Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks has been left annoyed after he was pictured along with his arms round married co-star pal Olivia Attwood throughout a latest journey to Ibiza
Pete Wicks has discovered himself embroiled in controversy after images emerged of him showing cosy with married mate Olivia Attwood throughout a latest jaunt to Ibiza.
Now, an insider reveals to Mirror that the ex-TOWIE persona, 36, is exasperated as he battles to dispel his lothario status. “Pete is sick of being unable to have shut buddies with out it being misconstrued. He all the time has this downside of individuals considering the worst,” reveals the supply, who insists the duo are merely platonic friends.
Olivia, 34, and Pete had been on the Spanish social gathering island combining enterprise with leisure. They soaked up the solar with mates and partied at nightspots while filming their joint Kiss radio programme, The Sunday Roast.
Nevertheless, throughout a maritime tour, Pete was captured along with his arms wrapped across the ex-Love Islander as she reclined towards him. The snap triggered gossip amongst followers in regards to the real nature of their bond – and allegedly left Olivia’s partner, Bradley Dack, seething at house.
Sources counsel Olivia’s footballer different half was “furious” when his team-mates circulated the photographs in Gillingham FC’s WhatsApp chat. One reportedly commented, “Bradley’s tried to snicker it off, however inside he is fuming. He trusts Liv, however Pete having his fingers over his spouse whereas she’s sporting a bikini is not an awesome look. He is furious together with her for placing him on this place,” reviews the Mirror.
Olivia’s followers have been fast to pile on her throughout social media, with one expressing they’re “fearful” for her marriage.
The fact star hit again sharply, responding: “Do not be. Fear about your personal.”
Bradley and Olivia tied the knot two years in the past and have been an merchandise on and off since first crossing paths in 2015. She’s maintained an in depth friendship with Pete for a number of years now, ever since they met on TOWIE again in 2019.
Pete was linked to fellow Love Island star Maura Higgins earlier this 12 months, although he is believed to be flying solo at current. His romantic life ceaselessly comes underneath intense scrutiny – not least his rollercoaster relationships with Megan McKenna, Chloe Sims and Ella Rae Clever.
All through his Strictly stint final 12 months, Pete was additionally dogged by hypothesis a couple of romance with skilled associate Jowita Przystał, claims each firmly rejected. Whereas supporters obsess over his love life, the Essex lad has overtly admitted he merely clicks “higher with girls” as mates.
Pete defined earlier this 12 months: “I grew up with two actually sturdy girls, my mum and my nan, so I’ve all the time felt comfy round girls. A pal is a pal and the concept that women and men cannot be buddies is a load of b*******.”
Talking about Olivia particularly, he revealed: “I depend Vicky Pattison and Olivia Attwood as two of my actually, actually shut buddies. I like the bones of these ladies. Feminine friendships are vital, however friendship usually is vital.”
The pair kicked off their joint radio present this 12 months and even made an look collectively on the BRIT Awards in March. No matter any controversy stirred by their summer season jaunt, Pete and Olivia glossed over the drama, effusively recounting the enjoyable that they had.
Talking on their podcast, Pete shared, “Clearly, we had been on the market working for a few days after which we had a few days off. It was… the folks we had been with made it such an incredible journey, but in addition we do not get numerous day without work, and it was good to go off radar slightly bit.”
Becoming a member of in with fun, Olivia added, “I am not going to lie, it was very feral. There’s quite a bit that occurred that we won’t even talk about on this podcast.”
Nevertheless, regardless of their makes an attempt to downplay the state of affairs, our insider means that the uproar has left Pete involved about jeopardising his friendship with Olivia.
“Pete is not the playboy individuals are making him out to be, he loves Olivia as a pal and is there for her, however there’s nothing romantic happening,” our supply reveals. “He would not wish to lose their friendship over this as a result of they get alongside so effectively and which means a lot to him.”
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