Maura Higgins drops Irish accent and sounds American on Baftas red carpet

epa12769101 Irish reality TV star Maura Higgins poses on the red carpet at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, Britain, 22 February 2026. The ceremony is hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
Maura Higgins sounds like a brand new woman (Picture : EPA)

Maura Higgins appeared to complete her transition into US superstar by ditching her Irish accent.

The former Love Island star, 35, has been spending the majority of her time Stateside while appearing on the current series of The Traitors US.

But Maura returned to the UK over the weekend to attend the star-studded Baftas red carpet on Sunday as she mingled with A-listers.

While making her way to have photos taken, Maura was filmed in an interaction with a fan as she appeared to adopt an American accent.

‘Hi, I’m good, nice to see you,’ the reality star is heard telling the fan, who compliments her glamorous look, to which she replies; ‘Thank you so much.’

The TV star wore a dramatic red satin dress to the awards ceremony, with a flowing train that followed her down the carpet. 

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Maura Higgins attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Maura attended the star-studded Baftas on Sunday (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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Maura is proving to be a fan favourite with US audiences (Picture: Peacock)

It’s not the first big event she’s attended, after posing for photos at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles last month.

Maura has won over US fans while competing on The Traitors alongside a host of high-profile names in a star-studded cast.

Hosted by the charming Alan Cumming, previous series in the US have included a mix of athletes and reality TV royalty.

This time around, Maura has been joined by the likes of Travis Kelce’s mother Donna, Lisa Rinna, Tiffany Mitchell and Porsha Williams.

A source said: ‘When the ­Traitors came knocking, she knew it could turn things around for her. Maura jumped straight into action. She was a woman who had something to prove.’

Mandatory Credit: Photo by John Salangsang/Shutterstock (16304473ic) Maura Higgins 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, Arrivals, The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA - 11 Jan 2026
Maura attended the Golden Globes back in January (Picture: John Salangsang/Shutterstock)
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Maura is also set to make her acting debut (Picture: Foxsake Films – The Spin)

She first appeared on American television in 2023, becoming the social media presenter for Love Island USA and the Love Island Games.

Just one year later she then became the host of Love Island USA: Aftersun.

Maura has also just made her acting debut in Irish comedy, The Spin, having ‘impressed big Hollywood executives’ with her appearance.

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