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Danny Jones and wife Georgia swerve Brits drama one year on from Maura Higgins kiss scandal

McFly star Danny Jones decided to stay away from the Brit Awards this year after his attendance at and afterparty with Maura Higgins last year sparked controversy

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Danny Jones decided to skip this year's Brit Awards (Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)

Danny Jones decided to ditch the Brit Awards this year exactly one year after he was caught snogging Maura Higgins at an after party. At the time of the scandal, Danny apologised for the hurt he caused his family and this year he was determined to steer clear.

Photos outside of their London home show Danny with his wife Georgia Horsley talking seriously while surrounded by their family and close friends. The McFly star was far away from the Brits, which took place in Manchester on Saturday February 28.

As for Maura, the Love Island star has been making moves across the pond after narrowly missing out at the Traitors US crown despite reaching the final.

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Danny was joined by his wife, Georgia (Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)

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She appeared at the BAFTAs, where she turned heads on a skin-tight red gown. Shortly after this, Maura jetted off to Milan to flaunt her slender figure for awaiting paparazzi.

Despite the allure of the Brit Awards, the Irish stunner also decided to sit this year's out, after the controversy surrounding last year's.

At the time, Footage on The Sun appeared to show the brunette and married McFly star Danny locking lips in a quick kiss at a bash at 180 House in London straight after the awards show, with a source saying: "Danny and Maura seemed to be having a great time. They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss."

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Last year's Brits sparked controversy after Danny was spotted appearing to lock lips with Maura(Image: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA)

Maura and Danny who has been married to former Miss England Georgia since 2014 have been friendly since they were both contestants on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2024, which Danny won.

They struck up a friendship during their time in the Aussie jungle camp and appear to have remained friends since heading back to real life.

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Maura and Danny first connected while in the Australian jungle (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

However since the night, the pair have not been seen together with Maura failing to publicly comment on the subject at all.

After the incident, Danny apologised to Georgia and their family for putting them in "this situation". Danny insisted they'd continue to deal with the matter "privately" which they have.

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Maura also skipped the Brit Awards(Image: Getty Images)

Danny's statement read: "Hello everyone, sorry it's taken me a while to post this but I've taken some time out to be with those closest to me. I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation.

"I love them so much and we'll continue to deal with this privately. I love you guys, thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. See you all soon, Danny."

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