Love Island star Maura Higgins kisses Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner’s wax figure

The former “Love Island” star appears over a likeness of the late magazine mogul lying on a bed in the picture she posted to her Instagram Stories.

Since his death in 2017, a number of disturbing claims have been made about Hefner, including that he allegedly committed sodomy.

A former rabbit made the shocking new allegation against Hefner in the A&E documentary Secrets of Playboy.

The scathing 10-episode series portrayed the man once considered a godlike stallion as a predator who built his sex empire on the backs of vulnerable women.

Maura is currently in Los Angeles, where she spent a “day exploring” various tourist attractions, including the Hollywood Wax Museum.

The 32-year-old model from Longford also visited the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, where she stopped by the stars for Celine Dion and Queen.

Taking a break from her busy day trip schedule, Maura took a lunch break where she posted a picture of a table full of food with delicious looking toasted sandwiches.

She also stopped by a cookie shop and stopped by an ice cream counter to buy some treats.

She appears to have taken a day off to scout for new business opportunities after sharing a series of clips titled “A Day of Meetings” on her Instagram Stories over the weekend.

In one clip, she’s seen sitting in a car next to a pal, wearing a chic blazer.

In the next clip, she’s back on the road as footage shows a Rodeo Drive sign against a backdrop of bright, sunny California skies.

In the next footage, which shows a table full of food at vegetarian hotspot The Butcher’s Daughter, she then takes a lunch break before the trip ends at SoHo House in West Hollywood, where a table with wine and views over the city can be seen of the Background.

Ever since Maura burst onto our screens in 2019 and quickly became one of Love Island’s most popular stars, she has proven to be a successful entrepreneur.

Maura has worked as a brand ambassador for Boohoo and Ann Summers, and alongside her TV appearances on Glow Up Ireland and This Morning, has sponsored brands such as Bellamianta, Oh Polly and Revolve.

A poll published in the Daily Mail in January entitled ‘Who is the most successful Love Islander of all time’ estimated that Maura’s net worth is a staggering £2.5million.

With around 3.6 million Instagram followers, the article referenced Maura’s longevity as she pursued modeling and presenting while also working for multiple beauty companies in a successful influencer career.

After catching the attention of Elite Model Agency in 2019, Maura joined her books with the likes of Naomi Campbell while reportedly earning a combined £500,000 from her work with clothing brand boohoo and lingerie giant Ann Summers.

Despite all her success, Maura has been reluctant to reveal how much money she’s made in the past.

She previously said life before fame was tough.

“Before I was famous, I was struggling to pay my rent,” she said.

“I know what it’s like to fight, so I would never flaunt my money. I treat my family, but I don’t spend a lot of money.”

She added, “I’ve got a good head on my shoulders.”