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Pete Wicks ‘is dating another Love Island star’ weeks after they were spotted hugging as he moves on following split from ex Maura Higgins

Pete Wicks is reportedly dating another Love Island star as he embarks on a ‘fresh start’ following his split from Maura Higgins.

The TV personality, 37, is said to have ‘hit it off’ Samantha Kenny, 27, and they are getting to know each other, weeks after being spotted looking cosy on a boozy night.

Samantha, who appeared on the last series of the ITV show, and Pete were seen hugging after meeting at the Amazonica club, before heading off in a cab together.

A source told The Sun: ‘Pete and Samantha have gone on a few dates and have really hit it off’.

‘She’s got a wicked sense of humour and is absolutely gorgeous, Samantha is a fresh start for Pete.’

MailOnline have contacted Pete and Samantha’s reps for comment.

Pete Wicks is reportedly dating another Love Island star as he embarks on a ‘fresh start’ following his split from Maura Higgins

They were spotted looking cosy on a boozy night out in Mayfair (pictured)

MailOnline revealed in February that the Love Island star Maura, 34,(pictured) and Pete agreed to part ways after a series of rows

MailOnline revealed revealed in February that Maura, 34, Pete agreed to part ways after a series of rows.

The duo were pictured kissing at red carpet events and even enjoyed a cosy getaway together in Ireland over New Year’s Eve, but went their separate ways shortly after.

Maura addressed their split for the first time as she left Sheesh restaurant in London with her friends and when asked by a photographer where Pete was, Maura replied: ‘Dunno, probably cheating,’ in the video obtained by The Sun.

But insiders have revealed the messages were nothing other than ‘innocent communication with friends and colleagues.’

The friend told MailOnline: ‘The truth is Pete did nothing wrong. He did not cheat.

‘The messages were simply innocent communication with friends and colleagues – he often messages friends of the same sex but it wasn’t cheating.’

Sources close to Maura told how she found the ‘innocent’ texts shortly before they agreed to part ways.

Maura’s savage ‘cheating’ dig soon when viral after she was seen sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ with married McFly singer Danny Jones as they attended Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty.

Now the pair are said to be offical with together with a source saying: ‘Pete and Samantha have gone on a few dates and have really hit it off.

‘She’s got a wicked sense of humour and is absolutely gorgeous, Samantha is a fresh start for Pete.’

Samantha appeared on last summer’s series of the hit ITV dating show and was paired up with Joey Essex (pictured) before being brutally dumped in favour of Grace Jackson

Maura’s savage ‘cheating’ dig soon when viral after she was seen sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ with married McFly singer Danny Jones as they attended Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remark that Maura’s comments were ‘ironic’ in light of her current situation with Danny [Maura and Pete pictured in May]

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remark that Maura’s comments were ‘ironic’ in light of her current situation with Danny.

Sharing their thoughts on the drama, they penned: ‘Isn’t this the same Maura who claimed Pete was “probably cheating” on Vday too….

‘Danny Jones and Maura Higgins cheating is quite ironic considering her recent comments “I don’t know, probably cheating.” on Pete Wicks whereabouts.’

‘So Maura blasts pete for cheating but kisses Danny jones… wtaf.’

Meanwhile Pete’s best friend Sam Thompson, 32, spent the Easter weekend with his own Love Island stunner Samie Elishi after it was revealed the pair are dating.

The former I’m A Celeb winner romanced Samie, 25, at the King’s Road Fine Food Market as sources close to the couple say ‘they really like each other.’

It comes days after Sam’s ex-Zara McDermott, 28, went public with One Direction boyfriend Louis Tomlinson, 33, who she was pictured kissing in Los Angeles.

Sam first met Samie, who appeared on Love Island in 2023 and returned to the All Stars series this year, through his presenting role on spinoff, Aftersun.

But following his breakup from 2018 Islander Zara, Sam and Samie started exchanging flirty messages over Instagram before hitting it off in person.

It comes after Sam spent the Easter weekend with new love interest Samie Elishi after it was revealed the pair are dating

Meanwhile Pete’s best friend Sam Thompson, 32, spent the Easter weekend with his own Love Island stunner Samie Elishi after it was revealed the pair are dating

An insider says Sam, who has been playing the field since finding himself single again, is beginning to feel sure on Samie and didn’t mind who saw them out together in Chelsea.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Sam and Samie are really getting along and if early signs are anything to go by, this could turn into a long-term relationship.

‘It may be early days still, but they do really like each other.

‘Sam is already introducing Samie to Chelsea by showing her off on the King’s Road over the Easter weekend and given how popular he is in the area, it meant a lot that he wasn’t hiding her away.’

