Maura Higgins, known for her stint on Love Island and her upcoming appearance on I’m a Celebrity, has created a deep divide with her father, Seamus Higgins.
The lorry driver has been left heartbroken and confused after Maura cut ties with him several years ago following a distressing phone call that left her unable to breathe.
Seamus, who has always been a family man, is still struggling to understand what went wrong.
Seamus’s Struggle to Understand
The estrangement between Seamus and Maura has been a tough pill to swallow for him.
According to a family insider, Seamus doesn’t even remember the conversation that triggered the rift and cannot fathom why his daughter has shut him out.
He is described as a private man, often away for work, but still deeply affected by the lack of communication with Maura.
Despite the physical distance due to his job, he longs to reconnect, especially given how close they once were.
Maura’s Reflection on the Breakup
In a candid interview on a podcast, Maura revealed the emotional toll of her strained relationship with her father.
She spoke about a conversation with him that left her feeling physically shaken, as well as the deeper resentment she harbors towards him for not supporting her during a painful time in her life.
Maura’s close friend, Andrew Rowan, tragically passed away in a motorbike accident in 2017, and she felt her father’s absence at that critical moment.
She shared that she has never fully forgiven him for not being there for her when she needed him the most.
A Difficult Transition into Fame
The emotional fallout with her father coincided with a challenging period in Maura’s life.
After Love Island, she found herself thrust into the public eye, facing the pressures of fame alone in London without the support of close family and friends.
She spoke openly about the mental health struggles she faced, including thoughts of giving up, as she tried to navigate her new celebrity life.
The experience left her feeling isolated and mentally exhausted, struggling with the demands of her new reality.
Seamus’s Past Words of Support
The disconnect between Maura and Seamus is particularly puzzling given the supportive words Seamus shared about his daughter after Love Island.
He was emotional and proud when Maura returned home, speaking fondly of her relationship with Curtis Pritchard.
Seamus described Maura as “his little girl” despite her newfound fame, and he even expressed his excitement to reunite with her after the show ended.
However, now, it seems that the bond they once shared has crumbled without explanation.
Family and Friends Support Maura
Despite the estrangement with her father, Maura has a strong support system from her friends and family.
Those who know her well, like Margo Kilkenny, a former employer, are rooting for her success in the I’m a Celebrity jungle.
Maura’s journey from a small-town girl in Ballymahon to a reality TV star has been one of independence and resilience.
Many back home still remember her time working as a hairdresser and the genuine, kind-hearted person she is.
As Maura heads into the jungle to face her latest challenge, those who know her best continue to support her, hoping that the future might bring healing and reconciliation with her father.
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