MAURA Higgins has sparked further confusion over her dating status by claiming she's 'very much single'.
The former Love Island finalist will soon be entering I'm A Celebrity as a late arrival.
In recent months, Maura's set tongues wagging after being snapped snogging reality heartthrob Pete Wicks.
However, when about dating Pete, Maura insisted to The Sun: “I’m not, I’m not. Where have you heard that?
“I mean, I date, but I’m very much single.
“And honestly, I just think the interest in my dating life is so boring.
“Everyone goes on dates, but then you’re like... Maura’s in a relationship with this person, this person.”
When queried if she has been on a date with Pete, she laughed: “I mean, I’ve been on a date with many people.”
The ex-Towie hunk seems to have found himself in a love triangle with Maura and Strictly dance partner Jowita Przystal.
According to The Mail, Pete "can't decide" between Jowita and rumoured girlfriend Maura.
A source told the publication: "He is still playing with both girls’ affections.
"It’s typical Pete, he can’t decide and can’t commit."
Although Pete and Jowita sparked their own romance rumours - a source told The Sun the pair are “definitely not” dating and Pete is dating Maura.
The source said: “He’s with Maura - they spend every spare moment they can together when he’s not rehearsing.
“They’ve been keeping things under wraps as it was great for Strictly - everyone loves a romance don’t they, and Pete and Jowita kept everyone guessing.
"But sadly for Strictly fans this is very much a showmance and Pete only has eyes for Maura.”
Back in 2019, the Irish star found fame after appearing on Love Island.
She arrived as a bombshell on the ITV2 dating show.
Maura then instantly ruffled feathers - and received hundreds of Ofcom complaints after straddling and trying to kiss boxer Tommy Fury.
At that point, Tommy was partnered up with influencer - and now ex-partner - Molly-Mae Hague.
