Maura Higgins is gearing up to participate in the American edition of Strictly Come Dancing, expanding her presence on US screens. The popular show Dancing With The Stars recently unveiled the initial pair of celebrities slated to compete, with Love Island star Maura and Ciara Miller from Summer House joining the lineup.

The announcement was made at a Get Real event on Wednesday, teasing the upcoming reveal of Maura and Ciara’s dance partners in the coming weeks. Maura gained fame among UK audiences following her memorable stint on Love Island season 5 in 2019, where she stirred up drama in the villa, coined entertaining catchphrases, and reached the final alongside Curtis Pritchard.

Post Love Island, Maura ventured into other reality TV shows such as Dancing on Ice in 2020, Cooking with the Stars in 2022, and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2024. She further solidified her presence in the US by serving as the social media presenter for Love Island USA and Love Island Games in 2023, and later hosting Love Island USA: Aftersun starting from 2024, and Love Island Games: Aftersun since 2025.

Her popularity soared after her appearance on The Traitors US in 2026, where she reached the final but faced a shocking betrayal from her supposed ally in the game. The recent news about her involvement in Dancing With The Stars is expected to elevate Maura’s celebrity status, adding her to the list of renowned individuals who have graced the show’s ballroom in the past.

The upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars, set to air in the autumn, will feature familiar faces with Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returning as hosts, alongside judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli.

The series has a history of hosting prominent figures like Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, Mr. T, Buzz Aldrin, Pamela Anderson, Nicole Scherzinger, Priscilla Presley, Patti LaBelle, and Billy Ray Cyrus.