Pete Wicks sparks romance rumours with Strictly co-star as they cosy up at NTAs
TOWIE star Pete Wicks has sparked romance rumours with a Strictly Come Dancing co-star as he gears up to take to the ballroom in the show’s 20th anniversary. Pete attended the National Television Awards in London on Wednesday night, as he and bestie Sam Thompson interviewed celebs on the red carpet.
However, Sam wasn’t the only celebrity Pete was getting close to on the night. The star was apparently seen getting cosy with professional dancer Jowita Przystał, the Daily Mail reports. The Staying Relevant podcast star was reportedly seen with Jowita after the event, in a corridor at London’s O2 Arena where the star-studded ceremony took place.
An onlooker told the publication: “Pete was admiring Jowita’s outfits and told her she looked stunning. They were deep in conversation, and were both leaning in close. It got people talking and wondering if there might be a Strictly romance this year after all.
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“There was a lot of affection between the pair. He was whispering in her ear which really made her smile.” The onlooker then claimed that Pete “placed a protective hand on Jowita’s shoulder,” saying it looked "very lovey-dovey."
OK! has contacted Pete and Jowita's reps for comment.
On the night, Jowita stunned in a light blue halter neck dress by British fashion designer Chamiah Dewey, as Pete looked dapper in a cream suit.
Jowita and the Strictly gang had a lot to celebrate during the prestigious night, as they took home the gong for Best Talent Show. The dancer is no stranger to winning, as she took home the glitterball trophy in 2022 alongside partner Hamza Yassin.
Pete was the seventh celebrity confirmed for the BBC show last month, as he said he was 'absolutely terrified.' "Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying. But anyone who knows me knows I love a challenge and trying new things, so I'm genuinely looking forward to getting stuck in.”
Speaking on his Stay Relevant podcast with bestie Sam, the TOWIE star said: "It's the last thing I think anyone would ever think I would do.
"I've never thought about doing it. I've never really watched Strictly. You do like a taster day where I had to see how I got on for an hour with one of the pros.
"And I am going to be honest with you, I went because I was semi-forced by my management and Sam and anyone else obsessed with Strictly. And I did the taster and I f***ing loved it. I genuinely loved it."