The secret is finally out – Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks are dating.
The 35-year-old presenter and 37-year-old podcaster Pete made their relationship official earlier this week, posting a series of photos of them cuddled up in Ibiza. The caption read: 'I guess someone has to go first…IBIZA.'
It comes six months after Olivia's split from footballer husband Bradley Dack, whom she'd known for a decade. The couple, who rekindled a past romance after Olivia's appearance on Love Island in 2017, tied the knot in 2023.
However, in the wake of 'a really bad summer,' Olivia and Bradley's marriage fell apart – with sources citing 'a breach of trust' on his part as the news broke.
Olivia and Pete have made their relationship official, with the pair posting photos of themselves together on social media.
The couple are said to have grown close at this year's Brit Awards, where they stayed at the same hotel together. A source described Pete as 'a shoulder to cry on' for Olivia during what was 'a really horrible breakup' from Bradley.
'They have got closer and Pete has held a torch for Olivia for a really long time,' the insider added. 'She is hurting and vulnerable, and he was in the right place at the right time.'
Pete and Olivia first met when on Towie in 2017 and have been close friends ever since, even hosting a radio show together. Signs of their feelings for each other were visible from September last year, when Olivia and Pete were pictured looking cosy together on holiday in Ibiza.
Bradley is said to be 'livid' at this turn of events, with a source revealing he'd 'suspended' his hopes of reconciliation with Olivia after seeing her posts about Pete.
Prior to romancing Olivia, Pete dated Towie castmates Jess Wright and Verity Chapman, as well as former Love Island star Maura Higgins. His most high-profile relationship was with Megan McKenna, whom he dated for a year and a half in 2016.
Olivia, who previously described marriage as 'frikinnn hard,' is now moving on with her life and has been spotted getting closer to Pete in recent months. The pair are said to be taking things slowly and have no plans to label their relationship just yet.
As for Bradley, he is reportedly 'embarrassed' by news of Olivia and Pete's secret romance, and is said to be 'livid' at the speed at which Olivia has moved on.
Olivia and Pete's relationship is still in its early stages, but it's clear that they have a strong connection and are enjoying each other's company. Only time will tell what the future holds for this new couple.
