There's a petition to get Love Island's Maura on I'm A Celeb and it NEEDS to happen
This would be amazing!
Last updated 31st Jul 2019
She finished in fourth place alongside Curtis Pritchard on Love Island 2019, but Irish beauty Maura Higgins was the real winner in our eyes. Her hilarious banter and witty personality (mixed in with her amazing accent) stole the hearts of many viewers, with many expressing they wanted her to win the show on her own.
However, although Love Island is now over and Maura has returned to the UK alongside Curtis, it certainly looks like this won't be the last we will be seeing of the 28-year-old.
Following her stint on the popular show, a fan of Maura with the Twitter name superTV247, sent a direct message to ITV on the social media platform, asking how many retweets would be needed for bosses to sign Maura up for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
When ITV jokingly replied with '10,000', the fan account set up an 'official petition' asking fans to retweet the message. It read, 'this is an official petition for Maura Higgins of #LoveIsland to be cast in this years I'm A Celebrity please retweet'. sic
At the time of publication, the tweet has already surpassed the target of 10,000, with many fans of Maura expressing their excitement
One wrote, 'Yes!!! Maura is TV gold!! Get her in the jungle!!!', with another adding, 'I'm going to miss @MauraHiggins so much now.. She's an absolute legend. Please yes yes let's get her on I'm a Celeb. She would be TV Gold... The powers to be please 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏'. sic
A third then wrote, 'This must happen!'.
As well as this, Maura's sister Becki has also revealed she thinks her sister would be great on the show. She told Independent, “I can’t see her coming back here – I’d say it will be London or somewhere else in England.
“There is so much lined up for her but I would love to see her on I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here, if I could pick for her. She would be terrified, but class on it – she’d be effing and blinding out of her."
Of course, ITV haven't actually confirmed anything about this year's I'm A Celebrity line-up, and the ITV account in the tweet does look a little suspicious, but we can't deny Maura would make a brilliant camp mate!
Check out the rumoured I'm A Celeb line-up so far:
Alan Halsall
Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall sent fans into meltdown in September, when he hinted at an appearance in the jungle on social media.
Posting a snap of himself on Instagram, Alan wrote, 'It's a jungle out there 🐛😉', leaving fans convinced he's signed up for the 2019 series.
Myles Stephenson
Following his shock split from Love Island star Gabby Allen, ITV bosses are reportedly keen to sign former X Factor winner Myles Stephenson up for the show.
According to reports, Myles is keen to get away and head out to Australia.
Rumours were fueled even further when Myles failed to attend a gig with the Rak-Su boys last week.
Stacey Dooley
Following her successful stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, bookies have made Stacey Dooley one of the favourites to sign up for I'm A Celebrity 2019!
Lucy Fallon
Speaking to the Daily Star last year, Lucy said, "I think I'd be good at the jungle. I like to challenge myself and that's the most challenging show you can do,"
Of course, a number of Lucy's fellow Corrie co-stars are also rumoured, so we will have to wait and see if any of them do sign up.
Katya Jones
Following THAT kiss with comedian Seann Walsh during last year's Strictly Come Dancing, despite being married to fellow professional Neil Jones, Katya is a favourite to appear in the jungle.
She's also just been eliminated from Strictly so could she be heading into the jungle?
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Dani Dyer
Following her massive success off the back of last year's Love Island, bosses are reportedly very keen to sign up Dani Dyer for the show.
Danny Dyer
As well as Dani, her dad, EastEnders actor Danny Dyer is also tipped to appear on the show.
Olivia Attwood
Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood has confirmed she's 'in talks' with I'm A Celebrity bosses for the 2019 series!
Rahul Mandal
He stole the hearts of the nation when he won The Great British Bake Off in 2018, so it's no surprise ITV bosses are keen to get Rahul on the show.
Kate Garraway
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway was apparently due to appear on I'm A Celebrity last year, but she was forced to 'drop out' last minute.
Could we see Kate in the jungle this year?
Georgia Steel
After her conman boyfriend 'stole her money', Love Island's Georgia Steel is keen to appear on the popular show.
Of course, she's no stranger to a reality show, having already starred on Love Island and Celebs Go Dating.
Gemma Collins
It wouldn't be a rumoured TV list without The GC. After appearing on I'm A Celebrity back in 2014, and lasting only a few days, it appears Gemma is ready to go back into the jungle to prove her doubters wrong.
Jacqueline Jossa
Former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa is set to appear on this year's show. Despite rumours suggesting she will be on Celebrity X Factor, the actress has reportedly turned down the show for a place in the jungle.
A source said, "Jacqueline will not be appearing in on Celebrity X Factor. She did have initial meetings about the possibility but it was decided that things wouldn't be taken any further".
Duncan James
Blue singer and former Hollyoaks actor Duncan James has reportedly signed up to the jungle to conquer his phobia of snakes. A source close to the star revealed bosses think he would be 'tv gold' when facing trials and 'is the perfect fit for the jungle'.
Kym Marsh
Another soap star! Former Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh has sparked rumours she's going to appear on the show.
Writing in her OK! Magazine column, Kym wrote, 'I'd be terrible! I wouldn't like the bugs or the sleep deprivation and I'd never jump out of a helicopter. My camp mates would probably starve because I'd fail to win any stars! Never say never, but I don't want to do any reality shows so soon after leaving the Street later this year.'
Richard Madeley
After he reportedly turned down a role on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, bookies have slashed the odds for Richard Madeley to appear in the jungle this year!
James Lock
TOWIE star James Lock has seemingly put himself forward for this year's series. He told OK! Magazine, "I'm A Celebrity is something I've always wanted to do and I think I would boss it in there."
Nadine Coyle
Former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle has reportedly been 'confirmed' to appear on the show. Reports suggest bosses want her to 'spill secrets' about her apparent feud with Cheryl.
Ian Wright
2018 winner Harry Redknapp reportedly ''let slip' his friend Ian Wright has signed up for the 2019 series for a fee of £1 million.
After going to see Harry on tour, a fan tweeted, 'Just got home from seeing @Redknapp in Nottingham. Interestingly, he let slip that Ian Wright has been paid £1m to appear on this year's #ImACeleb.' sic
Andrew Whyment
Another day, another Corrie rumour! As well as the likes of Alan Halsall, Lucy Fallon and Kym Marsh, Coronation Street favourite Andrew Whyment has also reportedly 'signed up' for the 2019 series.
Caitlyn Jenner
According to reports, Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Caitlyn Jenner has signed a huge deal to join the show and is set to receive an eye-watering £500,000 fee, which would be one of the biggest if rumours are true.
Roman Kemp
TV personality and son of former EastEnder's actor Martin Kemp has reportedly signed up for the show, despite some old tweets resurfacing.
Adele Roberts
Big Brother 2002 star Adele Roberts is set to make her comeback to reality TV, reportedly signing up for the 2019 series of I'm A Celebrity.
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