The $30 million toe in the water

Maura Higgins has made a significant splash in the US entertainment industry, with appearances at the Golden Globes and a starring role in the upcoming series of Dancing With The Stars.

According to sources, Higgins has signed with major US talent agency Creative Artist Agency, whose clients include Lady Gaga.

The move comes after months of Higgins' growing work in the United States, including her appearance on The Traitors US.

From Love Island to Hollywood A-lister

Higgins' journey to stardom began on the ITV2 dating show Love Island, where she quickly became a fan favorite due to her fiery arguments and hilarious one-liners.

Since leaving the show, Higgins has gone on to present Love Island USA: Aftersun, star on I'm A Celeb, and most recently take part in The Traitors US.

Her work in the US appers to have culminated with her bagging an invite to the prestigious Golden Globes in LA earlier this year, where she mixed with the likes of Jennifer Lawrence , Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emma Stone.

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The Daily Mail understands that Higgins chose to sign with Align, a public relations agency specializing in growing careers in the US, last year.

However, the exact details of her deal with Align remain unclear, with sources close to the agency refusing to comment on the matter.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

Higgins' rapid rise to fame in the US entertainment industry echoes that of her close pal Molly-Mae Hague,who also rose to fame on Love Island in 2019.

Since then,Hague has gone on to become a successful influencer and fashion entrepreneur , with a net worth estimated to be in the millions.

However, Higgins' path to stardom has been marked by controversy, including a highly publicized feud with fellow Love Island star, Liberty Poole.

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According to reports, Higgins has been spending plentty of time in America over the past few months as she furthers her career there.

However, the exact details of her US work remain unclear, with sources close to the agency refusing to comment on the matter.