Trending 3rd September 2021 by Denise Curtin
It’s Thumbs Up From Fans As Maura Higgins Makes Her Presenting Debut
The Longford lady is back on our screens and we just can't get enough.
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“I could listen to Maura Higgins say things like Doll Cha and Gab Anna all day,” wrote one happy viewer on Thursday night as Glow Up Ireland aired on telly for the first time.
Over the next few weeks the series is set to follow 10 of Ireland’s best amateur make-up artists as their challenged with a range of assignments that showcase their skills and artistry, as well as push them to their limits in a hope to become Ireland’s Next Make-Up Star.
With industry legends Cathyanne Mac Allister and Emma O’Byrne judging the competition, fans were well and truly impressed with Maura’s first presenting gig, with her days in front of the camera on Love Island and Dancing on Ice certainly paying off.
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Pretty well versed on the format of competition shows at this stage, fans praised Maura for ‘representing rural Irish women’ while others admitted it was a ‘blessing’ to have her back on the screen.
Check out the tweets below…
Proud Irish mammy alert!
Was a joy to watch my girl host #GlowUpIreland. So proud of you @MauraHiggins. The contestants were amazing @RTE2 Exceptional talent. Loved their stories & work. Looking forward to seeing the next episode. It was brilliant 👏 👏👏
— Sharon Higgins (@Sharonhiggins_x) September 3, 2021
What a blessing having Maura Higgins back on our screens. #GlowUpIRL
— Eamon (@eamonhmcc) September 2, 2021
I’m so impressed with #glowupirl the production is class and @MauraHiggins is great as the host tbh 👌🏻 Looking forward to the series 😍
— Jen Morris (@JenMorrisie) September 2, 2021
Absolutely loving #glowupirl great to have @MauraHiggins back on our screens! We have very talented MUA’s in Ireland! @RTE2
— Sarah Caulfield (@SarahCaulfieldx) September 2, 2021
My favourtie thing about #GlowUpIrl is the fact that RTÉ has finally showcased the midlands accent.
Hup @MauraHiggins 🙌
— Anna O’Donoghue (@AnnaVDesigns) September 3, 2021
I could listen to Maura Higgins say things like Doll Cha and Gab Anna all day#glowup #glowupireland
— Caolán Mc Aree (@Caolanmcaree) September 2, 2021
Maura also chatted about her own excitement to present the show, writing:
“Tonight is the night!!!! My presenting debut hits the screens and I am so excited!! I can not wait for you all to see the incredible talent Ireland has to offer.
“(So proud!!) Thank you to everyone involved, For making this happen & believing in me.”
Wearing a divine dress from The Attico, as well as super high YSL patent boots, Maura looked every inch the superstar host and we cannot wait to see what’s to come over the next few weeks. It’s time to Glow Up.
P.S Glow Up Ireland is not to be mistaken with our equally fabulous podcast The Glow Up – talking all things beauty every fortnight with new guests and Irish celebrities.
You can listen to the latest episode with Joanne McNally here!
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