Maura Higgins slams controversial Friends star in heated moment on The Traitors US

'Maura had him stuttering, gagged, and scared'

The former Love Islander (35) is currently competing in the reality TV series hosted by Alan Cumming.

Maura is among a star-studded cast including Travis Kelce's mother Donna, Lisa Rinna, Tiffany Mitchell and Porsha Williams.

During the third episode, however, Maura clashes with True Romance and Friends actor Michael Rapaport (55) after he said 'we got rid of' when referring to murdered contestants.

Fans were quick to say that Mauro 'spoke for all of us', per Metro.

Accusing him of being a Traitor, Maura quickly said: "Why did you say, 'we got rid of'? Does that mean you’re a Traitor?"

Michael responded: "Let me tell you something, Maura. I’m as faithful as a faithful."

Maura asked him again why he used the word 'we'.

Michael began to say, "I've said a lot of things," before Maura interrupted him and said: "Maybe just stop talking."

Fans were quick to praise the Irish star for 'standing' up to the Friends actor, with one writing: "Oh Maura had him stuttering, gagged, and scared."

Another wrote: "It was at this moment that Maura Higgins spoke for all of us. Maura being unafraid and standing up to Michael is so far my favourite part of the new season."

Most will recognise Michael Rapaport as Phoebe's boyfriend, Gary, on the popular sitcom Friends; he also played in hit shows My Name is Earl and Prison Break.

Michael proved to be a controversial pick as a contestant on the show due to his criminal record and controversial videos relating to Palestine and New York’s recently elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The actor had previously been arrested for harassing his ex-girlfriend, Lili Taylor, to which he pleaded guilty, prompting a judge to issue a protection order in her favour.