Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood Spark Romance at Infamous London Hotel Bar
Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood have been photographed sharing a passionate kiss at the Flute Bar in Soho, London, confirming rumours of a budding romance. The intimate moment occurred on Friday night, as captured by The Sun, marking a significant shift from their previous insistence on being just friends.
Location Echoes Past Relationship with Rival Maura Higgins
Intriguingly, the Flute Bar is the very same venue where Pete was seen with Maura Higgins during their brief relationship in 2024. This coincidence adds a layer of drama, given the longstanding and public feud between Olivia and Maura. The two reality stars have been embroiled in tension for months, with Olivia accusing Maura of attempting to copy her career trajectory.
Feud Background and Escalating Tensions
The rift between Olivia and Maura first surfaced in 2024 during Maura's appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, where she recounted a revenge story involving an ex-boyfriend's toothbrush, previously linked to her breakup with Curtis Pritchard. Sources suggest Maura was perceived as following a similar script to Olivia, who rose to fame after joining Love Island in 2017 following her split from footballer Bradley Dack due to his infidelity.
Their conflict intensified when both were signed to the same PR agency, Dundas Communications, leading to awkward dynamics as they competed for similar opportunities. Olivia, who had been with the agency first, eventually moved on to Align, a firm specialising in American career growth. Surprisingly, Maura followed suit ten months later, joining the same agency.
Details of the New Romance
According to insiders, Pete and Olivia's passionate romance began in late February, shortly after Olivia's separation from Bradley Dack in January. A friend emphasised that there was no overlap, stating, Their passionate romance only started in the last few weeks, since she has split from Bradley, there was no overlap. The couple partied for approximately three and a half hours at the Flute Bar, with witnesses reporting they kissed around 10pm to cheers from friends, and Olivia screamed in delight, punching the air in celebration.
An onlooker noted they arrived at 8:30pm and stayed until midnight, enjoying drinks with a group. Friends close to Olivia are reportedly pleased, with one saying, 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.
Recent Sightings and Past Interactions
Earlier this month, the couple attempted to go incognito in Manchester, leaving a hotel mid-morning with luggage after being seen carrying pizzas to Pete's room at 3am the previous night. They also appeared cosy at the BRITs, with Olivia leaning in to Pete amid the noisy surroundings, and later left the event together in a car, as reported by The Mirror.
Just weeks ago, they were spotted out in London after Olivia's Garnier brand launch event at The Newman Hotel. Last August, photos from a trip to Ibiza showed Pete with his hand on Olivia's thigh, which she admitted upset her then-husband Bradley, describing her marriage as a work in progress at the time.
Olivia's Emotional Journey Post-Split
Addressing her split from Bradley Dack after three years of marriage, Olivia shared on social media, 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 expressed a desire for happiness for both herself and Bradley, noting the challenges of moving into an apartment alone.
Maura previously took a dig at Pete on Valentine's Day, quipping, Dunno, probably cheating, after he denied infidelity during their relationship. Daily Mail has reached out to representatives of Pete and Olivia for comment on the new developments.