April 27, 2025
Sam Thompson puts on a brave face as he is seen for the first time since ex Zara McDermott went official with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson appeared to be putting on a brave face as he was seen for the first time since his ex Zara McDermott went official with Louis Tomlinson.

The One Direction star, 33, and Love Island star, 28, finally went public with their new romance on Tuesday, with the pair spotted on a lunch date at Soho Beach House in Malibu.

Louis and Zara shocked fans last month when news emerged the unlikely pair had started dating following her split from Sam in December after five years together.

And the former Made In Chelsea star was trying his best to smile despite the recent events as he climbed into a taxi in South London.

Keeping it casual the star opted for khaki trousers and an open necked black top, before completing the stylish look with a pair of shades.

And Sam’s appearance came just hours after his best friend Pete Wicks broke his silence on Zara and Louis’ relationship during his KISS Breakfast radio show.

Sam Thompson put on a brave face as he was seen for the first time on Thursday since his ex Zara McDermott went official with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson earlier this week

The One Direction star, 33, and Love Island star, 28, finally went public with their new romance on Tuesday, with the pair spotted on a lunch date at Soho Beach House in Malibu

Pete shared what he really thinks of her new relationship as he admitted he is ‘really struggling not saying anything’.

Speaking to co-host Olivia Attwood, the Strictly star said: ‘I know them, I have a slight connection there and you know, I’m happy, I’m happy for them.

‘That’s amazing, I’ve seen the pictures they’re walking through a car park, really romantic…

‘I’m really struggling not to say anything but it is good gossip. I might tell you some more off air.’

The loved-up snaps of Zara and Louis no doubt came as a blow to her ex Sam, whom she split from on New Years Day after a five-year romance.

Yet the new couple didn’t appear to have a care in the world as they made the most of the Los Angeles sunshine.

Louis, who divides his time between the UK and the States – where his son Freddy resides – beamed broadly as he cosied up to Zara.

Zara, who has rebranded as a documentary maker after finding fame on reality TV, looked in good spirits as she stepped out in an ab-flashing crop top and grey jogging bottoms.

And the former Made In Chelsea star was trying his best to smile despite the recent events as he climbed into a taxi in South London

Keeping it casual the star opted for khaki trousers and an open necked black top, before completing the stylish look with a pair of shades

Sam’s appearance came just hours after his best friend Pete Wicks broke his silence on Zara and Louis’ relationship during his KISS Breakfast radio show

Pete shared what he really thinks of her new relationship as he admitted he is ‘really struggling not saying anything’

He said: ‘I know them, I have a slight connection there and you know, I’m happy for them. That’s amazing, I’ve seen the pictures they’re walking through a car park, really romantic…’

After keeping their relationship under wraps for weeks they have now gone public, with the pair holding hands on their way to a lunch date at Soho Beach House in Malibu on Tuesday

She completed her look with a black bomber jacket and thick-rimmed spectacles.

Louis also opted for a casual ensemble, pairing a black hoodie with tracksuit bottoms.

Hours after their cosy outing, Zara’s ex Sam broke his social media silence.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 32, teased on Instagram a looming Guinness World Record Challenge that he could be undergoing.

Despite Zara and Louis’ PDA outing, Sam appeared in great spirits in the grinning snap with his Guinness World Record judge.

He captioned his post: ‘We’re back baby! [laughing face emoji] @joannebrentofficial @guinnessworldrecords’

The pair first sparked romance rumours in March when a fellow diner at The Suffolk in Aldeburgh spotted the couple on a date.

The pair then inadvertently revealed they had travelled to the States together when Louis and Zara both took to their social media while watching Stereophonics at The Wiltern theatre in LA .

The new couple shared videos from the same area in the theatre just minutes apart, with Zara tagging the venue and band.

Earlier in the day, the documentary maker revealed she was in Los Angeles as she snapped a picture of the famous Crumbl cookies as she picked up the special Kardashian, Jenner addition box.

Their relationship already appears to be getting off to a strong start as the singer has reportedly introduced the stunner to his family after enjoying a handful of dates together.

A friend claimed that ‘wholesome and health-conscious’ Zara had left the family pleased Louis had found a girl who wasn’t into partying.

Pete and Zara seemed close friends while she was dating Sam and the trio often made hilarious TikTok videos together

Hours after their cosy outing, Zara’s ex Sam broke his social media silence

Louis’ last known romantic dalliance was with model Sofie Nyvang after the pair were spotted holding hands in February 2023.

He shares son Freddie, eight, with ex Briana Jungwirth.

Zara has already got the seal of approval from Louis’ twin sisters Phoebe and Daisy, plus influencer sister Lottie, who all follow the documentary-maker on Instagram, and she’s excited about what the future holds for the pair.

Meanwhile, friends of Zara told MailOnline she’s relieved the relationship is now out in the open after dating in secret weeks.

