September 14th 2024.
Pete Wicks is a well-known name in the world of reality TV. He is about to make his debut on the popular British show, Strictly Come Dancing. But how did he get to this point? How did he become one of the chosen few to take part in the show's entire history?
The BBC's prestigious show, Strictly, carefully selects its lineup of stars every year, knowing that the nation will instantly fall in love with them. And it's no surprise that 36-year-old Pete was a sure bet for the bosses. However, his rise to fame was not a stroke of luck. It took a lot of hard work and dedication to become one of the few reality stars to be given the opportunity to participate in the show.
Pete was first introduced to viewers as a friend of James Lock on The Only Way is Essex, but he has since established himself as a reality TV king in his own right. Let's take a closer look at how he climbed the ranks to reach the top.
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Pete joined Towie in 2015 and quickly became known as the "bad boy" of the show. The Towie casting team has always strived to find "normal" people who are willing to share their everyday lives with viewers, and they discovered Pete through his connection to Lockie, 37. Before his reality TV fame, Pete worked long 16-hour days as a director for a company supplying consultant doctors to the NHS. In his book, For the Love of Frenchies: The Dogs that Changed My Life, he revealed that one of his motivations for joining Towie was to have more time at home and finally get a dog.
During a cast trip to Marbella in 2015, Pete's reality TV career was born. With his tattoos, long hair, and nickname "Pirate Pete," he immediately stood out from the rest of the cast and caught the attention of viewers. Although he never expected to stay on the show for long, the producers had other plans for him.
Pete's on-off relationship with Megan McKenna, followed by Shelby Tribble, Chloe Sims, and eventually Ella Rae Wise, ensured he had endless screen time. However, he wasn't always a fan favorite, especially when he was caught texting other women behind Megan's back after giving her a Rolex. But despite his mistakes, he also had many redeeming qualities, such as being a loyal friend, his dry sense of humor that often lightened the drama, and the way even his exes couldn't stay mad at him.
Despite his tough guy persona, Pete also had a sweet and caring side. On one Christmas special, he was seen mouthing the words to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" while his then-girlfriend Megan performed on stage.
After leaving Towie in 2021, Pete decided to spread his wings and try out other reality TV series. He had dabbled in shows like Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, Celebs Go Dating, and Celebrity MasterChef while still on Towie, but after his departure, he began to appear on more cast lists. He even participated in SAS: Who Dares Wins, but had to withdraw due to injuries sustained during a challenge. Pete also showed his charitable side by stripping off for The Real Full Monty to raise awareness for cancer. He has also made guest appearances on shows like Joe Lycett's Got Your Back, CelebAbility, Sunday Brunch, Celebrity Juice, and Supermarket Sweep to keep his name in the spotlight.
Pete's best friend, Sam Thompson, has also played a significant role in his rise to fame. The two have become inseparable and have even appeared on shows like Celebrity MasterChef and CelebAbility together. With Sam by his side, Pete's popularity and opportunities in the world of reality TV continue to grow.
Pete Wicks, the reality TV star we all know and love, is about to make his debut on one of the biggest shows on British television - Strictly Come Dancing. But how did he get to this point? How did he rise through the ranks and become a household name?
Every year, the BBC curates a list of stars for Strictly Come Dancing, and they always seem to know who the nation will fall for. This year, 36-year-old Pete was a safe bet for the bosses. But this success didn't just happen by chance. There has been plenty of hard work and determination that has led Pete to become one of the few reality stars to be chosen for the show throughout its entire history.
While he was first introduced on The Only Way is Essex as a friend of James Lock, Pete has now established himself as a reality TV king in his own right. Let's take a closer look at how he climbed the ranks to reach the top.
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Pete joined Towie in 2015, and the casting team worked tirelessly to find "normal" people who would give viewers a glimpse into their everyday lives. That's when they came across Pete, thanks to his connection with Lockie. Before joining the show, Pete was working long, grueling hours as a director of a company that supplied consultant doctors to the NHS. In his book, For the Love of Frenchies: The Dogs that Changed My Life, he revealed that one of his motivations for joining the series was to spend more time at home and finally get a dog.
During a cast trip to Marbella in 2015, a reality star was born. Pete stood out from the rest of the cast with his tattoos, long hair, and his nickname "Pirate Pete." He offered something different from the other TOWIE stars, and fans were instantly drawn to him.
Pete never expected to stick around for long. He thought he would cause a bit of trouble and then go back to his normal life. But the producers had other plans for him. His on-again, off-again relationships with Megan McKenna, Shelby Tribble, Chloe Sims, and Ella Rae Wise kept viewers hooked, even when he wasn't always in their good graces. But despite his rough and tough exterior, Pete also has a softer side. On a Christmas special, he lovingly mouthed the words to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" while his then-girlfriend Megan performed on stage.
After six years on Towie, Pete decided it was time to move on and try new things. He stated on the Not My Bagg podcast, "I was starting to become the Ian Beale of Towie, just this sort of drunk in the corner, so it was definitely time for me to f*****g do one." But he's always grateful for the series as it opened doors for him to try other shows, such as Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls, Celebs Go Dating, and Celebrity MasterChef. And even after leaving Towie, he continued to make appearances on various shows like Joe Lycett's Got Your Back, CelebAbility, Sunday Brunch, Celebrity Juice, and Supermarket Sweep, to keep his name in the spotlight.
But perhaps the most important role Pete has played in his rise to fame is being best friends with Sam Thompson. The two have been inseparable and have even appeared on shows like Celebrity Juice and Celebrity MasterChef together. Their friendship has undoubtedly played a significant role in Pete's success.
From Towie bad boy to reality TV king, Pete Wicks has certainly come a long way. And now, as he prepares to take on the dancefloor in Strictly Come Dancing, we can't wait to see what the future holds for this rising star.
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