Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks made their red carpet debut as a couple at the National Television Awards (NTAs) on Tuesday, sharing a passionate kiss in front of the cameras. The public display of affection followed their official confirmation of the relationship on Instagram last month.
Pete Wicks, who was hosting the red carpet alongside his friend Sam Thompson, appeared to encounter Attwood during their broadcast. After Attwood greeted Thompson with a hug, she then kissed Wicks, an event that Thompson observed while cheering and laughing in the background, creating an "awkward third wheel" moment.
The official NTA Instagram account shared a clip of the kiss, captioning it: 'Red carpet chemistry! @olivia_attwood and @p_wicks01 share a kiss on the #NTA2026 red carpet.' Attwood herself commented on the post, humorously noting, 'Guys why was this so awkward.'
Fans expressed their delight at seeing the couple together, with comments on social media praising their relationship. Hits Radio also commented on Thompson's presence, noting he was 'the happiest third wheel we’ve ever seen.'
Earlier in the week, the couple had shared affectionate images from a date, with Attwood posting photos on Instagram showing them being intimate. She captioned the post, 'Went on a date with Pete Wicks from Towie can’t believe it he’s so hot in real life too xxxx.'
Attwood and Wicks first met in 2017 and maintained a friendship before their romance began this year, following the breakdown of Attwood's marriage to Bradley Dack. After months of speculation and candid moments captured by paparazzi, Attwood confirmed their relationship by sharing photos of them kissing on a beach in Ibiza.
Attwood has spoken about navigating the public nature of their relationship, telling the Daily Mail that they are in the early stages of figuring out how much to share. She acknowledged the public's interest, particularly from fans who have followed their individual careers for a long time. Attwood stated she aims to balance keeping parts of their relationship private while not shutting out supporters who are happy for them. She also mentioned her background in reality television, where she was accustomed to cameras in her home, leading to a "guilt complex" when she doesn't share everything, but is working on setting boundaries.