Maura Higgins' TV return confirmed weeks after drunken Danny Jones kiss

has returned to TV after a period of laying low following her kiss with singer . Last month Maura and hit headlines after they were spotted kissing at the award's afterparty. This came as a shock as 39-year-old Danny has a wife, Georgia, and a seven-year-old son named Cooper. In the midst of the scandal, Maura got on a plane and fled the country. shared a photo from inside the plane on her story, hours after reports claimed she and Danny had partied together until 6am at the bash.

The snap saw Maura's point of view from a luxurious plane. The former star jetted off to Los Angeles, California, where she kept a low cover, frequently stepping out in sunglasses and hoodies.

Now Maura, who is back in the UK, is gearing up for the release of her new TV role.

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The 34-year-old is set to star in an upcoming episode of Blankety Blank, accoridng to On the game show, Maura will make her debut, back into TV, as a contestant.

A source told the publication: "Since that unfortunate incident, Maura’s kept to modelling jobs and posting glossy social media videos, but this will be her first TV appearance.

"She’s opening herself up to ribbing and scrutiny, but the BBC has ensured the drunken kiss stays off-limits because it’s a family show.”

Maura and Danny met last year in the I'm A Celeb jungle. Though the pair were friendly, nothing transpired of this. Danny went on to win the series and wife Georgia had even flown down to to be the first to reunite with him at the famous bridge.

As of recent, Maura has reportedly 'snubbed' Danny on their 'I'm A Celeb' group chat.

On March 12, Danny celebrated his 39th birthday and his co-stars reportedly wished him a happy birthday in their group chat.

“No one really ever speaks in it but on Danny’s birthday, everyone was pinging him a message in there," . “Maura didn’t send a message, which isn’t surprising.”

it was reported that the drunken kiss had put a massive strain on Danny's marriage to Georgia. The report suggested that the model had moved out of their shared family home and was spending time with a friend in London.

Georgia has since moved back into their home and the pair are reportedly trying to move past the scandal.

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