A blossoming romance between Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood is quickly heating up – but it could be causing some serious tension behind the scenes.
The 37-year-old Towie star has remained tight-lipped about his growing connection with Olivia, 34, especially after being caught kissing her and leaving a hotel together following the Brits. But things get a little complicated when you remember that Pete once dated one of Olivia’s best friends: Love Island star Amber Davies.
Back in 2018, Pete and Amber had a surprise romance, secretly going on dates for weeks. Amber even posted a passionate kissing video with Pete on her Instagram Story, before quickly deleting it. In the video, Pete gazes into Amber’s eyes before pulling her into a kiss as she smiles in delight.
Fans were quick to spot the deleted clip, but it wasn’t long before Amber replaced it with a much softer one, where the two of them were just joking around with Instagram filters. Despite the playful new video, the chemistry was undeniable, and a source confirmed at the time that they had been seeing each other since December.
The couple was even spotted out together in Essex and at the cinema, where one fan recalled seeing them in line for snacks before walking out of the movie before it even started – definitely not a regular movie date!
However, Pete was reportedly hesitant to jump into anything serious after his heart was broken by ex Megan McKenna, leading him to date around and keep things casual with Amber.
Fast forward to today, and the friendship between Olivia and Amber could be facing some awkwardness. A source tells The Sun: “Of course, it was years ago, and they’ve both moved on, but Amber knows all too well what it’s like to date Pete and deal with the public attention. Things fizzled out between them, and no one would blame her for feeling uneasy or even concerned for Olivia.”
Amber and Olivia have been close friends since their time together on Love Island in 2017, and Amber was even there to support Olivia during her wedding to footballer Bradley Dack in 2023. But now, with Olivia’s new romance with Pete taking center stage, it’s unclear how this will affect their friendship.
Amber and Pete had a brief romance eight years agoCredit: Instagram
According to friends, Olivia and Pete’s friendship “blossomed into an unexpected romance” after months of denial. The pair insisted they were just friends, but a public kiss in front of cheering friends confirmed they’re officially an item. Olivia couldn’t hide her joy, punching the air and grinning with delight afterward.
In the wake of their blossoming relationship, Olivia has shared her heartbreaking confession about her marriage to Bradley, admitting she covered up his repeated cheating for years before finally deciding to leave him. Now, she’s dating again and seems ready to put her past behind her. But the question remains: will this new relationship with Pete cause drama in her friendship with Amber?
As Olivia and Pete continue to be spotted together, their steamy kiss at the Brits is just the beginning of what’s sure to be a high-profile romance. Olivia’s life is making headlines again, with her newfound relationship sparking curiosity and even more public attention. The drama continues, and with the stakes high, it’s only a matter of time before things get even more complicated.
Stay tuned for updates on Olivia and Pete’s unexpected love story – and how Amber might feel about it all.
