Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood Reunite Following Hotel Sighting
Reality television personalities Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood have been photographed together once more, just days after they were seen departing a Manchester hotel side-by-side. The close friends, who first met in 2017 while both were cast members on The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), were captured heading into the Kiss FM studio to record their co-hosted podcast, The Sunday Roast.
Casual Outfits and Coordinated Footwear
Newly-single Olivia Attwood, aged 34, arrived at work wearing black joggers, a black top, and an oversized denim jacket. Her blonde hair was styled in a sleek ponytail, complemented by thick-rimmed black glasses and a Birkin bag. Pete Wicks followed closely behind, carrying two Starbucks coffees, likely one for Olivia. He sported baggy jeans, a black t-shirt over a long-sleeved white top, and a red cap. Notably, both stars accidentally coordinated their footwear, each wearing checkered Vans shoes to match their casual ensembles.
Support During Marriage Breakdown
The pair have been spending increased time together in the wake of Olivia's marriage breakdown with footballer Bradley Dack. Their two-and-a-half-year marriage ended earlier this year, with Olivia citing a "breach of trust" and previously expressing feelings of being "disconnected" from her on-off partner of a decade. Pete has reportedly been a supportive shoulder for Olivia during this difficult period.
Recent Public Appearances and Incidents
Olivia and Pete were seen together at the BRIT Awards on February 28th, despite being seated at different tables. After the awards show at Manchester's Co-op Live arena, they retreated to the Edwardian Manchester hotel following a boozy afterparty. In the early hours, Pete was observed on a pizza run, returning to their room around 3am with two large takeaway boxes. The following day, they were spotted loading luggage into the same car before leaving the city.
This reunion follows a previous incident in August last year, when photos surfaced of Olivia and Pete cosying up on a yacht in Ibiza. One image showed Pete with his arm around Olivia's waist, while another depicted him resting a hand on her thigh. These snaps were shared in a group chat with Bradley Dack's Gillingham teammates, reportedly causing tension. A source revealed that Bradley received teasing from his teammates, though he trusted Olivia, but noted that Pete's actions were not a good look.
Post-Split Developments and Career Moves
Since the yacht incident, Bradley Dack appears to have blocked Pete Wicks on Instagram. Meanwhile, Olivia has been notably without her engagement and wedding rings in recent weeks. She has also been appointed as the new face of Garnier, providing a positive focus amid her relationship turmoil. In contrast, Bradley was seen still wearing his wedding ring, despite Olivia confirming the marriage was over.
Speaking on Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast in February, Olivia openly discussed the end of her relationship, emphasizing her willingness to share personal details in contrast to older industry norms. She stated, "I’m very happy to share a lot. I kinda think there’s a newer generation of people existing in our industry that previous generations haven’t."
