Olivia Attwood has publicly addressed the situation after she was photographed sharing a kiss with her friend and co-star Pete Wicks, sparking widespread fan excitement and media speculation. The incident occurred on Friday night at a dimly-lit bar in Soho, London, following Attwood's recent separation from her husband, Bradley Dack.
Frenzy in London Bar
The KISS FM personalities were spotted at Flute, a bar where Wicks has previously been seen with former flame Maura Higgins. Their table was cluttered with empty glasses as the pair cosied up together, looking at Attwood's phone before locking lips. Friends have described their relationship as an "unexpected romance" that has blossomed from a long-standing friendship.
Attwood's Shy Response
In the aftermath, Attwood took to Instagram, where she was seen with a film crew, wearing black leather hot pants, knee-high boots, and sheer tights. She expressed discomfort with the attention, stating, "This is a nightmare for me. I'm actually very shy. It's a lot of attention." Despite her initial hesitation, she quickly resumed her professional demeanor, posing for photos in the lift of a luxurious hotel as her glam squad assisted her.
Smitten Romance Unfolds
Sources close to the couple reveal that Attwood, 34, who reportedly began dating Wicks, 37, in February after the BRIT Awards, is "smitten" with the reality star. According to Closer Magazine, "Olivia has always been drawn to Pete and carried a torch for him. If she wasn’t with him herself, she didn’t want anyone else to have him." The insider added, "Olivia has fallen big time, she’s totally smitten with Pete. She’s always liked him – everyone can see the connection."
Podcast Bond Strengthens
The couple, who host the podcast The Sunday Roast together, have shared intimate moments on air. In a recent episode, Wicks opened up about showing emotions, including crying at work, to which Attwood responded with support, saying, "I would want to support you and I would. I would hug you for like a second, but I would feel uncomfortable." She explained her background, noting, "I think I've seen my dad cry once, my mum cry like twice. I just haven't grown up around people showing emotion." Wicks inquired if she is a crier, and Attwood admitted, "I allow myself like the odd crash out. Like I give myself like five minutes. And then I have to get back to business."
The Mirror has reached out to representatives for both Attwood and Wicks for further comment, but no official statement has been released at this time. The bar, Flute, appears to be a favoured spot for Wicks, adding to the intrigue of this developing celebrity romance.
