Olivia Attwood has officially confirmed her relationship with boyfriend Pete Wicks, sharing a series of photos on Instagram. The TV presenter, 35, referred to the posts as a "hard launch" of their relationship. The couple, who had been the subject of romance rumors for months, went public in July after a long period of friendship.
Attwood shared the images, which included them kissing on a beach in Ibiza, on Wednesday night. She stated that she posted the photos because she "misses him" while working away, humorously dismissing suggestions that she felt pressured by her followers. Fans had been anticipating an official announcement since Wicks first posted photographs of Attwood on his social media the previous month.
Attwood's followers reacted enthusiastically to the announcement in the comments section, with many expressing their approval and excitement. Weeks prior, Wicks had also confirmed their relationship status with a series of photos from the same holiday, captioning his post: "I guess someone has to go first…IBIZA."
Earlier in August, Attwood offered a glimpse of Wicks in a photo dump on her Instagram, which featured a shot of his hand as he drove a Range Rover. This led to speculation among her followers, with one commenting, "It's not a sneak peek, it's a sneak Pete!"
Attwood's confirmation follows her recent split from ex-partner Bradley Dack. She alluded to the difficult breakup on her Instagram Stories, re-sharing a quote that read, "Stop being so fking forgiving, people know exactly what the fk they're doing." She also admitted to fearing she was "moving too fast" with Wicks as she processed the end of her relationship with Dack. Attwood and Wicks, longtime friends, began dating earlier this year after her split from Dack, reportedly due to infidelity claims.
Attwood shared that friends advised her to remain single after her breakup with Dack. Describing her relationship with Wicks, she said, "It was unexpected, we went from platonic to non-platonic very quickly. He's extremely intelligent and compassionate and patient, all the things I desperately needed but didn't know I needed." She also reflected on the idea of starting a family, stating that she is at peace with the possibility that it may not be part of her future, acknowledging that "You can't have everything."