Olivia Attwood has shared details about her burgeoning romance with Pete Wicks, a relationship that began after her previous split from Bradley Dack. Attwood, 35, and Wicks, 37, had a prior friendship before their bond evolved into a romantic one.
In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Attwood described her relationship with Wicks as "easy" and highlighted his emotional intelligence, stating he is the "only one" who can match her on banter. She noted that they are both in a phase of life where they seek peace and enjoyment, and that their relationship fulfills important criteria for adult partnerships. Attwood characterized Wicks as a "rare person" with remarkable emotional intelligence.
The transition from friendship to romance was somewhat unexpected for Attwood. She explained that while they always got along well, their dynamic was akin to siblings. "Once he knew I was separated, he made his feelings known, and it all happened quite quickly," she recalled. The couple's closeness has even led their mutual friends to express mild exasperation, with Attwood joking they are "one PDA away from being exiled."
Attwood has also subtly expressed her affection for Wicks through personal touches. Eagle-eyed fans noticed she added the initials "PW" to her phone charm, and a private photograph of Wicks serves as her phone's background. This gesture follows her decision to go Instagram official with Wicks last month after months of speculation. These tributes stand in contrast to a previous tattoo of "23" on her wrist, which was an homage to her ex-partner Bradley Dack, her former football number.
Attwood's past relationship with Dack ended earlier this year, and recent sightings of him with an ex-girlfriend have fueled claims of infidelity during their time together.
During a recent appearance on the television program This Morning, Attwood clarified a misunderstanding regarding Wicks's appearance. When host Josie Gibson suggested Wicks might have undergone cosmetic surgery, Attwood corrected her, emphasizing that Wicks's appearance is entirely natural, including his distinctive blue eyes, which she confirmed were not the result of contact lenses, despite her mother's past assumptions.