Danny Jones Addresses ‘Drunken Kiss’ with Maura Higgins and Apologizes to Wife Georgia Horsley

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Danny Jones Apologizes for ‘Drunken Kiss’ with Maura Higgins Amid Backlash
(Include image: Danny Jones and Maura Higgins at the BRITs afterparty)

McFly singer Danny Jones, 39, has publicly apologized to his wife, Georgia Horsley, following a scandal involving a "drunken kiss" with Love Island star Maura Higgins, 34, at the BRIT Awards afterparty. The incident, which occurred on March 1, sparked widespread criticism, particularly toward Danny, who has been married to Georgia for 10 years and shares a son with her.

Two weeks after the event, Danny broke his silence on Instagram, writing: “I want to deeply apologize to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love them so much, and we’ll continue to deal with this privately.” He thanked fans for their “patience, understanding, and support” but did not directly address the kiss.

(Include image: Danny’s Instagram apology post)

The Incident and Fallout
Danny and Maura were photographed in a compromising embrace outside the Universal Music afterparty, followed by reports of them drinking together until 6 a.m. at a Sony event. A second video allegedly showing the pair at Nobu Hotel intensified scrutiny. Sources claim Danny and Georgia are working to save their marriage amid fears of a third leaked video.

Georgia, 38, briefly returned to Instagram days later, sharing a photo of their son Cooper, 7, with a heart emoji. Notably, Danny did not engage with the post, fueling speculation about their relationship. Friends like Binky Felstead and Chessie King rallied behind Georgia in the comments, though she disabled further responses.

(Include image: Georgia’s Instagram post with Cooper)

Maura’s Response and Backlash
While Danny faced criticism, Maura threw herself into work, posting behind-the-scenes content from an Oh Polly photoshoot. Friends revealed she’s “really struggling” with “relentless” online abuse following the scandal. Maura, who recently split from her boyfriend, fled to Los Angeles for a work trip to escape the drama.

(Include image: Maura’s Western-themed Oh Polly shoot)

Danny’s Awkward Social Media Return
On his 39th birthday, Danny ignored the controversy, resharing over 40 fan tributes and celebrity messages—including from McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher—while Georgia remained silent. Fans called the move “cringeworthy,” especially as the couple appeared tense during a rare public outing in London.

(Include image: Danny resharing birthday posts on Instagram)

What’s Next?
Insiders urge Danny to “take accountability” to salvage his career and marriage. Meanwhile, Maura’s team has not commented on the backlash. As both navigate the fallout, the focus remains on whether their personal and professional relationships can recover.

(Include image: Danny and Georgia during happier times in 2021)

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