EXCL: Maura Higgins hits back after ex Curtis Pritchard is pictured kissing blonde dancer

Maura Higgins has reportedly hit back after her ex Curtis Pritchard was pictured kissing the dancer he was rumoured to be cheating on her with.

A source close to the Love Island star, 29, told MailOnline she views his cosy exchange with Amber Pierson as ‘a massive kick in the teeth,’ and believes she ‘should have trusted her gut’ following claims about their relationship in the past.

Maura and Curtis called it quits in March just eight months after leaving the Love Island villa, with sources claiming at the time the Irish reality star felt pressured to maintain the romance to boost their profile, which the dancer strongly denies.

EXCLUSIVE: Maura Higgins, 29, has reportedly hit back after her ex Curtis Pritchard was pictured kissing the dancer he was rumoured to be cheating on her with

A source close to Maura told MailOnline: ‘This is a massive kick in the teeth to Maura as she did have her suspicions and believes now she should have trusted her gut feeling at the time. 

‘However Maura is in a really great place right now, focusing on herself and her career.’

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Curtis Pritchard for comment.

Drama: A source close to the reality star said Maura believes she 'should have trusted her gut feeling' following claims about Curtis relationship with Amber, which he denied

Drama: A source close to the reality star said Maura believes she ‘should have trusted her gut feeling’ following claims about Curtis relationship with Amber, which he denied

What's going on? Amid the reports Maura also took to Twitter to share a cryptic tweet about 'the truth coming out'

What’s going on? Amid the reports Maura also took to Twitter to share a cryptic tweet about ‘the truth coming out’

Sexy: It comes after Curtis was pictured sharing a kiss with dancer Amber Pierson (pictured), with the TV star leaning in for a kiss and draping his arm around her in a London park

Sexy: It comes after Curtis was pictured sharing a kiss with dancer Amber Pierson (pictured), with the TV star leaning in for a kiss and draping his arm around her in a London park 

Mere hours after Curtis was pictured kissing blonde dancer Amber, Maura also took to Twitter on Saturday to cryptically write: ‘The truth always comes out in the end.’  

Love Island star Curtis previously hit back at claims he had cheated on his ex-girlfriend Maura, with Amber, who also called the speculation a ‘complete lie.’ 

However it appears the pair have got close in recent months as they were spotted kissing as they walked through a park in images obtained by The Sun.  

Love: Curtis was pictured kissing Amber on Friday, after insisting they were 'friends' when he was hit by claims he cheated on Maura (pictured 2019)

Love: Curtis was pictured kissing Amber on Friday, after insisting they were ‘friends’ when he was hit by claims he cheated on Maura (pictured 2019) 

Curtis packed on the PDA as he wrapped his arm around Amber and leaned in for a kiss. Amber is also a professional dancer and a model based in London. 

An insider told the publication: ‘It’s game over for Curtis and Amber pretending they are just pals. Their ”friends” line fooled no one.’ 

Curtis is said to have taken Amber out on a double date on Tuesday, where they enjoyed dinner with his brother AJ, 25, and his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen. 

Amber was also spotted out on a trip to Cornwall with the group last week. Scrupulous fans spotted her next to Curtis in a series of snaps shared to Instagram.  

The revelation will likely come as a blow to Curtis’ Love Island ex, Maura, whom  he split from in March. 

MailOnline has contacted Maura’s representatives for comment, a spokseperson for Curtis was unavailable for comment.

Denied: Amber (pictured centre right) and Curtis (pictured centre) branded claims of their alleged affair as 'complete lies' despite their recent park rendezvous

Denied: Amber (pictured centre right) and Curtis (pictured centre) branded claims of their alleged affair as ‘complete lies’ despite their recent park rendezvous 

Rumbled: The dancing couple have been spotted out together on multiple occasions including a romantic double date with Curtis' brother AJ, 25, and his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen

Rumbled: The dancing couple have been spotted out together on multiple occasions including a romantic double date with Curtis’ brother AJ, 25, and his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen

Their relationship was rumoured to be on the rocks after speculation surfaced that Curtis was getting overly friendly with the blonde beauty.   

His Irish ex had reportedly confronted him after she noticed him getting to close to comfort with his dancer ‘friend.’  

The red flags went up for Maura when she was alerted to an anonymous tweet, saying that Curtis was spotted ‘hugging and kissing’ the blonde.  

Following the speculation, Amber dismissed claims she’d had a fling with Curtis behind Maura’s back calling them ‘complete lies,’ but branded the Love Island hunk ‘a lovely and talented guy’.

Taking to Instagram, she wrote: ‘I didn’t want to speak out about this, but I feel I have to as I have been receiving a few abusive messages recently regarding what’s been in the papers. 

‘To be very clear, Curtis and I have never been together. We are simply friends and dancer partners! There are 13 dancers going on tour, and I am one of them. 

‘The “cheating” allegations this week are out of the blue and complete lies.

‘I wanted no part in this but what I will say is Curtis is genuinely a lovely and talented guy, who doesn’t deserve any of this. Hope that’s set the record straight and we can move on. Amber x.’ 

Wandering eye? Curtis and Maura's relationship was rumoured to be on the rocks after speculation surfaced that Curtis was getting overly friendly with the blonde beauty

Wandering eye? Curtis and Maura’s relationship was rumoured to be on the rocks after speculation surfaced that Curtis was getting overly friendly with the blonde beauty 

Curtis and Maura found love towards the end of the 2019 ITV series and continued to date for eight months after their exit before their relationship came to end in 2020.   

It was claimed at the time the couple rowed over her friendship with her Dancing On Ice partner Alexander Demetriou.

The Sun reported that Alex’s friendly relationship with Maura caused arguments with his Dancing On Ice skater wife Carlotta Edwards.

Carlotta and Alex have since announced the break down of their marriage, but Maura has always insisted she is just friends with the professional skater. 

Setting the record straight! Back in March, Amber dismissed claims she'd had a fling with the Love Island hunk behind his ex Maura's back as 'complete lies'

Setting the record straight! Back in March, Amber dismissed claims she’d had a fling with the Love Island hunk behind his ex Maura’s back as ‘complete lies’