Maura Higgins Opens Up About Trust Issues and Early Relationship Phone Checks
Maura Higgins has candidly revealed that she goes through a man's phone just one week into dating him, attributing this behaviour to what she describes as serious trust issues. The 35-year-old star of The Traitors US explained that a history of disappointing romantic experiences has transformed her into an investigator when it comes to new relationships.
From Failed Romances to Investigative Dating
In a recent interview with Glamour Magazine, Maura detailed her relationship red flags, with trust issues taking centre stage. I'd say my biggest red flag in a relationship is I've got serious trust issues, she stated. If I'm dating you and it's only a week in, I've already gone through your phone. I've turned into a bit of an investigator because men have done me dirty.
Maura characterised this phone-snooping habit as a beige flag that she and others label red, acknowledging its inappropriateness while admitting she is likely to repeat it. We call it red because it's not okay to go through someone's phone, but I'm going to do it again, she confessed.
Public Relationships and Past Accusations
These comments follow months after Maura made a pointed remark about her ex-boyfriend Pete Wicks allegedly cheating on her. Reports indicated that their relationship ended when Maura discovered texts from other women on his phone, though insiders claimed Pete was never unfaithful and was distressed by the allegations.
Maura's dating history has unfolded largely in the public eye, including:
- A romance with Curtis Pritchard from Love Island
- A subsequent relationship with Chris Taylor, also from the show
- A four-month stint with axed Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice
- Denials of involvement with TOWIE's Joey Essex after a kiss at the 2022 National TV Awards
- A ten-month relationship with stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton, ending in March 2024
More recently, Maura was seen sharing a drunken kiss with McFly's Danny Jones at a BRIT Awards afterparty, despite his decade-long marriage.
Current Romance Rumours with Co-Star Rob Rauch
Maura has now sparked speculation about a potential romance with her The Traitors US co-star Rob Rauch, 27. Fans have noted apparent chemistry between the two, with many hoping for a relationship to develop.
When questioned by Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live about these rumours, Maura responded coyly. I saw, there's a lot of videos on TikTok at the moment, she said regarding the online buzz. Pressed further, she replied, I mean, you’ll have to watch the show to see if that happened.
In the game, Maura plays as a Faithful while Rob is secretly a Traitor. The pair previously knew each other from Love Island US, where Rob appeared as a contestant in 2023 and 2024, while Maura hosts the spin-off show Aftersun.
Fans have highlighted their interactions, such as when Maura was asked which co-star she'd bring to the Love Island hideaway and answered, Ermm, I would probably say Rob. We’re both from Love Island! One supporter commented, Okay but when are Maura and Rob going to confirm their relationship? They are adorable around each other.
Maura's openness about her trust issues and dating habits sheds light on the challenges of forming relationships under public scrutiny, with her investigative approach stemming from years of feeling done dirty by past partners.
