Maura Higgins and Joey Essex set tongues wagging as they were spotted sharing a steamy smooch and leaving together in a taxi after the Pride of Britain Awards on Monday.
The Irish Love Island star, 31 looked very cosy with the former TOWIE star, 32, as they were snapped hugging and giggling together before locking lips at the star-studded London event.
Romance rumours have since been sparked as the reality TV pair were also pictured hopping into a taxi together alongside other pals as the night came to an end.
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Maura, from Co. Longford, dazzled at the glitzy bash in a Beauty and the Beast inspired yellow tulle halter neck ball gown dress.
The Ballymahon born beauty wore her hair back in a bun, with loose curls around her face to complete the Disney princess inspired look.
Joey, who is currently training for ITV’s Dancing on Ice, looked slick in his suit, as he donned a black suit with a white shirt and red tie combo.
The romance rumours have come a year after Maura’s public split from her former Strictly Come Dancing ex Giovanni Pernice.
Maura was also recently rumoured to be dating footballer Connor Wickham in May, after reports circulated that she had jetted to Paris with a mystery man.
However, during a chat with fans online, the 31-year-old squashed the rumours, confirming that she “couldn’t be any more single”.
Asked by a follower if she was single in July, Maura said: “This question just never stops coming up. Like every single Q&A I do ‘are you single, are you in a relationship, are you dating, have you a bae?’”
“Like yes, I’m single. I’m very single, I couldn’t be any more f***ing single, I may as well just go into Love Island again!”
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