Maura Higgins and stuntman boyfriend Bobby Holland head to Lapland for a romantic getaway

Maura Higgins has confirmed her new stuntman boyfriend is joining her on her first holiday of the year in Lapland – as they cozy up by a fire pit.

The former Love Island star, 33, has been sharing photos of her latest getaway to Finland on social media.

In one photo, Maura and Bobby, who works as Chris Hemsworth's stuntman, drank two glasses of red wine together by the fire.

All you can see is Bobby's heavily tattooed hand, but it was enough to let her fans know she was with her handsome new boyfriend.

Meanwhile, Bobby shared the same image of them in Lapland and told her: “Happy New Year Luv.”

He also gave insight into their time at the Arctic Snow Hotel and Glass Iglus during their vacation, while posting some other photos of their star.

The couple also visited Levin Iglut – Golden Crown and Restaurant Utsu during their stay, complete with its furry interior, as temperatures dropped to -31 degrees.

Her mother Sharon approved of her Instagram posts and said: 'Awh, have fun, you look amazing.'

It comes after Maura finally confirmed her relationship with Bobby during a December appearance on the Late Late Late Show.

Host Patrick Kielty said, “The last time you were on this show, you were single and ready to hang out.”

Maura responded proudly, “I'm not single anymore. Very happy relationship,” as the crowd cheered.

She then revealed that her boyfriend was in the studio audience to support her, saying, “That's him. He's out there somewhere.'

Patrick then teased, “He's a handsome devil, not gonna lie,” causing Maura to grin, “Oh, he is.”

Bobby and Maura first became romantically involved after they were first spotted on a date in London in May.

The couple were then spotted on holiday together in Ibiza in June enjoying several passionate kisses.

They also regularly post flirty comments to each other on their respective Instagrams.

Bobby is a successful stuntman, has appeared in several films and has regularly played Chris Hemsworth's stunt double for ten years.

Speaking to Hit Mid North Coast's Krysti and Bodge in 2020, Bobby revealed what the Thor star is really like.

The British athlete told Australian radio hosts that he has “a great relationship” and “understanding” with Chris.

“The actors I work with work very hard, especially Chris,” Bobby said.

Bobby further revealed how Chris does most of the stunts unless a dangerous move could put the actor at risk of injury, causing delays in production.

He explained: 'Chris will say, “Bob, jump in and do this,” because if Chris were to get an injury from doing it, it's not that he can't do it, but if he gets an injury from doing it . this would mean that production would have to stop.

'That obviously costs a lot of money, so it has a domino effect.'

According to his website, Bobby has performed as a stunt double in 50 feature films, including opposite Christian Bale, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Robert Downey Jr, Angelina Jolie, Morgan Freeman, Charlize Theron and Leonardo DiCaprio.

In 2018, he told Ny Breaking Australia how far he pushed himself while filming several Hollywood blockbusters.

“During (movies) Green Lantern and Thor Ragnorak, I tore my (spinal) L4, L5, S1 discs, which caused foot drop (an inability to lift the front part of the foot) on both sides,” explained Bobby out.

Bobby started his career as a gymnast and competed as a member of the national team and winner of the national gold medal.

Maura has previously dated Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, as well as her Love Island co-stars Christopher Taylor and Curtis Pritchard.