Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal have confirmed they are dating, ending months of mounting speculation after sharing three passionate kisses during a raunchy routine on stage at London's O2 arena. The moment came during One Night Only with Staying Relevant, a live show featuring Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson that played to a sold-out crowd on Friday night. The public display followed weeks of whispers that the Strictly Come Dancing pro and the former TOWIE star were growing closer while Wicks was briefly linked to Maura Higgins.
Pete, 36, and Jowita, 31, performed a high-energy routine they had saved for a final that never happened on BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing. Instead, they brought the routine to the O2 as part of the One Night Only concert, and audience members say the dance partner dynamic between them looked electric, with the kiss moments drawing gasps from the crowd. An insider said the couple have been dating for a few weeks and that their relationship developed after their time on Strictly, where there was no crossover with Maura Higgins. The insider noted the onstage kisses were unusually raunchy for a dance partnership, highlighting a chemistry that went beyond professional boundaries.
Sources close to the pair reinforced the dating status, telling The Daily Mail that Pete and Jowita are now officially seeing each other after strong early signals that something was developing. The couple’s public romance comes after Pete shared posts that fueled speculation earlier this month, including a cosy Instagram Stories moment in which he shared a studio shot with Jowita as she prepared to take the floor with a new celebrity partner on Strictly later this month. A birthday tribute to Jowita posted by Pete last month further intensified the chatter, with fans interpreting the message as a hint that the relationship might be moving toward a formal reveal. The post included a series of photos from studio and night-out moments, accompanied by a sentiment that underscored his affection for her.
Historically, Pete and Maura Higgins were first linked in August of last year, with their relationship reportedly evolving before they separated in February. Maura was later seen kissing Danny Jones of McFly at the BRIT Awards. Throughout the period, Pete remained circumspect about the drama, choosing to focus on work and taking a holiday to Dubai. A source at the time said Pete had moved on from the Maura chapter and was enjoying time away before returning to his professional commitments. The new development with Jowita marks a notable shift for Pete, who has been balancing a high-profile dance partnership with his broader media presence through his Staying Relevant podcast and live show appearances.
Industry observers note that the public confirmation of a romance between Wicks, a familiar face from reality TV, and Przystal, a high-profile Strictly Pro, reflects the ongoing cross-pollination between reality entertainment and ballroom dance circles. Fans have followed the evolving dynamic with interest, given the history of on-stage chemistry and the timing of the disclosures as both performers enter new phases of their careers. Representatives for Wicks and Przystal did not respond to requests for comment, but the timing and nature of the disclosed relationship align with recent patterns in celebrity dating coverage where on-stage collaborations spark broader conversations about personal lives.
This development adds a fresh chapter to the public narratives surrounding both performers. For Wicks, it shifts the spotlight from dating rumors and social-media posts to a confirmed relationship, while for Przystal it marks a moment of visibility beyond her Strictly performances, potentially shaping fan expectations for her upcoming celebrity partnerships. As both continue to navigate high-profile schedules and media attention, fans will be watching to see how the romance influences their creative collaborations and public appearances going forward.