Olivia Attwood Accuses Maura Higgins of Mirroring Her Career and Lifestyle
In the competitive world of television entertainment, a simmering rivalry between former Love Island contestants Olivia Attwood and Maura Higgins has reportedly escalated, with Attwood alleging that Higgins is closely copying her career moves, fashion choices, and social connections. According to sources, Attwood, 34, has told friends she feels Higgins is becoming her "stalker," highlighting a series of coincidences that suggest imitation rather than mere competition.
Fashion and Social Media Spark Tensions
The tension reportedly flared when Maura Higgins posted a photograph on Instagram with Parisian fashion influencer Michael Coste, just days after Olivia Attwood had shared a similar picture with him. This incident left Attwood "fuming," as insiders revealed, and added fuel to her claims that Higgins is deliberately mirroring her actions. Both celebrities have been actively building their profiles in the fashion and influencer spheres, making such overlaps particularly noticeable.
Career Parallels and Agency Moves
Further complicating matters, both Attwood and Higgins have signed with the same PR agency, Align PR, as they attempt to break into the American market. Olivia Attwood reportedly noticed they were being pitched for similar roles while previously at Dundas Communications, which prompted her switch to Align PR. Higgins soon followed, though sources close to Higgins deny this was an act of copying, suggesting it was a strategic career decision.
Despite the rivalry, Maura Higgins has already made strides in the US, securing a spot on the American version of The Traitors. This success comes amid Olivia Attwood's personal challenges, including her recent public split from husband Bradley Dack after three years of marriage.
Awkward Encounters and Personal Conflicts
The rivalry has spilled over into public events, with an awkward moment at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards in New York last November, where both women wore strikingly similar black dresses. Insiders note they have become "very skilled at ignoring each other" at such gatherings, indicating a frosty relationship behind the scenes.
Personal friendships have also become a point of contention. Olivia Attwood's close bond with former TOWIE star Pete Wicks caused friction, as Higgins dated Wicks briefly in 2024. When Attwood and Wicks began co-hosting a radio show on Kiss FM, Higgins expressed discomfort, questioning his loyalty. Attwood defended Wicks, calling him "very loyal" and emphasizing her protective nature towards friends.
Background and Broader Context
Olivia Attwood rose to fame on Love Island in 2017, while Maura Higgins joined the show two years later. Both have since navigated the entertainment industry, with Attwood joking to friends about Higgins's actions, saying "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." However, the ongoing pattern of mirrored moves has left Attwood "bemused," especially during her current personal upheaval.
As this celebrity saga unfolds, it underscores the intense pressures and rivalries in the world of reality TV stardom, where career trajectories and public images are constantly under scrutiny.
