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Rivalry Heats Up: Maura's US Rise vs. Olivia's Fake Wedding
30 Mar
Summary
- Maura Higgins targets US stardom, mirroring Olivia Attwood's career path.
- Olivia Attwood faces scrutiny over a potentially fake televised wedding.
- Both reality stars initially rose to fame on the ITV show Love Island.
Maura Higgins is actively pursuing US stardom, recently showcasing her fitness after gaining a following on the American version of The Traitors. Her sponsored gym content has notably mirrored that of her Love Island rival, Olivia Attwood. Attwood, however, is currently at the center of a controversy surrounding her televised wedding to footballer Bradley Dack, with claims that the marriage was not legally binding.
Their professional rivalry escalated when they joined the same PR agency and were eyed for similar roles, leading Attwood to move agencies. In a parallel move, Higgins recently signed with Attwood's US-focused agency, Align, following her own US television success. Higgins is reportedly in discussions for US shows like The Bachelorette and a Disney project.
Meanwhile, Attwood's career with ITV has been significantly impacted by the marriage fakery allegations. Her 12-episode wedding series, 'Olivia Marries Her Match,' was built around the event, and ITV reportedly feels misled. The broadcaster is now reviewing Attwood's future projects, including her documentary series, amid potential backlash from viewers and scrutiny from TV regulator Ofcom. Attwood has continued filming commitments despite the ongoing situation.
