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Maura Higgins addresses Strictly curse as she joins US version Dancing with the Stars

Maura Higgins is set to compete on America's answer to Strictly - Dancing with The Stars - also known for its messy hook-ups and she's shared her thoughts on potential romances

[Maura won't fall victim to the curse]

Maura won't fall victim to the curse(Image: Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Im)

Maura Higgins is preparing to take to the dancefloor on Dancing with the Stars, the US version of Strictly Come Dancing which has become almost as famous for it's backstage romances as it's routines.

However, the former Love Islander has insisted that she won't be falling victim to the infamous 'Strictly curse' as she's on a complete man-ban after her brief romance with Pete Wicks which ended last year. The Traitors U.S star said: "I am 35. I have not been in on a date in over a year.

"Nah, I don't want a man. I am so happy. I don't want anyone in my space."

[Maura won't be involved in any romances backstage]

Maura won't be involved in any romances backstage (Image: WireImage)

"I like to come home to my beautiful clean house. I have to pick up their s***. I don't want it.

"Well, I don't actually have time anyway. I have to dance. I have to get into rehearsals. I need to get my trophy so I can pop it in my free Birkin [bag]."

Host Alfonso Ribera advised Higgins to "be careful of the men".

[Maura dated Pete Wicks for a few months]

Maura dated Pete Wicks for a few months(Image: Tik Tok)

She replied: "I feel like I've learned. Nah, Im there to compete and I'm there to work hard. I'm not there for any love story. Sorry."

Maura insisted she will be staying away from Gleb Savchenko, a Russian dancer and choreographer, who has famously enjoyed star romances including with model Brooks Nader who claimed he was unfaithful.

She stressed: "Absolutely not. No. No, the way he talks about women. No. Sorry. No. Don't like that. Not for me."

[Maura walked the runway in Miami last week]

Maura walked the runway in Miami last week(Image: Getty Images)

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Higginss worst fear is falling down live on TV during a performance. "The fact that it's live, I'm nervous. If I fall or forget my steps, that's scary to me.

"I'm nervous because it's something I've never done."

Maura's solely focused on cracking America having appeared on Traitors U.S and wowed on the runway for Sports Illustrated in Miami last week.

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