Maura Higgins surprises I'm A Celeb fans with her age

In the ever-surprising world of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, it wasn’t a gruesome trial or shocking twist that left viewers reeling, but a birthday confession.

Love Island alum Maura Higgins caused quite the stir when she revealed her real age during a celebratory episode in the Australian jungle.

She announced she had just turned 34, leaving fans across social media astounded.

'I thought she was 27 max,' exclaimed one user on X (formerly Twitter), echoing the disbelief of many. Comments ranged from 'Holy s***, she looks good!' to 'Would never have guessed she’s 34. She looks much younger!'

I did not know Maura was 34???? Anybody else surprised by that? ???? also love that she’s a mcfly fan ???? #imaceleb

— L e a n n e ♎️ (@Leanne_N) November 26, 2024

Maura is 34?! I thought she was about 24 ffs #ImACeleb

— Steve (@Nintendoubt815) November 25, 2024

Her youthful appearance sparked conversations, with one fan humorously confessing, 'I did not know Maura was 34???? Also, love that she’s a McFly fan.'

I did not know Maura was 34???? Anybody else surprised by that? ???? also love that she’s a mcfly fan ???? #imaceleb

— L e a n n e ♎️ (@Leanne_N) November 26, 2024

But Maura’s milestone birthday wasn’t celebrated with cake and candles. Instead, it featured screaming, terror, and a swarm of creepy crawlies.

Later in the episode she faced her fears in the Bushtucker Trial, Fright at the End of the Tunnel, alongside Loose Women panellist Jane Moore.

The high-stakes challenge, which tested their communication and nerves, saw the duo battling creepy crawlies, confined spaces, and their own anxieties.

Sorry mud crab, seems like Maura is not ready to couple up just yet ???? #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/cvgvNFYSlW

— I'm A Celebrity... (@imacelebrity) November 26, 2024

Maura was tasked with crawling through cramped tunnels on her hands and knees, all while confronting an array of spiders. Meanwhile, Jane, 62, had to navigate underwater pipelines, swimming through murky tanks in search of stars for their campmates.

The trial demanded both physical endurance and mental focus, as the pair had to crack word code challenges to unlock various locks. But it wasn’t long before the terror set in for Maura, whose screams echoed through the tunnels as she encountered spiders.

Host Declan Donnelly offered Maura some gentle encouragement during the trial, urging, "Just take it nice and easy, Maura. Just keep breathing."

However, Maura’s panic was evident as she cried out, "Oh my God. No, no, no, no. I can't!"

This led co-host Ant McPartlin to step in with firmer guidance, saying, "Maura, for Jane to move on, you have to move on. It's as simple as that."

While Maura curled up in a ball, visibly overwhelmed, Jane was shown struggling in the depths of a giant tank, battling her own fears underwater.

Despite their best efforts and moments of sheer terror, the pair managed to secure only six stars for their campmates, leaving the group with fewer rewards than anticipated.