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Maura Higgins and Joey Essex put on a VERY amorous show as they KISS backstage at the Pride Of Britain Awards before taking off in the same taxi
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Maura Higgins was spotted backstage at the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday with fellow reality star Joey Essex.
The Love Island star, 31, was seen leaning in for a passionate kiss with former TOWIE favourite, 32, as she put on an amorous display at the glitzy event.
The two were seen catching up at the Red Bar in London’s Grosvenor House, where the ceremony took place.
Kiss kiss: Maura Higgins was seen backstage at the Pride Of Britain Awards on Monday with fellow reality star Joey Essex
An excited Maura could be seen laughing with her eyes closed as she leaned her head close to Joey’s, while Joey also moved closer to the beauty.
The pair were also seen sharing an intimate hug, with the Irish stunner resting her head on Joey’s shoulder.
Maura and Joey looked very relaxed in each other’s company as they chatted in the lobby.
And it seemed that the two couldn’t stay away from each other because they were going to share a taxi before leaving with other friends.
Cozy: The Love Island star, 31, was spotted for a passionate kiss with former TOWIE favourite, 32, as they put on an amorous display at the glitzy event
MailOnline has reached out to representatives for Maura and Joey for comment.
Maura looked every inch the prom beauty in a flowing yellow tulle dress as she posed on the red carpet before.
She went braless in her halterneck dress and flashed a hint of sideboob thanks to the sheer panels on the sides.
Meanwhile, Joey cut a neat figure in a sharp black suit which he paired with a burnt orange tie.
Lips pressed together: You saw an excited Maura smiling with her eyes closed as she leaned her head close to Joey’s, while Joey also got closer to the beauty
Having fun? The two were seen catching up at the Red Bar in London’s Grosvenor House, where the ceremony took place.
The kiss comes after Maura parted ways with Strictly pro Giovanni Pernice last October after a four-month romance.
The couple’s romance reportedly ended after days of living together, which saw the Irish beauty “absolutely devastated”.
Maura rose to fame on the dating show, entering the Villa like a bombshell where she tried to steal BFF Molly-Mae Haag’s husband Tommy Fury.
What an evening: Maura and Joey looked very relaxed in each other’s company as they chatted together in the lobby
Company: The pair caught up backstage before closing their lips
Right this way: Maura followed Joey out before they jumped into a cab together
What a beauty: Maura was a vision in yellow as she gracefully climbed into a taxi
Good times: The duo all laughed as they shared a cab ride with other friends
Following this, the beauty teamed up with Curtis Pritchard following his breakup from Amy Hart on the show.
The former couple were together for about eight months after they left the villa before forming a close bond with fellow islander Chris Taylor.
Chris and Maura made things official in 2020 before finally breaking up last year.
Gorgeous: Maura looked every inch the belle of the ball in a flowing yellow tulle dress as she posed on the red carpet before
Good looks: Meanwhile, Joey cut a neat figure in a sharp black suit which he paired with a burnt orange tie