Footballer's Hopes for Reconciliation Dashed by Public Romance
Professional footballer Bradley Dack has been left reportedly 'livid and embarrassed' after photographs emerged revealing his estranged wife Olivia Attwood's passionate romance with television personality Pete Wicks. The new couple were captured locking lips at the Flute Bar in Soho, London on Friday night, with images obtained by The Sun showing their intimate moment following Attwood's marriage breakdown in January.
Social Media Moves and Divorce Tensions Escalate
In a bold social media statement, the 32-year-old footballer unfollowed Olivia Attwood on Instagram this Sunday, mirroring her earlier action toward him earlier this year. This move comes amid claims that Dack plans to 'take her to the cleaners' in their impending divorce proceedings, indicating heightened tensions between the former couple.
A source close to the situation revealed: 'Bradley is livid, he's not surprised at all but is completely embarrassed and upset. He can't believe Olivia has moved on so publicly and they've not even signed the divorce papers.' The insider continued: 'Bradley was hopeful for a reunion with Olivia but after this, he's just livid and will take her to the cleaners.'
Romantic Timeline and Public Appearances
Despite previous insistence from both parties that they were merely friends, Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood are believed to have begun their romantic involvement at the end of February. Just hours after the kissing images surfaced, the couple maintained professional appearances by arriving separately to host their KISS FM show The Sunday Roast.
An onlooker described the couple partying for approximately three and a half hours at the Flute Bar, with a friend of the couple clarifying: 'Their passionate romance only started in the last few weeks, since she has split from Bradley, there was no overlap.' The friend added: 'Olivia's close friends know about this new development and are pleased Pete has put a smile back on her face. He has been a shoulder to cry on and there for Olivia during this really tough time.'
Previous Suspicious and Relationship History
Bradley Dack reportedly suspected romantic involvement between his estranged wife and Pete Wicks for approximately a year, though Attwood consistently denied any relationship beyond friendship. The source explained: 'He's suspected things for the past year but she's always denied it.'
The couple's connection has been visible through various public appearances:
- They attempted to maintain discretion in Manchester earlier this month while departing a hotel with luggage
- They appeared cozy together at the BRIT Awards, leaving the event in the same vehicle
- They were photographed together after Olivia's Garnier brand launch event in London
- They raised eyebrows during a trip to Ibiza last August when photos showed Pete with his hand on Olivia's thigh
Marriage Breakdown and Emotional Aftermath
Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack ended their three-year marriage in January, with sources indicating the relationship concluded after Dack 'breached her trust.' In emotional social media posts addressing the separation, Attwood shared: 'I cry myself to sleep, then business as normal when the alarm goes off at 5am and it has been like that for a long time.'
She continued: 'I never expected to be moving into this apartment alone. And I'm in over my depth for sure. I want to be happy. I want Brad to be happy. Just one day at a time. For both of us.'
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Bradley Dack, Olivia Attwood, and Pete Wicks for comment regarding these recent developments.
