Pete Wicks has openly confessed that he "missed" Olivia Attwood during her recent work trip to New York, as the pair made their return to their joint podcast, The Sunday Roast. This marks their first appearance together since photographs surfaced showing them kissing at a bar in London's Soho district.
Romantic Developments and Public Appearances
The new couple were captured locking lips at the Flute Bar in Soho on a Friday night, with images obtained by The Sun. This romantic display comes after Olivia Attwood split from her husband, footballer Bradley Dack, in January. In a bold move on social media, Bradley unfollowed Olivia on Instagram this past Sunday, mirroring her earlier action, amid reports that the "livid" athlete plans to pursue a contentious divorce settlement.
While Pete Wicks, aged 37, and Olivia Attwood, aged 34, were previously thought to be merely close friends, insider sources have revealed that their bond evolved into a romantic relationship by the end of February. In the latest episode of their podcast, Olivia detailed her trip to the United States, where she celebrated the launch of her new River Island collection.
Podcast Revelations and Future Plans
During the podcast recording, Olivia Attwood reflected on her New York experience, stating, "It is a great city, the vibe on the East Coast is very similar to London but I think potentially they know how to have fun even more than us. London can be a little bit serious, but I think in New York everyone knows how to have a good time." She then directly asked Pete Wicks, "Did you miss me when I was gone?" prompting his heartfelt reply, "Of course I did! It wasn't the same without you!"
Later in the episode, the conversation shifted to summer plans, with both expressing enthusiasm for a return to Ibiza. Olivia Attwood shared her aspirations to launch a DJ career, while Pete Wicks confirmed their intentions to revisit the party island. This follows their previous trip to Ibiza last year, where they raised eyebrows by getting cosy on a yacht while Olivia was still married to Bradley Dack.
Olivia Attwood remarked, "This year has been weird, anything can happen. Are you ready for a return to Ibiza?" Pete Wicks responded with, "Of course!" and Olivia declared her "bag was already packed." Pete added, "We're getting to the age now where we've done Ibiza for a number of years, but the novelty just doesn't wear off," and Olivia concurred, saying, "I'm having more fun in Ibiza now than I did when I was 18."
Insider Details and Relationship Timeline
Hours after the kissing images emerged, Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood were photographed arriving separately to host their KISS FM show, The Sunday Roast. A friend of the couple disclosed, "Their passionate romance only started in the last few weeks, since she has split from Bradley, there was no overlap. 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."
The insider further described the evening at The Flute Bar, noting that Pete and Olivia arrived around 8:30 PM and enjoyed drinks with friends until midnight. They reportedly kissed at approximately 10 PM, with friends cheering them on, and Olivia screamed in delight and punched the air in celebration.
Past Incidents and Personal Struggles
Earlier this month, the couple attempted to maintain a low profile in Manchester, departing a hotel mid-morning with luggage after being seen carrying two pizzas to Pete's room at 3 AM the previous night. Olivia Attwood's split from Bradley Dack after three years of marriage was attributed by sources to a breach of trust.
Their closeness has been evident in recent public appearances, including at the BRITs awards, where Olivia was seen leaning in to Pete as he spoke animatedly to her, and they later left the event together in a car. Just weeks ago, they were spotted out in London following Olivia's Garnier brand launch event.
Last August, Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks raised eyebrows during a trip to Ibiza, with photos showing Pete's hand on Olivia's thigh as they relaxed on a yacht. At the time, Olivia acknowledged that the images likely upset her husband and described her marriage as a "work in progress."
Addressing the breakdown of her marriage on social media, Olivia 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."
