November 12th 2024.
Pete Wicks is rumored to be considering a new adventure, leaving his role as George of the Jungle behind and heading to the I'm A Celebrity jungle. It seems that after a Strictly Come Dancing elimination, a star could be making their way Down Under to join the ITV series.
Despite Pete quickly becoming a fan favorite on the ballroom dance floor, his close friend Sam Thompson has revealed that he may be returning to Australia for the end of the I'm A Celebrity series. Last year, Sam was crowned King of the Jungle and Pete was there to welcome him back for an emotional reunion on the famous bridge. Now, as Sam returns to the camp in a new hosting role for the spin-off show I'm A Celebrity Unpacked, he has shared that Pete could join him once again.
Sam, who has joined other celebrities like Danny Jones and Alan Halsall in Brisbane, also expressed how much he will miss his girlfriend, Love Island star Zara McDermott, who was unable to join him in Australia last year due to her participation in Strictly. When asked who he will miss more, Zara or Pete, Sam replied with a laugh, "Probably Zara because Pete is so stressed with Strictly!" It seems that Pete's intense focus on learning a new skill for the dance competition has left him feeling the pressure.
Sam also revealed that Pete has mentioned the possibility of visiting him in Australia if he is eliminated from Strictly. This could mean another emotional reunion on the famous bridge for the two best friends. There have also been reports that Maura Higgins, who was spotted kissing Pete, may also be heading to the I'm A Celebrity jungle, so a potential bridge reunion for the new couple could also be on the cards.
However, with Strictly expected to last three more weeks and finishing on December 14, Pete will have to be eliminated in the next couple of weeks in order to make the trip to Australia in time. But with his growing popularity and impressive performances on the dance floor, it seems unlikely that he will be leaving the competition anytime soon.
In recent weeks, Pete has shown a new side to his personality, breaking away from the "bad boy" image he has portrayed for many years. During Icons week, his performance as Freddie Mercury landed him at the bottom of the leaderboard, but the support from fans kept him safe from elimination. Last week, he and his dance partner Jowita Pryzstal received their highest score yet, 36, with an emotional performance dedicated to Pete's late grandmother.
Pete shared with viewers the special connection he had with his nan, who was a constant source of love and support in his life. He tearfully expressed, "This is my tribute to my nan who would have absolutely loved to experience this journey with me. This is my way of her being part of that adventure."
Strictly Come Dancing will continue this Saturday on BBC One, while I'm A Celebrity will launch on Sunday on ITV1. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with The Agency entertainment team by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page – we would love to hear from you.
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