Strictly Come Dancing star Jowita Przystal has broken her silence on Pete Wicks' romance with Olivia Attwood after he shared photos of them kissing on holiday. In an interview with The Sun, the professional dancer expressed her support for the couple and described Attwood as 'an amazing woman'.
Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood Confirm Romance
Pete Wicks, who rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex, and former Love Island star Olivia Attwood have been rumoured to be in a relationship for several months. Attwood split from her footballer husband, Bradley Dack, earlier in the year after two years of marriage. While neither had publicly commented on their status, photos emerged of the pair enjoying a romantic holiday in the south of France last month. They were later seen together in Ibiza, where Attwood was working on a project.
Last week, Wicks took to Instagram to share a series of holiday photos, including a snap of him kissing Attwood on the head while she lay on his lap on a yacht. The post was widely seen as confirming their relationship. The couple have not issued any official statement, but the images have sparked widespread media attention.
Jowita Przystal's Reaction
Jowita Przystal, who was Wicks' dance partner on the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing, has now addressed the romance. She told The Sun: 'I do know Liv. She's an amazing woman. I love her to bits.' Przystal also confirmed that she and Wicks remain close friends, saying: 'Yes, absolutely. I'm rooting for Pete and Sam. I'm very proud of Pete and Sam's podcast. This duo is just unbelievable. Whatever they do, I'm always supporting them.' She also praised Wicks' other podcast, Man Made, which she listens to regularly.
Przystal and Wicks made it to the semi-final of Strictly in 2025, where they were eliminated after a dance-off with Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec. Since the show, they have remained in touch, with Przystal appearing on Wicks and Sam Thompson's Staying Relevant podcast. In October, they performed a dance together at the O2 Arena during a live podcast show, which sparked dating rumours after they locked lips. Wicks later clarified on This Morning: 'It's all part of the choreography, it's the magic of showbiz. Jowita is such a good friend of mine and that dance was something we didn't get to do on Strictly because we didn't make the final because I was useless!'
Jowita Przystal on Her Own Love Life
When asked about her own romantic life, Przystal admitted she is not currently seeing anyone. She described herself as a 'free spirit' and said she does not have time for a relationship at the moment. 'I don't really have the time — I am focused on my dancing career and I just want to do the best that I can at my job and my work. That's what I'm focusing on right now,' she said.
Przystal's comments come as fans continue to follow the developing romance between Wicks and Attwood. The pair have not yet made any public appearances together since the Instagram post, but sources suggest they are enjoying their time away from the spotlight.
