ hours. Hair mask. Bio collagen face mask. Oil all over body.” But what started as a glamorous long-haul flight quickly turned into a nightmare when Maura received a distressing message: her luggage had been left behind.
The message, which Maura shared via a screenshot, read, “Maura’s luggage was left behind. This item was left behind at Terminal 3 around 5.11pm.” The news sent the star into a spiral of worry. Captioning the image, she wrote, “Oh brilliant. Now I have to sit on this flight riddled with anxiety until I land at LAX.” The thought of being separated from her essentials for the 25-hour journey was enough to unsettle anyone, but for Maura, the situation only worsened upon landing.
After touching down in Los Angeles, Maura faced another blow. “Why would they give me more anxiety by telling me someone has took it?” she lamented on Instagram. Standing alone by the empty conveyor belt, she added with a touch of humor, “Everyone has left the conveyor belt and I’m just here like… I’M JUST A GIRL that needs her hair extensions and fake tan.” Her candid vulnerability resonated with fans, who flooded her comments with messages of support, empathizing with the stress of lost luggage—especially for someone whose polished persona relies on those beauty must-haves.
Maura’s ordeal comes on the heels of her memorable stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, where she tackled grueling challenges in the South African wilderness. The all-star edition of the show, which aired last season, saw fan-favorites like Helen Flanagan, Carol Vorderman, and Joe Swash return to face TV’s toughest trials. Myleene Klass ultimately claimed victory, but the series left a lasting impression, prompting ITV to greenlight a second installment set to air in 2026.
Hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the dynamic duo behind the show, recently shared their excitement for the upcoming season. In a lively Instagram announcement, they revealed a thrilling twist: the finale will be broadcast live from the UK, with viewers at home voting to crown the next I’m A Celebrity legend. “The campmates really brought their A-game to the first series, so we can’t wait to be back for more trials, challenges, and surprises amongst the beautiful South African landscape,” Ant said. Dec, ever the jokester, quipped, “Like all the best events, it only comes around every three years,” before adding, “We’ve heard some of the new trials are truly epic, even by I’m A Celeb standards!”
The announcement has sparked buzz among fans, eager to see which iconic contestants will return to face the revamped challenges. With a live trial deciding the winner, the stakes are higher than ever. As Dec humorously remarked, “Hang on a minute, so the viewers will pick the winner of I’m A Celebrity. Where do we get these mad ideas from?” The clip ended with the pair playfully shouting the show’s name, with Dec finally calling it quits: “That’s enough.”
For Maura, the journey to Fiji may have started with a luggage mishap and a wave of anxiety, but her resilience and humor shine through, reminding fans why she’s a standout in the reality TV world. As she navigates this latest challenge, her followers are rooting for her to reclaim her hair extensions, fake tan, and peace of mind—ready to cheer her on for whatever adventure comes next.