Maura Higgins looks sensational as she showcases her bronzed limbs in a pair of denim shorts

Her Dancing On Ice skate partner Alexander Demetriou confirmed he had split from wife Carlotta Edwards last week, after being linked to the Love Island beauty.

But Maura Higgins appeared carefree as ever when she shared a gorgeous sun-kissed snap with her 2.8million Instagram followers on Tuesday. 

The Irish beauty, 29, was clearly not letting the drama affect her and penned: ‘I lovvve the sun’ as she sat on the ground outside and posed for a photo.

Maura looked gorgeous in a pair of denim hotpants worn with a simple black vest that showcased her bronzed limbs.

The beauty completed her ensemble with rainbow coloured trainers and wore a Dior crossbody bag.

She left her long brunette tresses loose and sported a pair of gold round Ray-Ban frames for the pic. 

Maura’s snap comes after Dancing On Ice star Alexander Demetriou confirmed he separated from wife Carlotta Edwards last week.

The professional skater, 28, took to Instagram Stories to confirm the news and revealed to his followers that it had been a ‘tough time’ for him.

It comes amid weeks of speculation that their four-year marriage was on the rocks after reports that Alexander became ‘besotted’ with Love Island beauty Maura.

In a statement posted on Instagram stories, Alexander said: ‘I’m sorry I have been quiet on social media recently but it’s been a tough time personally for me.

‘Carlotta and I have separated. Although it saddens me that we can no longer be together, I feel this is best for both of us.

‘I’m looking forward to what the future will bring but in the meantime let’s all stay home and stay safe.’

While Alexander went public with a statement, Carlotta, 30, has remained silent, and has instead been hauled up in Calgary, Canada with her family.

A friend of the former couple recently told their marriage troubles ‘came as a shock’, as they were so close before the last Dancing On Ice series.

A source spoke to The Sun about the visit, saying: ‘Everything has seemed fine and her family thought they were having a good time.

‘No one in her family suspected anything was up between them, so obviously this has all been quite a shock.’

Responding to speculation linking Maura and Alex, Curtis Pritchard recently revealed that Maura forbid him from coming to watch her skate with Alex and that he’s sure nothing ‘more’ happened between the pair.

Curtis, 24, told The Sun: ‘I have no proof that anything more has happened between them. I don’t like to think about it.

‘I don’t want to look back over the past few months for warning signs. But it’s not nice to read about her relationship with Alex and to see pictures of them together.

‘I went to her first three shows, but after that she asked me not to come. She said she had terrible nerves and it was easier without me there. I just accepted that. I wasn’t concerned about there being anything romantic between her and Alex.’