Maura Higgins battles illness to reach DWTS quarter-finals

11/3 @ 11:40pm by Morten Nielsen

Maura Higgins has revealed she endured a gruelling week on Dancing With The Stars after feeling unwell and relying on a vitamin drip while preparing two routines

The former Love Island favourite and partner Mark Ballas landed in the bottom two after their Tinker Bell-themed jive, but survived as Julia Stiles was eliminated

Judges praised Maura’s entertainment value, though they called for sharper technique and more consistent energy

Despite finding the jive particularly challenging, Maura said she was proud to keep going and remains determined to improve.