September 7th 2024.
Pete Wicks, the charming star of Strictly Come Dancing 2024, has recently opened up about his love life and his fears of ending up alone. Despite being a successful 35-year-old reality star who rose to fame on ITV's The Only Way Is Essex in 2015, Pete has been known for his playboy reputation and tumultuous relationships, particularly his highly publicized romance with co-star Megan McKenna from 2016 to 2017.
While he may have been unfaithful in the past, Pete still holds onto his dream of starting a family and getting married one day – just not right now. In a candid interview, Pete, who co-hosts the popular podcast Staying Relevant with I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! winner Sam Thompson, revealed that he is still trying to understand himself and isn't ready for a committed, long-term relationship yet.
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In his interview with The Times magazine, Pete shared, "I'm almost 36 now. I want to find someone to settle down with and have kids. I've been blessed with so many opportunities, but what's the point if I can't share them with someone?" Despite his desire to find love, Pete admits that he still has doubts and uncertainties about himself that make it difficult for him to fully commit to a relationship.
Reflecting on his past relationships, Pete shared that women often fall in love with the idea of him, rather than who he truly is. He remains hopeful that he will find his soulmate one day, but also acknowledges the possibility of ending up alone. "I would love to find a wife, but who knows – I might just end up as one of those men who dies alone," he said, looking towards the future.
Pete's reputation as a ladies' man began during his time on The Only Way Is Essex and continued through his relationships with fellow co-stars Jess Wright, Shelby Tribble, Chloe Sims, and Ella Rae Wise. More recently, he has been linked to Love Island beauty Maura Higgins. However, despite his past mistakes and being labeled as a womanizer, Pete is determined to overcome his public persona and find genuine love.
As he prepares to compete on Strictly, Pete hopes that the once-in-a-lifetime experience will give him the chance to let go and enjoy himself. Surprisingly, Pete had never watched the show before, but his best friend's girlfriend, Zara McDermott, who competed on the show in 2023, convinced him to give it a try. Zara has since given Pete her full support and blessing, despite the controversy surrounding her former partner Graziano Di Prima, who was fired after abuse allegations.
Pete acknowledged that Strictly will push him out of his comfort zone, but he is excited for the challenge and is looking forward to joining other stars such as JLS popstar JB Gill, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri, EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick, Olympic swimmer Tom Dean, and DIY SIS star Nick Knowles when the show returns next week.
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On a final note, Pete also shared some exciting news about his former girlfriend Megan McKenna, who is now expecting her first child with her fiancé, footballer Oliver Burke. While their relationship may not have worked out, Pete is happy for Megan and wishes her all the best. He also reflected on his past mistakes, including the time his explicit messages to an ex were exposed while he and Megan were on vacation in Barcelona. In the aftermath, Pete faced backlash from the public, with some even threatening to harm his dog. Despite the challenges and criticism, Pete remains grateful for his experiences and is looking forward to what the future holds.
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