Katherine Ryan and Chris Hughes have added their voices to the ongoing buzz surrounding Danny Jones and Maura Higgins after their unexpected kiss at a BRIT Awards afterparty.
The surprising moment, which took place at the Universal Music party on Saturday night, has since gone viral, sparking discussions across social media.
Maura, 34, who recently became single, and Danny, 38, who is married, were seen sharing a brief but notable kiss at the high-profile event.
The moment, captured on video, quickly spread online, drawing reactions from fans and celebrities alike.
Comedian Katherine Ryan, 41, wasted no time in addressing the situation. Currently in the hospital receiving treatment for lupus, she took to TikTok to share her thoughts.
Despite missing the event, Katherine was well aware of the drama and delivered a sarcastic take on the situation from her hospital bed.
In her video, she referenced the clip of Danny and Maura, saying, “Oh my god, he wouldn’t do that, he couldn’t do that. I know that really looks like what I’m seeing with my own eyes in the video, but he just wouldn’t do that.”
She then switched to a more blunt expression and continued, “They do that! They leave the house for three minutes to get milk and forget they have a whole family! They do that!” Katherine captioned her post, “Just trying to mind my business but can’t help but catch up on the news.”
Meanwhile, former Love Island star Chris Hughes found himself caught up in the controversy when rumors surfaced that he, and not Danny, was the one kissing Maura in the viral clip. As speculation mounted, Chris took to Instagram Stories to clear the air. Posting a photo of himself watching TV, he wrote, “I wasn’t at the BRITs… and I wasn’t kissing anyone x.”
Chris and Maura have been linked on and off in the past, further fueling the rumors. Back in 2022, the pair left the National Television Awards together, and in 2021, they were spotted enjoying a day out at Thorpe Park not long after Maura’s split from fellow Love Islander Chris Taylor.
As for the viral kiss, it reportedly took place just before 3 AM at the London venue, where Danny and Maura had been seen sitting together earlier in the evening with their I’m A Celeb co-star Oti Mabuse. The brief but telling interaction saw them standing close and chatting before Danny leaned in for what appeared to be a quick kiss. They later left the venue as part of a larger group that included Danny’s McFly bandmate, Tom Fletcher.
An insider described the moment, saying, “Danny and Maura seemed to be having a great time. They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss. Danny and Maura seem to have a close friendship after meeting in the jungle. They were talking and laughing for ages.”
Danny has been married to his wife Georgia since 2014, and the couple shares a six-year-old son, Cooper. While neither Danny nor Maura has publicly commented on the kiss, Georgia has remained silent on the matter, making no mention of it in the latest episode of her podcast, “Mum’s The Word.” The episode, which discussed parenting and being present in the moment, appeared to have been recorded before the controversy unfolded.
Adding to the intrigue, a resurfaced video from the BRITs red carpet showed Danny joking about wanting “less stress” in his life. In an interview, Danny and his McFly bandmate took part in a tarot card reading, where Danny pulled the “sun” card, symbolizing personal growth. When asked about his goal for the next year, he responded, “Well… This might sound cheesy. Lower the stress in my life.”
Coincidentally, just days before the kiss, Danny had also joked about “leaving” his wife during an appearance on the “Parenting Hell” podcast. Speaking about a stressful house move, he quipped, “I left my wife to move house, so I’m surprised she’s still with me to be honest.”
Meanwhile, Maura has also faced backlash due to a resurfaced video in which she took a swipe at her ex, Pete Wicks, for allegedly cheating. In the clip, filmed just after their breakup, Maura was asked where Pete was and responded, “Dunno, probably cheating.” Fans were quick to point out the irony, with many questioning her stance in light of her own actions with Danny.
As the drama continues to unfold, representatives for both Maura and Danny have yet to make an official statement. However, the viral moment has undoubtedly put both stars in the spotlight, with social media buzzing over the unexpected turn of events at the BRIT Awards afterparty.
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