Curtis Pritchard shares adorable throwback snaps of Maura Higgins for her birthday
The Love Island stars are still going strong!
We aren't going to lie, we lose sleep at night (maybe a slight exaggeration), that most of this year's Love Island couples have parted ways since leaving the villa back in the summer. However, Tommy Fury's relationship with Molly-Mae Hague, and Curtis Pritchard and Maura Higgins being totally smitten are getting us through till Winter Love Island begins.
So, we were thrilled when ballroom dancer Curtis publicly showed his love for GF Maura as she celebrated her birthday yesterday (Monday 25th November).
Posting a number of adorable photos of Maura when she was a child, Curtis' message was as equally as heartwarming... He wrote, 'Happy birthday to this little munchkin @maurahiggins ..... Miss you already and can not wait to see you. You really are truly amazing and beautiful. To see everything you have achieved in the past months is incredible and I'm so lucky to be able to call you my girlfriend ❤ HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉'. sic
Maura was quick to respond to her beau's message, writing in response, 'Thankyou so much for the best weekend & for always putting a smile on my face'. sic
Of course, fans of the Love Island pair were quick to comment, with many calling the couple 'goals'. One fan wrote, 'Happy birthday lovely 💖 and what a beautiful couple 💖', with another adding, 'you 2 are relationship goals'. sic
A third then wrote, 'You 2 were made for each other xx💋💫'.
Curtis and Maura's Love Island co-star Molly-Mae also commented on the snap, simply adding a love heart emoji.
Check out which Love Island stars from different series have dated:
Luke Mabbott and Lucie Donlan
In July 2020, Winter Love Island star Luke Mabbott and Love Island 2019 star Lucie Donlan announced they were dating! The pair grew close during lockdown and in July then enjoyed a lovely little UK getaway together!
Luke M's Love Island BFF Luke T told the Mail Online, "I was asking him about it for weeks but he just told me last weekend. He's been cool, I think they're well suited and I'm happy for them. Hopefully they last."
Well, the pair certainly have lasted! They continue to flood social media on the daily with cute snaps together, looking VERY loved-up.
Wes Nelson and Arabella Chi
Despite leaving the Love Island 2018 villa with Megan Barton-Hanson, the pair split in March 2019, with 2019 Islander Arabella Chi catching Wes' eye on the show.
When Arabella left the villa, the pair enjoyed a number of dates before going official in August 2019.
Although the pair moved in together, just nine months after they went official, reports suggested that Wes and Arabella had split in April 2020.
Kaz Crossley and Theo Campbell
Following Love Island 2018 star Kaz Crossley's split from fellow Islander Josh Denzel, Kaz started dating 2017 star Theo Campbell.
The couple made things official and later attended events together, enjoyed a number of holidays and looking very loved-up.
Kaz Crossley and Theo Campbell
In August 2019, Kaz proved her love for her man by flying out to Ibiza after Theo lost the sight in his right eye following an accident involving a champagne cork.
Admitting how 'proud' she was of his bravery following the accident, Kaz wrote, 'It's been a hard 24 hours no one here speaks English and he was taken for hours at one point and I had no clue he was in surgery again. I've stayed in his room over night and just want to take him home. He's so brave and positive hopefully it will get better thanks for your kind messages.'
However, in February 2021, Theo confirmed the pair have now split, admitting he got 'slinged'.
Michael Griffiths and Ellie Brown
Love Island 2019 star Michael Griffiths seemed to confirm he was dating 2018 Ellie Brown after the pair both appeared on Celebrity Ex On The Beach. The former fireman even called Ellie 'the one'.
However, just hours later, Ellie denied the reports, admitting they only posted the photo to promote the show.
Joanna Chimonides and Jack Fowler
After Joanna Chimonides was brutally dumped from the Love Island villa in 2019, fans of the show were left in shock when she was met at the airport by Love Island 2018 hunk Jack Fowler.
Joanna Chimonides and Jack Fowler
Joanna was quick to clear up the rumours, revealing she's been pals with Jack for a number of years.
However, fast forward to August 2024, and Joanna and Jack were spotted looking very cosy on a boat trip in Italy. The pair are yet to confirm if they are dating.
Max Morley and Laura Anderson
Although Max Morley won Love Island 2015 alongside Jessica Hayes, the pair split shortly after leaving the villa and Max more or less removed himself from the spotlight.
That was until he started dating Love Island 2018 star Laura Anderson, with the pair posting cute snaps together on Instagram.
Max Morley and Laura Anderson
Things all ended in sadness though! Just a few months after enjoying a holiday in Barbados, Laura and Max split amidst cheating fears, with Laura blocking her former beau on Instagram.
Laura went on to date Dane Bowers and Gary Lucy, and now she's a proud mum!
Kendall Rae-Knight and Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay and 2018 Islander Kendall Rae-Knight were spotted on a 'date' in 2021, with the pair even sharing a kiss!
However, speaking to heat on Love Island: Under the Duvet, Kendall revealed the pair were just friends, saying, "Aaaah, yeah, we're just friends."
Antigoni Buxton and Jack Fowler
Antigoni Buxton is in the Love Island 2022 villa now, but before entering she dated 2018 Islander Jack Fowler for a number of months.
Meanwhile, after landing the reception role on the upcoming second series of The Greatest Dancer, Curtis is preparing for the show to land in January, along with his new co-stars Cheryl, Matthew Morrison, Todrick Hall, Oti Mabuse, Alesha Dixon and Jordan Banjo.
The trailer for the brand new series dropped earlier this week, with all four judges showing off their impressive dance skills.
Sharing the trailer to his socials, Curtis wrote, 'So excited to be a part of this incredible show - series 2 launching in January @greatestdancer @bbcone #greatestdancer - can’t wait for you to all see what we have filmed so far!'. sic
Curtis will appear on the new series of The Greatest Dancer when the shows returns in January.
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