Newly single Maura Higgins all smiles as she enjoys post-lockdown night out with Love Island pals

Maura Higgins and her Love Island pals have made the most of the lockdown restrictions easing, as they clearly had a blast on a night out together.

The newly single star, who recently split from fellow Love Islander Chris Taylor, was all smiles as she celebrated her shoe launch event with her girls from the series.

Maura looked stunning as she donned a chic black jumpsuit with white heels, and was spotted happily chatting away to Joanna Chimonides.

Lucie Donlan matched Maura’s all-black look, posing with Francesca Allen who rocked a colourful number, wrapping up for the chilly British weather in a green coat.

The girls clutched onto their goodie bags as Maura celebrated her launch with EGO.

The 30-year-old looks to be loving spending time with her girls, after splitting from boyfriend Chris after six months together.

The pair have remained close friends, both releasing a statement to announce their break-up.

‘It breaks my heart to even type this. But I wanted to let everyone know that myself and Chris have made the joint decision to end our relationship,’ Maura penned.

‘There is no wrongdoing on either side… we still love, care & respect each other deeply. From the minute we met each other we’ve been very close friends and that will never change.

‘There is no regret. Life is about taking chances. We wanted to make this work but we have realised we work better being friends.

‘Whilst I appreciate people may speculate or create false stories, this is the truth.

‘I wish Chris nothing but the best and I will always be one of his biggest supporters.’

Chris last appeared on Maura’s Instagram a month ago, as the reality star shared a picture of her cuddling in the hot tub with her boyfriend.

The islander previously dated Curtis Pritchard, who she coupled up with in the villa in 2019, although the pair split in March 2020.

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