- "Love Island USA" social ambassador Maura Higgins spoke to Insider about her experience on the show.
- Higgins, who appeared on "Love Island" UK season five, said she was allowed to bring fake tan into the villa.
"Love Island" star Maura Higgins may be the reason why the UK series imposed a ban on fake tan.
Last year, "Love Island" UK season seven contestant Chloe Burrows revealed that producers had banned fake tan and eyelash extensions in her season.
"I was in for a right shock when I went in that villa because I'm fake tan and eyelashes till I die and went in there and they were like, 'Yeah, you're not allowed fake tan because of the bedsheets,'" Burrows said. "Cause obviously imagine that on TV — you can see bright pink stains everywhere from where I've been laying."
Now, Higgins, who is the new social ambassador for season five of "Love Island USA" on Peacock, is telling Insider that she may be responsible for the ban after she appeared on season five in 2019.
"I remember going in and one of my main things to take in with me was fake tan, but I have heard that they've banned fake tans," Higgins said. "And I said to myself, 'Thank God that I did it when it was allowed.' But then I also think maybe it's banned from me ruining every single bedsheet in the villa. So it's probably my fault. I'm sorry to everyone else."
The Irish star added: "I caused the ban because I ruined everything in that villa and I did not care. I'm an Irish girl and I need my fake tan."
'Love Island' producers had to push Maura to 'get glam'
Higgins also shared other secrets from her time in the villa, including just how difficult it is to get ready while living with nine or more fellow contestants.
"We had one shower inside and then we also had a shower outside, which a lot of the boys would use," Higgins said. "But it can be hard, especially with one shower. There are a lot of islanders and if you are last in the queue, well, you're not shaving your legs, you're not gonna wash your hair."
"You just end up getting used to it. You get a certain amount of time to get ready and you just have to deal with it," she added.
The reality star also said that the show's producers sometimes had to push her "to get glam" for night shoots because she didn't want to dress up every night.
"If I had my way I'd be in my pajamas all day and all night," Higgins said.
Higgins won over viewers of the reality show with her confident, spirited demeanor, and her witty Irish catchphrases.
In her new role as social ambassador for "Love Island USA," Higgins will interview the contestants after they are ejected from the villa.
Higgins told Insider that she is perfect for the role because she has been through the experience herself.
"It's nice that we both can relate to each other," the Irish star said.
"Love Island USA" is available to stream on Peacock with new episodes released every day.