Olivia Attwood has openly discussed her desire to have a Las Vegas wedding with her new romantic partner Pete Wicks, in the wake of startling revelations that her previous marriage to footballer Bradley Dack was never legally official. This development comes after The Daily Mail reported over the weekend that no formal marriage record exists, with sources indicating Attwood deliberately avoided making the union legally binding after discovering what she termed 'mistruths'.
A New Romance Blossoms in London
The 34-year-old Love Island star was photographed sharing a kiss with 37-year-old Pete Wicks at the Flute Bar in Soho, London, on Friday evening. This public display of affection follows her separation from Bradley Dack, aged 31, which was confirmed in January. A close friend of the couple emphasised the timing, stating, "Their passionate romance only started in the last few weeks, since she has split from Bradley, there was no overlap."
Awkward Podcast Silence and Wedding Chatter
During a recent episode of their joint venture, Sunday Roast: The Podcast, Attwood and Wicks notably avoided addressing their burgeoning relationship. However, the conversation turned to future wedding plans, with Attwood expressing a strong preference for a Las Vegas ceremony. The discussion was sparked when Wicks mentioned receiving an invitation to a stag party in Vegas.
"That's an elite destination for a stag or anything. I think that probably my next wedding will be in Vegas," Attwood declared. Wicks humorously inquired, "Can I come on the hen do?" to which Attwood elaborated on her changed perspective towards pre-wedding celebrations, citing past experiences.
"I don't think I would actually do a hen do. Having been there, done that, got the T-shirt and the trauma, I wouldn't do a hen or a stag again. I think they're lame. Sorry, that's really controversial," she confessed. Wicks concurred, stating he would forgo a stag do for himself but would happily organise one for his best friend, Sam Thompson, whom he believes is nearing marriage with model Talitha Balinska.
Friends Rally Around the New Couple
Insiders close to Attwood have expressed relief and happiness at her new relationship with Wicks. "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," shared a friend. They added, "She has been in the depths of a really horrible break-up and Pete has helped her through it."
Past Controversy and Moving Forward
This is not the first time Attwood and Wicks have sparked speculation. Last August, photographs emerged from a trip to Ibiza showing the former TOWIE star with his hand on Attwood's thigh as they relaxed on a yacht. At the time, Attwood acknowledged that the images likely upset her then-husband Dack, describing their marriage as a "work in progress".
Despite the recent exposure about the non-legally binding nature of her marriage to Dack, Attwood has maintained her professional commitments. She travelled to South Korea on Sunday to continue filming for the new series of The Price Of Perfection, demonstrating a business-as-usual approach amidst the personal revelations.
The new couple's intimate moment at the Flute Bar underscores a fresh chapter for Attwood, as she navigates life after her split from Dack with Wicks by her side. Listeners can hear more from the pair on the latest episode of Sunday Roast: The Podcast, where personal topics are broached with a mix of humour and candour.
