Maura Higgins debuts on Dancing with the Stars US

Maura Higgins made her debut on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars US, performing a Traitors-themed Foxtrot with professional partner Mark Ballas. The duo earned 21 out of 30 points, placing them at the top of the leaderboard for the night.

During the performance, a burgundy Hermès Birkin bag was tossed into the audience by Ballas as part of the choreography. While viewers speculated the luxury item was real, it was actually a prop. The authentic Birkin bag was being held by Rob Rausch in the audience alongside Lisa Rinna. The bag was a gift from Rausch to Higgins following his betrayal of her on The Traitors US, a gesture Rinna helped facilitate.

Mark Ballas, a veteran professional dancer on the show, has previously won three titles on Dancing with the Stars, including wins with Kristi Yamaguchi, Shawn Johnson, and Charli D'Amelio.