Pete Wicks, known for his rugged looks, charming personality, and role on TOWIE, has found a new fan base since his appearance on Strictly. His dancing journey is marked by amazing chemistry with his professional partner Jowita Przystal. The duo are loved by viewers and judges alike.
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Apart from being a favourite on the show, Pete—who previously had to quit Celebrity SASfor a tragic reason—has also found himself at the centre of a controversy.
Rumours of his romance with dance partner Jowita Przystal have been swirling around, but he’s also been spotted kissing and getting close with former Love Island star Maura Higgins.
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal romance rumours
Ever since Pete Wicks was paired with Jowita Przystał on Strictly, fans have noted their undeniable chemistry on and off the dance floor. There has been speculation that the Strictly curse has struck again, and there may be more to their connection than just ‘friendship.’
However, both Pete and Jowita have addressed the rumours and brushed off the speculation. Speaking to OK! Magazine at the Pride of Britain Awards, Jowita claimed she loved Pete ‘as a brother.’ Insisting that the two are just good friends, she said:
We have very good chemistry together as friends, we really get on well with each other, and we have so much fun together.
She explained that the two try to tell a story every time they do a performance and they’re ‘pretty good’ at it, reports Digital Spy. She added:
But we're very good friends, and I love him so much as a brother, and I think we're going to stay friends for life, to be honest.
Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins: Are they together?
While Pete’s connection with Jowita has attracted attention, it hasn’t stopped him from making headlines with Maura Higgins. Rumours of a romantic relationship between Pete and Maura started circulating in August 2024, reports MailOnline. They gained more traction after the two were spotted sharing a passionate kiss at a recent event. Reportedly, they got VERY close at the afterparty of Pride of Britain Awards.
The two have since then enjoyed many public outings together and have not held back with their PDA. According to The Sun, they recently enjoyed a date at East London hotspot Gloria where Pete gave her a kiss on the cheek before going in for a full snog. An onlooker said:
They were chatting to Pete's co-star Wynne Evans and it was very clear they were more than just friends.
At one point she ran her hands through his hair under his hat, and they were cuddling loads too. They looked really cosy and comfortable with each other.
During an appearance on the We Need to Talk podcast, Maura finally opened up about her relationship with Pete, without confirming or denying the rumours. On being asked if she and Pete were ‘a thing,’ Maura said:
We just get on very, very well. I adore him, he's an amazing person. Do you know what's so weird? We met very soon after me coming off Love Island and we just instantly clicked.
Our humour is the same. It's like that sick, dark humour. It's very abusive. We abuse each other. Very nasty, it's hilarious.
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Sources used:
Digital Spy: Strictly's Jowita Przystał addresses Pete Wicks romance rumours
MailOnline: Maura Higgins breaks silence on Pete Wicks romance after couple were spotted sharing a passionate kiss
The Sun: Strictly’s Pete Wicks confirms romance with Maura Higgins as they snog in the street on dinner date
