Pete Wicks, the 37-year-old former TOWIE star,has officially confirmed his relationship with Olivia Attwood through a series of Instagram photos. The announcement follows a romantic trip to Ibiza and marks the first time Wicks has publicly shared a romantic partner on his social media channels.
The Ibiza "hard launch" that ended months of specullation
The transition from private dating to a public declaration occurred earlier this month when Wicks shared a gallery of images from his recent holiday. While fans had already suspected a connection due to various sightings of the pair kissing and cuddling, the official "hard launch" provided the definitive proof many were waiting for. as the report notes, Wicks captioned the post with a nod to the delay, writing, "I guess someone has to go first... IBIZA."
Pete Wicks' longtime friend and co-host, Sam Thompson, was among the first to react to the news. Thompson expressed his excitement on social media, noting that he had never expected to see Wicks make such a bold public move. The support from Thompson highlights the close-knit circle of reality television personalitiies who have been aware of the romance long before the public announcement.
A nudge from the "Olivia's House" podcast
A specific moment on the Olivia's House podcast acted as the primary catalyst for the Instagram announccement. According to the report, Attwood had used her platform to hint that Wicks should be the one to post her first, as she was intentionally withholding her own posts to protect her emotional well-being. this public nudge reportedly prompted Wicks to make the decision to go public, telling Thompson that after seeing the clip, he decided to "go and do it."
100 red roses and backflips at Cala Gracioneta
The romantic details of the Ibiza trip suggest a significant deepening of the relationship between Wicks and Attwood. During their time on the island,Wicks reportedly sent Attwood 100 red roses to her hotel room to help her recover from a hangover. The couple was also seen enjoying a high-profile dinner at Cala Gracioneta, where Wicks was observed being quite affectionate with Attwood.
Despite the "magical" atmosphere described by those close to the pair, the trip was not without its physical tolls. Wicks reportedly sustained a back injury after backflipping off boats during their time in Ibiza. Attwood later joked about the incident on social media, linking his injury to the excitement of their time spent together after being apart for two and a half weeks.
The unanswered timeline since the February split
While the relationship is now public, several details regarding the timeline of the romance remain unverified. The source indicates that Wicks and Attwood began dating in February, shortly after her split from her husband, Bradley Dack. However, the exact nature of their transition from friends to partners remains a subject of curiosity for followers.
Furthermore, the report mentions unverified claims regarding Bradley Dack being seen with an ex-girlfriend, which has fueled speculation about the circumstances of his marriage. It remains unclear how much of the couple's early courtship was shaped by these external tabloid narratives, or how much of their relationship has been intentionally kept under wraps to avoid the scrutiny that often follows high-profile splits.
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