Her relationship with the famous singer was first detected by sleuth-like One Direction fans who noticed Louis had followed Zara on Instagram and liked a string of her pictures.

According to Zara’s friends, Louis has put ‘a smile back on her face’ following her split from Sam on New Year’s Day.

She called it quits with the I’m A Celebrity winner after five years of dating.

Zara isn’t the only one to have moved on, with MailOnline recently revealing that Sam has ‘grown close’ to a stunning Netflix star as he bids to move on from their relationship.

MailOnline revealed the Made In Chelsea star, 32, was spotted with Lucy Syed, 28, at new Chelsea nightclub The Rex Rooms last month and according to sources, they have spent time together on more than one occasion.

Pals close to Sam insisted he is not dating bikini model Lucy, who starred on the latest series of Too Hot to Handle but claim they have enjoyed each other’s company.

Sam, who presents podcast Staying Relevant with friend Pete Wicks, 37, first connected with Lucy on Instagram and has since liked her glamorous pictures.

A source told MailOnline the attraction between Sam, who recently signed up to celebrity dating app Raya, and Lucy was ‘instant’ and friends are happy the London-born influencer was able to put a smile back on the TV star’s face.

A friend said: ‘Sam and Lucy were sharing direct messages over Instagram before they decided to meet up at a pub and then continue their night at The Rex Rooms.

Zara has already got the seal of approval from Louis’ twin sisters Phoebe and Daisy (pictured), plus influencer sister Lottie, who all follow the documentary-maker on Instagram

Zara isn’t the only one to have moved on, with MailOnline recently revealing that Sam has ‘grown close’ to stunning Netflix star Lucy Syed as he bids to move on from their relationship

‘They looked really close in the club, chatting and cuddling up together.

‘But their closeness continued after they spent the night partying together and the pair’s connection has certainly put a smile back on Sam’s face.

‘Sam is enjoying being single again and dipping his toe back into the dating pool.’

After working for the Department for Education as a policy advisor, Zara found fame when she appeared on the fourth series of Love Island in 2018.

She subsequently appeared on The X Factor: Celebrity and Made in Chelsea.

In recent years she has worked on filming documentaries for BBC, including one focusing on the revenge porn ordeal she faced as a teenager.

She also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023.

Meanwhile, Louis found fame when he appeared on The X Factor in 2010 – being placed into chart-topping band One Direction.

After the group split in 2016 he focused on his solo career and served as a judge on the ITV talent show that made his name.

April 17, 2025
Exes Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks ‘completely ignored each other’ and spent night on ‘opposite sides of the room’ at Strictly Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez’s show after party

Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks ‘completely ignored each other’ and spent the night on ‘opposite sides of the room’ at a show afterparty.

The ex-couple attended Strictly professional dancers Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez’s Speakeasy Tour on Tuesday at London’s Adelphi Theatre but refused to even acknowledge each other at the celebrity event.

It was the first time the pair, who split up in February, had been in the same room since the BRIT Awards, where they also blanked each other at the music ceremony.

Former Love Island star Maura, 34, flew back from Coachella festival in Los Angeles to attend Karen and Gorka’s show, where Pete, 37, reunited with his ex-Strictly pro partner, Jowita Przystal, on the red carpet.

The night continued from the theatre show to a bar in Covent Garden but Maura and Pete, who both joined in on the festivities, ‘kept in different crowds’ and ‘didn’t even look in each other’s direction.’

Their breakup, which was exclusively revealed by MailOnline on Valentine’s Day, turned nasty after Maura falsely accused the TOWIE favourite of cheating on her.

Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks ‘completely ignored each other’ and spent the night on ‘opposite sides of the room’ at a show afterparty

The ex-couple attended Strictly pro dancers Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez’s Speakeasy Tour on Tuesday at London’s Adelphi Theatre but refused to acknowledge each other

It comes six weeks on from the BRIT Awards, where Maura was filmed sharing a kiss with married McFly singer Danny Jones, shortly after her breakup from Pete (pictured in 2024)

A source revealed: ‘Maura and Pete certainly didn’t expect to be at the same theatre show and afterparty on Tuesday, but they mix in similar cycles, so it’s bound to happen on occasion.

‘They completely ignored each other the entire evening and refused to even exchange pleasantries, which clearly indicates that they ended on very bad terms.

‘No kind words were shared in the aftermath of their split and now the friendship that they once had is completely over too.’

Pete happily posed for photographs with former Strictly pro partner Jowita while Maura dodged being pictured at the event.

Dancers Kai Widdrington, Lauren Oakley, and Amy Dowden, were also in the audience at the final night of Karen and Gorka’s Speakeasy Tour.

