EXCLUSIVE: Maura Higgins revealed she’s executed with actuality TV, turning down enormous exhibits like Massive Brother and Strictly Come Dancing as she takes on performing in The Spin

Maura Higgins has revealed she’s formally executed with actuality TV, turning down a few of the UK’s hottest exhibits.

Talking completely, the previous Love Island star, 34, admitted she’s ticked off all of the TV containers she needed to strive.

“There’s not,” Maura mentioned when requested if there have been any exhibits left she’d love to do. “I’ve executed all those I’ve needed. I’ve turned down Massive Brother, Celebs Go Relationship a number of occasions, and MasterChef.

“I even bought a name about Strictly, but it surely’s not on my manifest board. I’ve by no means danced, so I don’t know if I’d decide up the steps. I’m attempting to consider the larger ones, however truthfully, I’ve ticked them off.”

She laughed when requested about her secret “manifest board”, she mentioned “I’ll by no means inform. There are many issues on it, however I received’t say. I’ve simply executed Traitors USA, which is out in January. It was wonderful, however I can’t say extra proper now.”

Maura has additionally made her performing debut within the movie The Spin, the place she performs a personality referred to as Rose within the title which has been directed by Michael Head,. And she or he admits it was a steep studying curve.

“In the event you blink, you’ll miss me within the film,” she laughed. “However I simply grabbed the chance. I assumed it could be actually enjoyable, and it was filmed in Eire. If I had been ever going to do one thing like this for the primary time, I’d need it to be in Eire.”

Maura revealed the largest problem was truly changing into one other character.

“I genuinely didn’t know what I used to be doing. I’m used to being round cameras, however being one other character, that’s the toughest half. I loved it a lot although. Everybody on set was actually beautiful.

“I did what was requested of me, and I take course nicely, I believe. However I haven’t even seen the movie but, so there are nerves. It’s one thing I’ve by no means executed earlier than, and I’m like, ‘ahh!’ I’ve by no means acted in my life.”

Requested if she’ll tackle extra roles, Maura was trustworthy. “I don’t assume I’m reduce out for it. I don’t assume I’ve a pure expertise for performing. I’m fairly certain if I did, my mum would’ve observed once I used to behave out scenes from films rising up. Rose is a bit bit like me anyway, however I didn’t know what I used to be doing.”

For now, Maura says she’s pleased stepping away from actuality TV and exploring new horizons, proving she’s able to take dangers even when it means leaving the consolation of the small display behind.

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