October 12th 2024.
The latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing had viewers in a frenzy as they witnessed the jaw-dropping new look of contestant Pete Wicks. The former Towie star, who is competing on the current season with his partner Jowita Przystał, left many doing a double take with his new hairstyle. Last week, the duo wowed the audience with a lively samba to the theme song from 1997's comedy film, George of the Jungle, during the show's popular Movie Week. This week, they were tasked with taking on a quickstep, but before they even hit the dance floor, Pete's appearance caused quite a stir.
As the celebrities and their dancers were being introduced at the start of the show, Pete made his entrance with his trademark long locks nowhere to be seen. Instead, his hair was styled into a sleek quiff, which caught the attention of many viewers. "PETE'S HAIR?!" exclaimed Emily on X, while Fiona shared, "Pete nailed it. Mesmerized by the hair." Karen added, "Pete Wicks straight out of Grease!" It was clear that Pete's new look was a topic of discussion among the audience.
During their performance, Pete and Jowita channeled a 50s vibe with their costumes and set, which was a tattoo parlor. The song "Town Called Malice" by The Jam played as they danced, and Pete's new hairstyle perfectly complemented the theme. In a hilarious moment, their routine ended with Pete revealing a fake tattoo of judge Craig Revel Horwood's face holding a paddle with a score of 10. This playful nod to the judges was well-received, as Pete and Jowita received a score of 29, a significant improvement from their first week.
The judges were full of compliments for Pete, with Craig even giving a rare "well done." Motsi Mabuse praised their performance, saying she "really liked this John Travolta vibe." Head judge Shirley Ballas also had positive feedback, saying, "Your technical quality is now starting to get better. I love the smoldering look between the two of you...you sir are improving week upon week." Jowita took to Instagram after the show to share her pride in Pete's progress, calling him her "Danny Zuko."
Fans of the show also had nothing but praise for Pete's performance. "Pete's best dance yet! This is what I've been waiting for from him, loved it," shared Sasha. Bear wrote, "Pete is what Strictly is all about for me. His progression and improvement in 4 weeks is extraordinary. Jowita is an absolute goddess on the dance floor and is a phenomenal teacher. Just imagine how amazing he will be in another 4 weeks." It was clear that Peter's hard work and determination to improve did not go unnoticed.
As the show came to an end, many were still in awe of Pete's transformation and his impressive performance. The next episode of Strictly Come Dancing will air next Saturday at 6:20 pm on BBC One. And for those who can't get enough of the behind-the-scenes gossip, join our Strictly Come Dancing WhatsApp channel for all the latest news and rumors. Just click on the link and select "Join Chat" to stay in the loop. We'd love to hear from you, so don't hesitate to get in touch with our entertainment team with any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. Keep dancing!
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