Television personality Olivia Attwood has defended her partner Pete Wicks against public scrutiny regarding his historical ‘f*** boy’ reputation following their recent relationship hard-launch, according to reports by The Irish Sun and Goss.ie.
The couple officially went public with their romance, sharing loved-up photographs from a trip to Ibiza on Instagram. Wicks, 37, made the relationship official online following weeks of public hints and speculation about the pairing.
Pete’s Instagram Hard-Launch Follows Ibiza Trip
The relationship went public after Wicks posted images of the pair together during a getaway in Ibiza, marking the first time the former TOWIE star has publicly shared a relationship on his social media account. Attwood stated on her podcast, Olivia’s House, that she anticipated Wicks would make the announcement, explaining that she preferred not to post first while protecting herself in the early stages of the romance.
Prior to the Instagram confirmation, the pair drew public attention during a dinner at Cala Gracioneta in Ibiza, where Wicks gifted Attwood 100 red roses to her hotel room. Attwood described the pairing as “the worst kept secret” following her split from Bradley Dack earlier in the year.
Navigating New Romance After High-Profile Split
Attwood admitted in interviews with The Times that she initially feared she was moving too fast by transitioning from a platonic friendship with Wicks to a romantic relationship while still processing the end of her marriage to Dack. Attwood noted that friends advised her to stay single, but she acknowledged that ending things with Wicks would only lead her to search for a similar connection elsewhere.
Reflecting on her new partner’s qualities, Attwood described Wicks as intelligent, compassionate, and patient. The relationship marks a major shift for both television personalities as they continue to share details of their lives and professional projects with their respective audiences.
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