Maura Higgins storms to the top in Dancing With The Stars opener

9/17 @ 8:14pm by Morten Nielsen

Maura Higgins made an impressive Dancing With The Stars debut, claiming the highest score after performing a Traitors-inspired foxtrot with Mark Ballas

The former Love Island contestant, who finished runner-up on the programme last year, admitted she was surprised by the result after having no previous dance training

Supporting her from the audience were fellow Traitors stars Rob Rausch and Lisa Rinna

Her casting and partnership with Ballas had reportedly prompted claims of preferential treatment, particularly after she was seen with judge Bruno Tonioli, though Higgins has brushed off the fuss.