Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 14, 2025 · Entertainment

Maura Higgins Shocks Fans with Sensational Love Island Return!

Maura Higgins has made a sensational return to Love Island on Sunday night as she re-entered the TV villa - but not how you'd expect

EXCLUSIVE: Maura Higgins Shocks Love Island Fans with Sensational Return!

TheScholarlyNote.com can exclusively reveal that Irish bombshell Maura Higgins, 34, made a dramatic comeback to the Love Island villa on Sunday night's finale episode! The stunning star stepped away from screens recently following her steamy smooch with McFly's Danny Jones at the Bafta Awards.

But don't worry, die-hard fans of the hit reality show - Maura didn't just disappear into thin air. Instead, she popped up in the Fiji-based villa like a surprise package, leaving everyone gobsmacked! Show narrator Iain Stirling, 37, teased her arrival with a sizzling description: "Tonight, the ultimate bombshell returns... it's Maura Higgins, and she's brought some All Star friends with her!"

The Irish star, 34, said it 'feels good to be back' after laying low from screens recently, following her Bafta 'snog' with McFly 's Danny Jones

Just four couples remained in the villa - Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez, and Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley. Each couple embarked on a final epic date before the winner was crowned by host Ariana Madix.

But here's the twist: only one member of the winning couple walked away with the $100k prize! Maura's surprise return raised eyebrows as she joined forces with her All Star friends to spice up the finale. The question on everyone's lips: Who would emerge victorious?

Drumroll, please... It was Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales who stole the show (and the prize)! The loving couple beat out Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen in a nail-biting finish. But here's the juicy part - only Bryan got to take home the cash, leaving Amaya with nothing!

It was previously announced how she would be stepping away as host of the spin-off show Aftersun on Love Island USA over conflicting schedules as Australian host Sophie Monk took her place

When asked about their win, Amaya gushed: "Meeting Bryan here turned my experience around ridiculously. It feels surreal!" Bryan added: "Honestly, this isn't even really a question for me. Me and Amaya talk about our upbringings a lot... Of course I'm splitting this money with Amaya!"

TheScholarlyNote.com can also confirm that there will be a Season 7 reunion special co-hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen, airing Monday, August 25 at 9 PM ET on Peacock. Get ready for more drama, romance, and tears!

So, what did you think of Maura's surprise return? Did Amaya and Bryan deserve their win? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

There were just four couples left - Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez and Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley - heading into Sunday's finale.

So who won this tumultuous season of Love Island USA? It was in fact Amaya and Bryan who emerged victorious!

'I feel so seen and validated for people to see how strong our connection is,' Amaya said after winning