Olivia Attwood has humorously described experiencing a 'nightmare' day as she returned to work just hours after photographs surfaced showing her sharing a kiss with Pete Wicks. The images, obtained by The Sun, captured the pair locking lips at the Flute Bar in Soho, London on Friday night. This development follows Olivia's split from her husband, footballer Bradley Dack, which occurred at the beginning of this year.
Return to Work with a Sense of Humour
Shortly after the images circulated, Olivia headed straight back to work for a beauty shoot. She appeared to poke fun at the situation on her Instagram account, where she insisted in a playful manner that she 'didn't like attention.' A video from the shoot showed her dressed in a striking leather outfit, perched on a bed with the caption: 'Guys honestly I'm fine.' During the shoot, she remarked, 'It's a nightmare for me,' before jokingly adding that she was 'very shy' and 'didn't like a lot of attention.'
Details of the Evening Emerge
An onlooker reported that Olivia and Pete partied for approximately three and a half hours at the Flute Bar. A friend of the couple provided further insight, stating, '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. She has been in the depths of a really horrible break-up and Pete has helped her through it.'
According to an insider, Pete and Olivia arrived at the bar around 8:30pm and enjoyed drinks with a group of friends until about midnight. They are said to have shared a kiss around 10pm, with friends cheering them on. Reports indicate that Olivia screamed in delight and punched the air in celebration during the moment. The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for both Pete and Olivia for comment on the situation.
Recent History and Public Appearances
This is not the first time the pair have been spotted together in cosy circumstances. Earlier this month, they attempted to go incognito in Manchester, departing a hotel mid-morning with their luggage after being seen carrying two pizzas to his room at 3am the previous night. Olivia and Pete also appeared close at the BRIT Awards, where they were photographed leaving the event together in a car. During the ceremony, she was seen leaning in to him as he spoke animatedly.
Just a few weeks ago, following her Garnier brand launch event at The Newman Hotel in London, Olivia headed off with Pete and a group of friends. Their friendship has previously raised eyebrows, notably during a trip to Ibiza last August, where photos showed Pete with his hand on Olivia's thigh as they relaxed on a yacht. At the time, Olivia admitted she could understand why the images might have upset her then-husband and described her marriage as a 'work in progress.'
Addressing the Marriage Breakdown
Olivia has been open about the emotional toll of her separation from Bradley Dack. In a heartfelt social media post, she wrote, 'I keep opening Instagram to post but I don't know what to say or do? lol vulnerability is not my bag!!! Especially on social media, it feels very much like bleeding in shark infested waters.. 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, 'But also so much change in such a short amount of time (you know I hate that (Taurus)). 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. & anyone else who needs to read this. Normal programming and chatting will resume asap. Ps thank you, I feel your love immensely.'
Olivia and Pete, aged 34 and 37 respectively, had previously insisted they were just friends. However, it is believed their romantic involvement began towards the end of February, following her split from Bradley Dack in January after three years of marriage. Sources close to the couple have indicated that the relationship ended due to Bradley 'breaching her trust.'
