Maura Higgins’ candid chat about rise to fame shatters myth of the ‘perfect’ life – it’s a needed reality check for all of us

Maura Higgins opened up about her struggles with fame. Photo: Getty

Reality TV star Maura Higgins has pulled back the curtain on her rapid rise to fame in a candid interview, one which holds a mirror up to how we treat celebrities – and provides a welcome “reality” check to the perfection we see online.

She revealed the breakdown in her relationship with her father to the point the pair no longer speak, the impact of the loss of her best friend, the anguish caused by the pressures of overnight fame and the heartbreak she has endured in relationships since.