Maura Higgins reveals support from Love Island pals following Chris Taylor split

After they announced their break-up earlier this week

Maura Higgins Lucie Donlan support Chris Taylor split

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Maura Higgins has revealed she’s being supported through her split from boyfriend Chris Taylor by her Love Island pals after they announced they were no longer an item.

The reality star pair became close friends when they appeared on the 2019 series of the ITV2 dating but took their relationship to the next level following her split from Curtis Pritchard and went Instagram official after months of rumours linking them together.

Although we had high hopes for them as a couple, it just wasn’t meant to be and a “heartbroken” Maura admitted they “work better being friends” in an emotional statement on Instagram.

It seems Maura’s nearest and dearest are rallying around her though as she’s publicly thanked fellow Islander Lucie Donlan for her support at this difficult time.

The former grid girl shared a photo of a gorgeous bouquet of flowers that Lucie had sent her and wrote, “I really do have the most amazing friends 🥺. Thank you so much @lucierosedonlan you are truly amazing 🤍.”

Lucie also sent Maura a card which was emblazoned with the message, “I love you to the moon and back.”

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Yewande Biala and George Rains1 of 19
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Yewande Biala and George Rains

Yewande Biala and George Rains were not even in the villa at the same time but outside they seem to be having a whale of a time. Fans were buzzing in August when the Casa Amor star appeared to have Yewande's makeup all over his face.

Laura Anderson and Max Morley2 of 19
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Laura Anderson and Max Morley

Months after Paul Knops dumped her, Laura Anderson moved on and started dating Love Island 2015 winner Max Morley. However the pair have been on-off since then and in July 2019 they called it quits.

Kieran Nicholls and Chloe Crowhurst3 of 19
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Kieran Nicholls and Chloe Crowhurst

Two months after Love Island 2018 ended it came to light that Casa Amor star Kieran Nicholls (who lasted on the show for three days) and 2017 contestant Chloe Crowhurst had recoupled outside the villa. It didn't last though because days later he pied her in a brutal public announcement. Ouch.

Lucie Donlan and Joe Garratt4 of 19
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Lucie Donlan and Joe Garratt

They (not the public) branded themselves as 'Juicy' but when Joe Garrett was booted from the villaviewers were shocked that Lucie Donlan didn't follow him. Instead she coupled up with George in Casa Amor and then dumped him before being kicked out the villa alongside him. Weeks after the Love Island 2019 final and Lucie and Joe confirmed on Instagram that 'Juicy' was back together.

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Arabella Chi and Wes Nelson

Arabella Chi was mugged off by Danny Williams who appeared to be devastated when she left the villa but he quickly bounced back with Jourdan Riane. Luckily the model got over him with Love Island 2018 finalist Wes Nelson and she was recently slated for 'PhotoShopping' a photo alongside her new man.

Jon Clark and Chloe Crowhurst6 of 19
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Jon Clark and Chloe Crowhurst

If you cast your mind back to Love Island 2015 you'll remember when Jon Clark famously proposed to Hannah Elizabeth. It didn't last (bless them) and he went on to star on TOWIE. Fast forward a couple of years and he dated Chloe Crowhurst but after the Love Island 2017 line-up was announced he publicly slammed her and revealed they were dating. After she left the villa they briefly reunited before calling it quits.

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Jon Clark and Elma Pazar

Okay so this one hasn't actually happened but Jon Clark apparently has his eyes set on Elma Pazar. We don't blame him tbh, she's an absolute babe.

Kem Cetinay and Kendall Rae-Knight8 of 19
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Kem Cetinay and Kendall Rae-Knight

Days after being the first dumped Love Island 2018 star, Kendall Rae Knight was apparently spotted kissing 2017 winner Kem Cetinay. Although Kem insisted they're just friends.

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Niall Aslam and Rosie Williams

Love Island fans were devastated when Niall Aslam left the villa after eight days but a few weeks later there was a lot of speculation that he was dating Rosie Williams.

Charlie Frederick and Lucie Donlan10 of 19
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Charlie Frederick and Lucie Donlan

Charlie Frederick didn't get the best of chances in the Love Island 2018 villa; he was partnered with the iconic Hayley Hughes but they were quickly dumped. When the 2019 series started Charlie slammed Lucie and said she's "most definitely not looking for love". Lucie didn't take it lightly and clapped back at him.