Following Pete and Maura’s breakup, the former Islander remarked ‘Dunno, probably cheating’ when asked about her ex-partner as she enjoyed a night out wearing a red minidress on Valentine’s Day.

The jibe came as a shock to Pete, as friends close to the podcaster confirmed that he had never been unfaithful to Maura during their romance.

Their relationship saw the couple support each other during their respective appearances on last year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Strictly Come Dancing, where Pete made it to the semifinal of the competition.

After returning from Coachella festival in Los Angeles, Maura attended Karen and Gorka’s show in London’s West End, where she came face to face with ex-boyfriend Pete

Pete happily posed for photographs with his Strictly pro partner whereas Maura dodged being pictured at the celebrity event, which was also attended by Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley

The KISS Radio presenter made it to the Strictly semifinals last year despite regularly being bottom of the dance leaderboard

During his stint on the series, Pete reportedly ‘grew close’ to pro dancer Jowita as their onscreen chemistry became a popular talking point with BBC viewers.

A few weeks after Pete and Maura went their separate ways, the influencer was filmed sharing a kiss with married McFly singer Danny Jones at a BRITs afterparty.

On Wednesday, MailOnline revealed that Danny no longer has a ‘normal relationship’ with his model wife Georgia following the kissing scandal.

Danny, who shares six-year-old son Cooper with Georgia, reportedly partied with Maura until the early hours as they continued their BRIT Awards night at Nobu Hotel.

After temporarily moving out of their West London home, Georgia returned to the property so the couple could work through their problems in private.

The Voice judge publicly apologised to his wife and family for ‘putting them in this situation’ as sources told of how he was keen to make amends and move forward.

This week, an insider revealed that the couple are ‘living separate lives’ and friends fear their relationship is ‘hanging on by a thread.’

April 16, 2025
Pete Wicks looks in great spirits as he reunites with his Strictly co-star Jowita Przystal

Pete Wicks appeared in high spirits as he reunited with his stunning Strictly co-star Jowita Przystal at London’s Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday – months after shutting down rumours of a romance between the pair.

The TV personality, 37, cut a smart casual figure in a brown suede button-up jacket and white jeans, beaming for cameras as he posed alongside his former dance partner, 30, ahead of Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez’s Speakeasy Tour.

He completed his look with a classic white T-shirt and a pair of polished brown leather shoes.

Meanwhile, Jowita looked effortlessly chic in a white linen shirt layered under a structured black blazer.

She finished her look with a black tie and accessorised with gold hoop earrings as she joined Pete on the red carpet.

The beauty wore her dark blonde tresses in a slick hairstyle and opted for a glowing makeup palette to complete her sophisticated ensemble.

Pete Wicks reunited with his stunning Strictly co-star Jowita Przystal at London’s Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday – months after shutting down rumours of a romance between the pair

The TV personality, 37, cut a smart-casual figure at the event, wearing a brown suede button-up jacket and white jeans

Last year, Pete firmly denied rumours of a romance with his Strictly partner following intense speculation during their time on the show.

The former TOWIE star and the professional dancer had sparked whispers of a budding romance amid their close partnership and chemistry during rehearsals.

However, during a joint appearance on This Morning last October – just days after confirming his then relationship with Maura Higgins – Pete set the record straight.

Host Alison Hammond kicked off the interview, by asking: ‘Do you actually listen to the judges or are you just in your own little world?’

Pete admitted: ‘I’m just in my own little world, we’re in a bit of a bubble when we dance!’ causing Alison to jump to the opportunity to probe them about their rumoured relationship, cheekily asking: ‘Is it a love bubble?’

However, he insisted: ‘It’s not a love bubble unfortunately…’ before poking fun at Alison, saying: ‘I mean you came in early, that was about 30 seconds before you went in with it!’

Alison laughed and confessed: ‘I was straight in there!’ as Pete continued: ‘You were straight in there! No, it’s not a love bubble, we have great chemistry because we’ve become such good friends.’

Gesturing to Jowita, he gushed: ‘She’s one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met, genuinely, not just in the dancing side of things but outside of that and I think that helps us with the whole dancing thing.’

He appeared in high spirits as he beamed for the cameras ahead of Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez’s Speakeasy Tour

Meanwhile, Amy Dowden cut a stylish figure in a white embellished corset and tailored trousers as she posed on the red carpet with her co-star Carlos Gu

When asked if they found the constant speculation frustrating, Pete admitted: ‘Yeah, it’s always the same, I’m used to it.

‘Ten years that’s all anyone ever interested in that side of stuff… but we don’t really listen to that stuff.’

Dermot O’Leary was quick to defend his co-host, explaining that Pete’s best friend Sam Thompson had been spreading rumours.

He insisted: ‘The thing is we’re not like that, it’s not our fault it’s Sam’s fault! Sam comes on and is like, “Oh no he’s totally in love!” and is bouncing off the walls.’

