FEARLESS Maura Higgins is striding high — a year on from the storm over her Brits kiss with McFly’s Danny Jones.

The 35-year-old Love Islander dressed to impress walking to meetings in New York carrying a £20,000 Hermès Birkin bag.

Maura Higgins in a black outfit, wearing a mini skirt, tights, and an off-the-shoulder top.
Maura Higgins struts into New York meetings with a £20k Hermès Birkin — a year after her Brits snog with McFly’s Danny JonesCredit: Getty

Maura Higgins and Danny Jones walking together at an afterparty.
Danny and Maura enjoying themselves at last year’s BritsCredit: Splash

Danny Jones in a cap with a smiley face logo, and Georgia Horsley behind him, with their child in front.
Danny, 39, skipped this year’s Brit Awards, instead opting for a family day out with wife Georgia, son Cooper and friendsCredit: Click News and Media
Her star is soaring Stateside after a storming run on The Traitors US.

Meanwhile, singer Danny, 39, skipped this year’s Brit Awards for a family day out with wife Georgia, son Cooper and friends.

A source said: “In the wake of their Brits snog, Maura received so much hate but what a difference a year makes.

“She’s never been bigger, with TV execs and brands clamouring to work with her, and has won legions of fans at home and across the pond.

“Danny is at home with his family, with no official plans in place for any new music from McFly.

“The next series of ITV’s The Voice, on which he is a judge, has been pushed back to autumn too.” Maura has been on the press tour for The Traitors US after reaching its final.

Snake wrangler Rob Rausch betrayed her to win the game and pledged to buy her a Birkin bag as a consolation prize with some of his £166,000 winnings.

It was not clear if the bag she was hauling on Monday was from him.

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Meanwhile, Danny was seen out at the weekend in a casual khaki jacket, black baggy pants and a cap.

Wife Georgia opted for an all-black look with a puffer coat and boots.

The couple got married in 2014, welcoming Cooper in January 2018. But Danny’s kiss put a major strain on their marriage.

He broke his silence a week later, writing: “I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation.

“I love them so much and we’ll continue to deal with this privately.”

He met Maura while winning I’m A Celebrity in December 2024.

Last week, Maura declared she had been celibate for a year, explaining: “I’ve got severe trust issues. I’ve been cheated on by the majority of my exes.”

Maura Higgins wearing a black latex outfit, including a hat and gloves, seated in a green armchair.

The star is carving out a career for herself in the US