Charlie Frederick and Arabella Chi11 of 19
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Charlie Frederick and Arabella Chi

Charlie also got with Arabella before she entered the villa. He actually claimed that the model was a 'liar' and hinted they were still dating even when she went into the villa. After being booted from Love Islandshe branded him an 'idiot' and said they had blocked each other before she went on the reality show.

Kaz Crossley and Theo Campbell12 of 19
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Kaz Crossley and Theo Campbell

We really thought Kaz Crossley and Josh Denzel were going to last but alas they didn't. A few months after announcing their split Kaz announced on Instagram that she moved on with 2017 legend Theo Campbell. They since shared cute snaps on social media.

Jess Shears and Dom Lever13 of 19
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Jess Shears and Dom Lever

So Jess and Dom were happily coupled up in the villa but when the boys voted for her to leave they were both left devastated… Dom wasn't that upset though because he didn't follow her. Then there were reports that something went down with Mike Thalassitis but after Dom left Love Island he reunited with Jess, the pair got married and are set to welcome their baby into the world this year.

Sam Gowland and Amber Davies14 of 19

Sam Gowland and Amber Davies

Love Island and Geordie Shore fans were stunned when Chloe Ferry claimed that her ex-boyfriend Sam cheated on her with Amber. Dramz. Sam and Amber have both denied the accusations but Chloe has insisted they're true.

Wes Nelson and Amber Davies15 of 19
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Wes Nelson and Amber Davies

In January 2019 following all that Dancing on Ice drama with Vanessa Bauer, Wes Nelson and Megan Barton Hanson split. However a couple of months later there were reports that Wes had been 'sexting' 2017 winner Amber Davies. Then on Celebs Go Dating, Amber claimed he had been messaging another Love Island star before she appeared to brand Amber a "snakey b-tch" on Instagram. Following the whole Amber/Sam allegations, Megan wrote: "Imagine moving like that and lying to numerous heartbroken girls that you ain't sh-gged their ex!"Amber denied the rumours in an emotional tweet.

Eyal Booker and Kendall Rae Knight kiss16 of 19
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Eyal Booker and Kendall Rae Knight

Tbf, these two did share a little kiss on the main show, but then things got hella steamy and a little weird tbh in the reunion show when they snogged in a swimming pool. Nothing long term came of it.

Ellie Brown and Michael Griffiths17 of 19
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Ellie Brown and Michael Griffiths

Michael and Ellie got together during MTV's Celebrity Ex On The Beach. They both said they were single as the show ended but then posted cute pictures together on social media. However, that came grinding to a halt when Michael started posting cute pictures with other women too.

Rebecca Gormley and Biggs Chris18 of 19
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Rebecca Gormley and Biggs Chris

Beauty queen Rebecca chose to couple up with Jordan Waobikeze instead of Biggs in the Love Island villa, following her failed romances with Connagh Howard, Wallace Wilson and Luke Trotman. She clearly regretted her decision though as she coupled up with Biggs just weeks after being dumped and returning to the UK. Despite cheating rumours on both sides, they're still going strong.

Luke Mabbott and Lucie Donlan relationship19 of 19
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Luke Mabbott and Lucie Donlan

Romance blossomed for the couple in summer 2020 and they 'confirmed' their relationship status when they shared the same photo (of a hot tub) to Instagram. As is the modern way.

Maura Higgins Lucie Donlan support Chris Taylor split
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Maura admitted she “still loves” Chris earlier this week and she opened up about their split.

She wrote, “It breaks my heart to even type this, but I wanted to let everyone know that myself and Chris have made the joint decision to end our relationship.

“There is no wrongdoing on either side… we still love, care and respect each other deeply. From the minute we met each other we’ve been very close friends and that will never change.”

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Maura continued, “There is no regret. Life is about taking chances. We wanted to make this work but we have realised we work better being friends. Whilst I appreciate people may speculate or creates false stories, this is the truth.

“I wish Chris nothing but the best and I will always be one of his biggest supporters x.”

Chris echoed Maura’s sentiments as he told fans, “We are both still on very good terms and this was a mutual decision where nobody had done anything wrong. We will remain friends, as we have been since day 1 and I will always be in Maura’s corner and have her back.”

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