Pete joked: ‘I blame Sam for most things that happen in my life, so there’s no surprise there either. But no, it’s not like that, we’ve become such good friends.’

During their time on Strictly, the pair were said to have hit it off immediately, with insiders claiming their chemistry had ‘set tongues wagging’ behind the scenes.

However, in October last year, it was confirmed that Pete had found love with fellow reality star Maura, 33, with the pair being pictured kissing during a date.

Though first linked in August, they didn’t confirm their relationship until late October.

Last year, Pete firmly denied rumours of a romance with his Strictly partner following intense speculation during their time on the show

The former TOWIE star and the professional dancer had sparked whispers of a budding romance amid their close partnership and chemistry during rehearsals

However, during a joint appearance on This Morning last October – just days after confirming his relationship with Maura Higgins – Pete set the record straight (pictured with Maura)

However, in February this year, it was revealed that Pete and Maura had called it quits after a series of rows.

A source told MailOnline at the time: ‘Maura and Pete have decided to call off their romance.

‘There have been a few clashes and it was eventually agreed they were better off as friends.

April 16, 2025
Olivia Attwood takes a swipe at ex Chris Hughes as she weighs in on his ‘flirty’ behaviour with JoJo Siwa on Celebrity Big Brother

Olivia Attwood took a cheeky swipe at her ex Chris Hughes as she discussed his recent ‘flirty’ behaviour with Celebrity Big Brother housemate JoJo Siwa.

Dance Moms star JoJo, 21, came out as pansexual in 2021 and has described herself as gay in recent interviews.

She has been dating actor Kath Ebbs, who is non binary, since November.

But JoJo has raised eyebrows in recent days after growing close to housemate Chris, 32, with the pair seen cuddling in bed at night and holding hands.

And while hosting the KISS Breakfast Show with Pete Wicks on Tuesday, Olivia, who dated Chris after they met on Love Island in 2017, admitted she’s seen a mixed reaction to his behaviour online.

Olivia said she hadn’t been watching CBB due to her early morning starts on KISS but felt like she was ‘consuming the show via TikTok.’

Olivia Attwood took a cheeky swipe at her ex Chris Hughes as she discussed his recent ‘flirty’ behaviour with Celebrity Big Brother housemate JoJo Siwa

JoJo has raised eyebrows in recent days after growing close to housemate Chris with the pair seen cuddling in bed at night and holding hands

She told Pete: ‘I’m getting tagged in thousands because obviously Chris and I used to date – we’re going back like six or seven years but we did.’

Discussing Chris’ close friendship with JoJo, Olivia said that the ‘clips look like there could be something there’ but ‘I guess it’s how you interpret it.’

She added: ‘The internet is going two ways – the internet is going that there’s something there, there might be feelings from one side or the other.

‘The other side of the internet is asking is Chris playing the game – she has a lot of followers, she’s very famous…’

In Monday’s episode, viewers saw JoJo writing a secret message to Chris on his hand, breaking the show’s rules by communicating in code.

It was then revealed on Late and Live that the pair had been punished for their behaviour, with Big Brother announcing they could only speak through megaphones.

Taking a cheeky dig at her ex, Olivia quipped: ‘They both already do – that is going to cause friction in the house!’ with Pete adding: ‘Chris Hughes through a megaphone – that’s the ratings going down for a little bit….’

Chris and JoJo have been setting tongues wagging thanks to their close relationship, with many claiming fellow housemate Ella Rae Wise is ‘jealous’ over their bond.

Hosting the KISS Breakfast Show with Pete Wicks on Tuesday, Olivia, who dated Chris after they met on Love Island in 2017, admitted she’s seen a mixed reaction to his behaviour online

Chris and JoJo have been setting tongues wagging thanks to their close relationship, with many claiming fellow housemate Ella Rae Wise is ‘jealous’ over their bond

The duo, once again found themselves at the centre of drama during Monday’s episode as JoJo appeared to draw out an unknown message on the Love Island hunk’s hand as their housemates slept around them.

Lying on the floor next to his bed, the Karma hitmaker grabbed his hand and spelled something out with her finger, before telling him to ‘think about it’ and adding that it ‘made sense’.

Watching the peculiar scenes unfold, viewers believed they’ve solved the mystery of the pair’s secret message, with many giving offering varying theories.

Some reckon she was giving the heads up on Ella’s potential feelings towards him, remarking: ‘I feel like jojo told chris that she thinks ella fancies him’.

With another adding: ‘Jojo could have noticed how Ella has been acting towards Chris and was telling him, and spelling it out so nobody would hear.’

While others believe she was sharing her affection for him, with users commenting: ‘Did JoJo do 143? I love you?!?!?’, ‘I heart u probably’, and ‘She draw a heart and said it makes sense.’

