Maura Higgins To Be The Next 'Bachelorette'? Sparks Speculations With Cryptic Response To The Buzz

The future of The Bachelorette became uncertain after the Season 22 star, Taylor Frankie Paul, landed herself in some serious legal trouble. The Secret Wives of the Mormon Wives star's involvement in the legal drama led to the season's cancellation. And now, amid that, the buzz is that Maura Higgins might be next in line for the show.

Maura Higgins to be the next Bachelorette?

While the future of The Bachelorette remains uncertain, the grapevine has been active with a new rumour. Ever since The Bachelorette Season 22 was cancelled, the buzz about what's next has intrigued audiences. And amid all that, one name began to gain attention. Yes! We are talking about the beloved Irish TV personality, Maura Higgins, who has been making headlines as the show's next face.

According to a tip from Deux Moi, ABC is exploring bringing Maura Higgins in as the next lead. The blind even claimed that the channel might explore filming a live version of the show. The post alleged that network executives have moved away from a potential dual-lead season featuring The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars, Layla Taylor and Miranda McWhorter and are instead "trying to steer away from the SLOMW girlies."

Maura Higgins reacts to the buzz

While the blind remains unconfirmed, Maura Higgins' response to Deux Moi's post has sparked further speculation. In response to the post, the Irish TV personality replied with an eye emoji, leaving fans even more intrigued about whether she would be part of The Bachelorette. 

Netizens react to the speculations about Maura Higgins joining The Bachelorette 

Underneath Maura Higgins' comment, fans flooded the post with excitement about the possibility. A comment read, "You would save the show! Please do it! You’re wonderful." Another user penned, "I don't even watch The Bachelor, but I would tune in for this." A user wrote, "YESSSSS!! I think this is a GREAT idea!" Others called the idea "the best" the franchise has had, with comments like "YES a thousand times over. She’d be perfect."

Who is Maura Higgins?

Maura Higgins rose to fame as a breakout star on Season 5 of Love Island UK in 2019. While she didn't win the show, Maura did become a finalist. Since then, she's built a successful career in reality TV and hosting, including appearances on Dancing on Ice and I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Cooking with the Stars. She's also become a familiar face within the Love Island franchise, serving as a presenter on Love Island USA: Aftersun and Love Island Games: Aftersun. More recently, Maura appeared on season 4 of The Traitors US, where she finished as runner-up.

How would Maura Higgins' appearance on The Bachelorette impact the show?

While fans have expressed their excitement about having Maura Higgins on the show, ABC has not commented on the rumour, and there is no confirmation that she is in talks to lead the show. The speculation comes as the network navigates the fallout from pulling Taylor Frankie Paul's season 22 just days before its planned premiere.

Why was Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette cancelled?

ABC made the shocking announcement about pulling the plug on The Bachelorette Season 22 on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The makers revealed that they will be cancelling Taylor Frankie Paul's season of the dating competition. The decision was made given the open domestic assault investigation involving Taylor and her ex, Dakota Mortensen, with allegations made on both sides. The decision comes just three days before the new season was set to premiere. A Disney spokesperson said the decision to pull the season was made "in light of the newly released video that surfaced" on Thursday.

What are your thoughts on Maura Higgins' allegedly being the next Bachelorette?

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