Pete Wicks engaged in a notably flirtatious interaction with his purported romantic interest, Maura Higgins, as they celebrated his recent accomplishments on Strictly Come Dancing. This occurred merely one day subsequent to his alleged kiss with his dance partner, Jowita Przystał, during the televised performance.
While the renowned figure from The Only Way Is Essex, aged 36, was initially associated with Love Island star Maura Higgins, aged 33, in August, he has recently ignited speculation regarding a romantic involvement with his Strictly Come Dancing partner, Jowita Przystal.
Notably, mere hours prior to his intimate engagement with Maura, he elicited significant excitement among fans when he seemingly kissed Jowita during their spirited performance of the American Smooth on Saturday’s live broadcast.
However, on Sunday, he was once again seen in the company of Maura Higgins, as the two enjoyed an evening at The Ship in Wandsworth, accompanied by his fellow Strictly Come Dancing cast members, following their advancement to the next week of the competition.
An eyewitness provided an exclusive account to Newsafro.com, stating that the couple appeared inseparable, engaging in intimate whispers and even interlocking their legs while sharing drinks with Wynne Evans, Tom Dean, and Jamie Borthwick.
The eyewitness remarked, “They were all over each other; I was taken aback by their apparent closeness, especially since I believed he had genuine chemistry with Jowita. At one point, they were practically straddling one another and seemed completely unbothered by the onlookers.
“You would think Pete might have been more mindful of Tom, considering he had just been eliminated from Strictly, yet he appeared to have eyes only for Maura throughout the entire evening!”
MailOnline has reached out to representatives for both Maura and Pete for a statement.
Speculation regarding the romantic involvement between the reality stars began last month when they were photographed sharing a kiss outside the Broadwick Soho Hotel. However, Maura lightheartedly addressed the rumors earlier this month while supporting him on his Staying Relevant podcast tour.
She wore a customized T-shirt featuring an image of their kiss, with the phrase “We can’t be friends” emblazoned in capital letters across the front. In a snapshot, she posed with her arm around Pete’s close friend Sam Thompson, captioning it, “Hilarious night… you smashed it @samthompson @stayingrelevantpodcast.”
This is not the first instance in which Maura and Pete have been romantically associated.
Last year, the pair were recorded in an affectionate display at Grosvenor House in London. The footage, captured in October 2023, shows Maura and Pete nestled together in a corner, seemingly taking selfies on Maura’s phone.
They were observed gazing into each other’s eyes, engaged in what appeared to be a profound conversation, with Maura beaming at the reality star while he animatedly gestured during their exchange.
This interaction occurred a year prior to Maura, who recently ended her relationship with American stuntman Bobby Holland Hanton earlier this year, wrapping her arms around Pete’s neck and kissing him during their recent romantic luncheon.
In recent weeks, Pete has also been linked to dancer Jowita Przystal. He was notably seen getting quite close with the Polish beauty at the National Television Awards earlier this month.
Their intimate exchanges generated considerable speculation among fellow guests regarding a potential romance during this year’s series. The long-haired charmer, who has previously dated Megan McKenna, Chloe Sims, and Ella Rae Wise, was spotted with Jowita in a corridor at London’s O2 Arena, the venue for the star-studded ceremony.
One eyewitness reported, “Pete was admiring Jowita’s outfit and told her she looked stunning. They were deeply engaged in conversation, leaning in close to one another. It sparked discussions about a possible Strictly romance this year.
“There was a significant amount of affection exchanged between them; he was whispering in her ear, which made her smile. At one point, Pete placed a protective hand on Jowita’s shoulder, creating an atmosphere that appeared quite affectionate. It is evident that they have developed a strong bond during their time on Strictly.”