Meanwhile, different viewers were of the opinion that JoJo may have been offering a secret code about nominations or their fellow housemates.

One shared: ‘I think Jojo wrote E and P on Chris’ hand btw’, with another adding: ‘What did Jojo write on Chris’ hand??? 3 letters. Second letter looked like it could be an o or a lowercase e.’

With a further believing it there could have been a simpler explanation: ‘IMO she said she was hot in answer to his question why she was lying on the floor.’

Either way, plenty of watchers called out the duo for breaking the rules as they were communicating in secret.

CBB viewers also recently accused Ella Rae Wise of being ‘jealous’ of the pair.

Monday’s episode of the ITV show saw the reality starlet sitting in the garden with Angellica Bell, 49, as they watched the pop star give Chris a back massage.

Expressing her feelings about JoJo, Ella remarked that she was ‘not her cup of tea’ as she complained about how loud the singer was.

Continuing her rant about the Karma hitmaker, Ella said: ‘There’s not an off switch’, before adding: ‘You’re not like that all the time at home, you’re not, of course you’re not. My mum would tell me to calm the f**k down.’

Turning to the presenter, Ella then asked whether she was ‘being a b***h’, with Angellica noting that there was some truth in what she was saying as Chris and JoJo have separated themselves from the group.

Watching the scenes unfold, viewers believe that the real reason she slammed JoJo was because she was ‘jealous’ of her close friendship with Chris, with some claiming she is craving the Love Island hunk’s attention.

The duo, once again found themselves at the centre of drama during Monday’s episode as JoJo appeared to draw out an unknown message on the Love Island hunk’s hand

It was then revealed on Late and Live that the pair had been punished for their behaviour, with Big Brother announcing they could only speak through megaphones

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, they penned: ‘Ella is coming across like she is jealous of Chris and JoJo,’

‘Ella, everything is not fine and you definitely do care. You’re jealous of Chris and Jojo. It is what it is,’

‘It might be best for Ella Rae Wise to go back under the radar because she’s being a little toxic with the gossiping,’

‘liked ella at the start but now i’m sorry i just can’t with how purely jealous she is of chris and jojo. the gossiping. the faces. the comments. girl jojo is lesbian and chris might not like u just do u!!!!’

‘Ella, my dawwlin’ you’re looking very desperate my love, very desperate. Jealous of a lesbians friendship with an ALLY! HA! Get a life my Luvvie,’

‘The jealousy pouring outta Ella is f**king hilarious! She is raging he hasn’t been all over her’

Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.

April 15, 2025
Sam Thompson reveals he posted ‘panicked’ thirst trap after split from Zara McDermott

Sam Thompson has revealed he posted a ‘panicked’ thirst trap following his split from ex Zara McDermott.

The former Made In Chelsea favourite, 32, has been single since his break-up with ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant Zara, 28, his girlfriend of five years, who is now ‘in a new relationship’ with One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson, 33.

And the TV personality jokingly revealed how the change affected him, detailing an impulsive photo uploaded shortly after the split, in a conversation with pal Pete Wicks on their podcast Staying Relevant.

‘Thirst traps…do we do them?’ he began, to which Pete replied, ‘Normally if I’m looking to do a thirst trap…I’ve only got one thing to rely on really…’

‘Your eyes?’ Sam interrupted.

‘Yeah,’ his co-host continued. ‘So it’s normally like sort of good sunlight, selfie, f*** me the blue is blue-ing.’

Sam Thompson has revealed he posted a ‘panicked’ thirst trap following his split from ex Zara McDermott on his Staying Relevant podcast with Pete Wicks on Wednesday

In the aftermath of their break-up, Zara posted a thirst trap of her own, uploading a new gym-wear photo to her page

He added: ‘I don’t really use the dogs any more for that sort of stuff.’

‘Should I start using the cats?’ Sam asked, before being greeted by the blunt quip: ‘I think you already have Sam.’

At this point, they showed a picture of the Made In Chelsea star in a selfie with his cat, along with the caption: ‘Missed you.’

Sam then revealed: ‘Well I panicked though.’

Pete added, ‘No every morning now it’s, “good morning it’s going to be a great day, from me and Clive the cat”‘, to which Sam jokingly responded: ‘He’s not called Clive he’s called Cedric.’

In the aftermath of their split, Zara posted a thirst trap of her own, uploading a new gym-wear photo to her page.

She looked incredible in the form-fitting black crop top which bared her taut and toned midriff, teamed with a pair of leggings.

The two piece was from Zara’s own label, casual womenswear brand Rise, as she proved she was her own best advocate for the collection.

