Reality television personalities Olivia Attwood, 35, and Pete Wicks, 37, have shared a series of affectionate photographs following a recent date. The images were posted on Sunday evening, shortly after Attwood spoke about her efforts to balance sharing her relationship with her audience while maintaining privacy.
Attwood, known for her role in Love Island, and Wicks, a former cast member of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), have recently become more public about their relationship. Attwood formally introduced their romance on social media late last month, several weeks after Wicks first featured photographs of her on his own platforms.
The new photos depict the couple displaying public affection, with one image showing Attwood leaning towards Wicks and another with Wicks embracing her. Attwood 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."
Several celebrity acquaintances commented on the post, expressing approval of the relationship. Chloe Lewis, Lisa Snowdon, Kaz Crossley, and Georgia Harrison were among those who shared supportive messages.
Attwood and Wicks first met in 2017 and developed a friendship before their relationship became romantic this year, following the dissolution of Attwood's marriage to Bradley Dack. After a period of speculation from fans and candid sightings, Attwood confirmed their romance, humorously stating that fans had influenced the public "hard launch."
In recent comments to the Daily Mail, Attwood detailed her challenges with managing public disclosure of her relationship. "We're in the infancy of navigating it. So I guess we're kind of working as it goes," she stated. Attwood acknowledged the public's interest, particularly from those who have followed both personalities. She emphasized maintaining an open dialogue with her audience while ensuring some aspects of the relationship remain private.
Attwood, known for her direct communication style, explained her inclination to share extensively, stemming from her background in reality television where cameras were present in her home. "I never feel like I've said something I shouldn't. It's always the opposite. I come from a reality background and I've had cameras in my home and I think that when I don't share everything, I get a guilt complex!" she said. She also noted that she is working on reducing self-imposed pressure to share more than necessary, contrasting this with others in the industry.
