Bradley Dack Cuts Ties with Pete Wicks Following Hotel Incident with Olivia Attwood
The ongoing fallout between Olivia Attwood and her ex-husband Bradley Dack has now extended to her close friendship with Pete Wicks, with reports indicating that the footballer has taken the drastic step of blocking the former TOWIE star on social media.
Hotel Sighting Sparks Social Media Drama
This development comes after Pete Wicks, aged 37, was observed departing a Manchester hotel alongside Olivia Attwood, the 34-year-old former Love Island contestant. The pair, who have maintained a strong platonic bond for several years, were seen leaving the Edwardian Manchester hotel in the mid-morning hours with their luggage in tow.
Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack officially ended their nearly three-year marriage earlier this year, with the Loose Women panellist publicly confirming the split during an appearance on Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing's Great Company podcast in February. Since the separation, Pete Wicks has reportedly been providing emotional support to Olivia, a dynamic that appears to have provoked a negative reaction from her former partner.
Instagram Block and Growing Tensions
Bradley Dack, a professional footballer, has seemingly removed and blocked Pete Wicks from his Instagram account, with Pete reciprocating by unfollowing the athlete as well. This digital severance follows previous instances of tension, including reports that Bradley faced teasing from his Gillingham teammates after photos surfaced of Olivia and Pete vacationing in Ibiza.
The controversial holiday images depicted the two friends in close proximity on a yacht, with one photograph showing Pete's arm around Olivia's waist and another capturing his hand resting on her thigh. At the time, a source revealed to the Sun that Bradley's teammates were playfully ribbing him about the situation, noting that while he trusted his then-wife, the physical closeness in the photos was not an ideal look.
Post-BRITs Afterparty and Ongoing Friendship
Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood's recent hotel departure occurred after they attended a boozy afterparty following the BRIT Awards, which were hosted at Manchester's Co-op Live arena. The duo, who co-host the Kiss FM podcast The Sunday Roast, frequently discuss their personal lives on their show, with Pete serving as a confidant during Olivia's marital difficulties.
Their friendship has been a consistent feature in both their public and private lives, yet the latest developments suggest that Bradley Dack's patience with their closeness has reached its limit. The Instagram block represents a tangible escalation in the simmering discord between the former spouses and their respective social circles.
As Olivia Attwood navigates her newly single status and Pete Wicks continues to offer support, the situation highlights the complex interpersonal dynamics that often accompany high-profile separations in the entertainment industry.