‘Should I start using the cats?’ Sam asked on his podcast, before being greeted by Pete’s blunt quip: ‘I think you already have Sam’

Pete added, ‘No every morning now it’s, “good morning it’s going to be a great day, from me and Clive the cat”‘

Zara slung an oversized grey blazer over her shoulders as she posed up a storm for the snap taken in a coffee shop.

Sam, meanwhile, has reportedly been ‘growing close’ to stunning Netflix star Lucy Syed, 28, as he bids to move on from his relationship with Zara.

Last week, MailOnline revealed the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! winner was spotted with Lucy at new Chelsea nightclub The Rex Rooms in March.

Pals close to Sam insist he is not dating bikini model Lucy, who starred on the latest series of Too Hot to Handle but claim they have enjoyed each other’s company.

The reality star first connected with Lucy on Instagram and has since liked her glamorous pictures.

A source told MailOnline the attraction between Sam, who recently signed up to celebrity dating app Raya, and Lucy was ‘instant’ and friends are happy the London-born influencer was able to put a smile back on the TV star’s face.

A friend said: ‘Sam and Lucy were sharing direct messages over Instagram before they decided to meet up at a pub and then continue their night at The Rex Rooms.

‘They looked really close in the club, chatting and cuddling up together.

‘But their closeness continued after they spent the night partying together and the pair’s connection has certainly put a smile back on Sam’s face.

‘Sam is enjoying being single again and dipping his toe back into the dating pool.’

The former Made In Chelsea favourite has been single since his break-up with ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant Zara, 28, his girlfriend of five years

Last week, MailOnline revealed the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! winner was spotted with Lucy Syed at new Chelsea nightclub The Rex Rooms in March

Zara is said to be in a relationship with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson (pictured in August) with the pair spotted on various dates

Lucy, who was a runner-up on series six of Too Hot to Handle, is an aspiring singer and regularly posts videos of her bathroom performances on TikTok.

She didn’t find love or break the rules of the show, where contestants who are known to be noncommittal in relationships are challenged to stay celibate while living together at a luxury villa in the Turks and Caicos.

The model spoke on TikTok about her dating struggles at the beginning of the year, crying on camera about ‘single life.’

She said: ‘Well, at least we know manifesting works, I hate that it’s called manifesting, like, ‘man’… it’s like men are infesting my life and annoying and upsetting me. It’s a man infestation… I’m ready for the glow up now please.’

Lucy is Sam’s first dalliance since his breakup from Zara, who was spotted on a date with former X Factor star Louis at The Suffolk in Aldburgh last month.

MailOnline revealed the couple had gone their separate ways shortly after Sam spent an extended period in Australia, where he co-hosted I’m A Celeb spinoff show Unpacked and BBC documentary maker Zara stayed home.

April 10, 2025
Olivia Attwood reveals what she really thinks of her ex boyfriend Chris Hughes’ appearance on Celebrity Big Brother as she opens up to pal Pete Wicks

Olivia Attwood has admitted that it is going to be ‘weird’ watching her ex boyfriend Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother.

The TV host, 33, found fame on the 2017 series of the show where she reached the final with Chris, 32, who she split from the following year.

She has since married footballer Bradley Dack, with the couple tying the knot in a lavish ceremony at the five-star hotel Bulgari in Knightsbridge in June 2023.

Ahead of Chris entering the famous house, Olivia has opened up about watching her ex on TV, revealing all during her KISS radio show with pal and co-host Pete Wicks.

Discussing the line-up, which also includes the likes of Michey Pourke, Jojo Siwa and Trisha Goddard, Pete said ‘your ex is on it!’.

Olivia replied: ‘It will be weird to see someone I’ve dated in that environment.’

Olivia Attwood has admitted on Sunday that it is going to be ‘weird’ watching her ex boyfriend Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother

The TV host, 33, found fame on the 2017 series of the show where she reached the final with Chris, 32, who she split from the following year

Before adding that her and Chris haven’t spoken in years.

Pete went on to point out that Chris could become best friends with actor Mickey and go off to Hollywood, Olivia replied: ‘He could! Absolutely!’

It comes after Olivia last month took a swipe at her ex Chris as she lifted the lid on what their relationship was really like.

In a candid chat with MAFS star Ella Morgan on Olivia’s So Wrong It’s Right Podcast, she revealed details of her relationship.

While Ella was talking about her recent split from Alex James Ali and how she portrayed her relationship as perfect on social media when it wasn’t, Olivia admitted she and Chris had been guilty of doing the same.

She revealed: ‘Most couples that I know who aren’t that happy have the most on point social media.

‘It’s almost, the more you post how happy you are, often the case is behind closed doors that it’s the opposite.

‘It’s sad reality of the world we live in. And there’s an added pressure when you come off a TV show.’

