Reality television star Pete Wicks has candidly shared that being asked to become godfather to Louise Thompson's young son, Leo, is profoundly meaningful to him, stating it provides "something to live for." The 37-year-old television personality opened up about his unexpected connection with the four-year-old during a heartfelt discussion on his podcast, revealing a touching dynamic that has even sparked playful jealousy from the child's uncle.
A Surprising Bond Forms
Last week, Louise Thompson and her partner Ryan Libbey, both 35, publicly revealed they were considering asking their close friend Pete Wicks to take on the godparent role for their son. They cited his "cool" demeanour and noted he is "very good with kids and animals" as key reasons for their choice. This consideration has now blossomed into a formal invitation, which Wicks has enthusiastically accepted.
Podcast Confessions and Family Dynamics
The revelation unfolded during an episode of the podcast Staying Relevant, which Wicks co-hosts with his best friend Sam Thompson, who is also Louise's brother. Sam humorously expressed his faux outrage, exclaiming, "They asked you to be godfather! I'm f***ing fuming." Pete responded by reflecting on the immediate rapport he found with young Leo, saying, "Me and Leo spent some time together and Sam got jealous."
Sam Thompson admitted to feeling a twinge of envy, having known his nephew since birth. "I've known that kid since he was born and the moment he sees 'uncle Pete', I just didn't see it coming, you just gravitate towards each other," Sam confessed. Despite this, he acknowledged the beauty of witnessing their "strong bond" firsthand during a visit to Louise and Ryan's Chelsea home.
Embracing the Godfather Role
Pete Wicks, who has previously expressed he does not typically spend much time with children, found an exception in Leo. "Yeah Leo and I got on like a house on fire. I don't spend time with kids, I'm not great with kids but Leo is great, he is my new little pal," he shared. The new responsibility has ignited a genuine excitement in him, particularly looking forward to future milestones.
"I am genuinely excited for when he turns 18. It's given me something to live for being a godfather," Wicks explained. He humorously outlined what he sees as a key duty: "A godfather's right is taking your godson for his first legal pint." While he doubts his own paternal instincts, stating, "I don't think I'll be a good father," he is eagerly anticipating babysitting duties. "I can't f***ing wait to babysit," he declared, promising a weekend with Leo to test his childcare skills.
Louise and Ryan's Deliberations
The idea to ask Pete originated from Louise Thompson herself. On the couple's podcast, He Said, She Said, she suggested Pete would be a "cool godparent" for Leo. "Pete doesn't necessarily like that many adults but he's very good with kids and animals," Louise told Ryan. "I think it's really important for Leo to have lots of cool godparents around him."
When Ryan questioned her direction, Louise elaborated on the special connection she observed. "I was thinking we could ask Pete because I did notice that him and Leo have this really strong bond. They actually have so much in common. They only eat ice creams both of them," she said. Louise also humorously confessed that Pete has already influenced Leo's vocabulary, teaching him the "wildly inappropriate" phrase "blood of hell," which the four-year-old now repeats constantly.
Brotherly Bonds and Lasting Friendships
The story intertwines with the well-documented close friendship between Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson. The pair met on Celebs Go Dating in 2017 and have since launched a successful podcast, toured nationally, sold out the O2 Arena, and published a Sunday Times bestseller about their relationship. Sam has often described Pete as a "big-brother character" who balances him, while Pete has said their strengths and weaknesses complement each other perfectly.
This latest chapter of Pete stepping into a godfather role for Sam's nephew only deepens their interconnected family and friendship circles, highlighting how these bonds extend beyond television fame into personal, lifelong commitments.
