Love Island icon Maura Higgins hit out at rumours she was turned away from the National Television Awards’ afterparty, after reports claimed she was turned away by security
Maura Higgins has denied claims she was turned away from the National Television Awards’ swanky afterparty. On Wednesday evening, the UK’s biggest stars dressed to the nines as they celebrated the year’s best performances and incredible programmes.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! won an award, which then saw Maura and Danny Jones together on stage for the first time since their shock kiss earlier this year. Following the glitzy night, it was reported the Love Island star was turned away from the NTAs bash.
A publication shared TikTok video making the claims, titling the clip: “Maura Higgins left raging as she’s turned away from celeb-packed NTA afterparty.”
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Defending Maura, someone wrote: “Security or the person at the door wanting to be mean. Happens a lot. The title should be mismanagement at the NTAs After Party, disrespecting a guest. @Maura Higgins doesn’t matter if she was invited. She was on stage and part of it.” Maura saw the video and wrote: “It’s all lies, I left after the ceremony.”
In an Instagram Stories post, Maura said: “Here we go again!!!! I had a fantastic night, won an award, drank water and left after the ceremony as I had an early call time this morning!! The headline is not only untrue, it’s a prime example of how women are constantly vilified, exaggerated and reduced to clickbait.
“The pictures used of me ‘raging’ were actually taken in my hotel lobby before I left for the red carpet, while I was waiting for my car – which is why my makeup artist and photographer are in the photos with me. I also DID get invited to the afterparty, as did all nominees, but I chose to get n early night ahead of work today.
“Women in the public eye are too often painted as “raging”, “angry”, or “difficult”, while men in the same exact position would never be described this way. This isn’t journalism, it’s misogyny.”
On the night, Maura wowed in a leather and organza maroon dress by Lebanese fashion designer, Elio Abou Fayssal.
Sharing snaps from the special night, Maura wrote on Instagram: “So hugely grateful to have been a part of this special show..it was the best experience of my life!!!
“Thankyou @imacelebrity and everyone working tirelessly behind the cameras, this award is for all of us.”
Her pals were in awe and quickly showered her with compliments in the comment section. Luke Hamnett wrote: “She’s what mother calls, new money.” Francesca Allen posted: “Eeekkkk,” with clapping emojis. Leah Taylor said: “You are everythingtgff.”
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Source: Mirror
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