Now ahead of Chris entering the famous house, Olivia has opened up about watching her ex on TV during her KISS radio show with pal and co-host Pete Wicks

Discussing the line-up, which also includes the likes of Michey Pourke and Jojo Siwa, Pete said ‘your ex is on it!’, Olivia replied: ‘It will be weird to see someone I’ve dated in that environment’

Pete (pictured) went on to point out that Chris could become best friends with actor Mickey and go off to Hollywood, Olivia replied: ‘He could! Absolutely!’

Olivia admitted: ‘Chris and I did that. He would put up a selfie of me and him with like hearts underneath and I’d be thinking, this p***k hasn’t answered the phone to me for four days.

‘I was guilty of it too. We both did it. We felt we had to maintain it. When we split in an explosive way, people said, ‘You are amazing together!’ I was like, we’re not. We are horrible together.’

It comes just after Olivia revealed she doesn’t think she and her husband Bradley would be together now if she hadn’t gone on Love Island.

Olivia and Brad were in a relationship prior to Love Island but they broke up so she accepted the producers offer to enter the villa.

Speaking on the How To Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day, she said: ‘If I hadn’t gone on Love Island, I don’t think we would be together. We had to pull away for us to both get perspective.

‘Brad is the first male, dating relationship I’ve had where he has his own thing, his own job, his own goals and I have mine and he wants me to have them.’

In 2021, Olivia revealed her relationship with ex Chris was so ‘all consuming’ and ‘toxic’ that it pushed her back into the arms of Bradley.

In an exclusive chat with MailOnline, the former Love Island star said that her and Chris – who found love on series three of the ITV show – ‘argued constantly’.

Olivia has since married footballer Bradley Dack, with the couple tying the knot in a lavish ceremony at the five-star hotel Bulgari in Knightsbridge in June 2023

Speaking ahead of the second series of Olivia Meet Her Match, blonde beauty Olivia said that they were ‘incompatible as a couple’ and that ‘it wasn’t meant to be.’

She said: ‘Me and Brad were just lying in bed the other day and we thought how mad our journey has been. Obviously we had the breakup and everything was up in the air.

‘I thought when I was in Love Island that was it. I was so done with him but then I ended up in another relationship that ended up being so toxic and all-consuming.

‘And sometimes that’s what happens and it pushes you back to your ex. After that we needed a good year to find our footing as a couple again. I still wasn’t sure.

‘It was toxic with Chris and we argued a lot. I never had that problem with Brad, we never argued.’

She continued: ‘I was just incompatible with Chris. You meet on this show and things are very different in the real world. You think ‘oh s**t do we actually have stuff in common?’ It wasn’t meant to be.’

CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER 2025: MEET THE LINEUP!

MICKEY ROURKE

AGE: 72

FAMOUS FOR: The actor and former pro boxer is one of the show’s biggest ever signings and after public feuds with Robert De Niro, two marriages and a string of high profile relationships, producers will be hoping he brings plenty of drama.

DALEY THOMPSON

AGE: 66

FAMOUS FOR: The double Olympic gold-medallist is considered one of Britain’s greatest athletes, and he would no doubt cause a stir with younger celebrities if he entered the house. He broke the decathlon world record four times.

PATSY PALMER

AGE: 52

FAMOUS FOR: It’s an open secret that Patsy is leaving EastEnders, with the actress enjoying a wild leaving party this month. The Bianca Jackson star posted a snap of her character on Instagram with the caption: ‘Bye bye B, always grateful to see her again.’

DONNA PRESTON

AGE: 38

FAMOUS FOR: While Donna has featured in several TV shows and movies, the comedy star is known for hosting Apocalypse and for the role of a circus Compere in 2018’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. She plays Den in Coronation Street, has featured in Pants On Fire in 2019 and even wrote and co-produced BBC Three’s Comedy Threesomes.

CHESNEY HAWKES

AGE: 53

FAMOUS FOR: The singer topped the charts for five weeks in 1991 with his hit The One And Only, before making a string of acting and TV appearances. His arrival on CBB has been described by a TV source as ‘perfect timing’, as he’s set to release a comeback album in April.

ANGELICA BELL

AGE: 49

FAMOUS FOR: The TV presenter is said to have landed a staggering five-figure deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother. Fans will be keen to see if the CBBC legend spills all on her untimely exit from The Martin Lewis Show – which left fans baffled back in 2023. Angellica currently co-presents Hits Radio while Fleur East is on maternity leave.

DANNY BEARD

AGE: 32

FAMOUS FOR: The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner – whose real name is Daniel Curtis – has signed up as a late entry. Danny previously made headlines after swearing on Big Brother’s Late & Live last March whilst doing an impression of housemate Louis Walsh. The incident saw the guest say the word ‘c***’ before immediately apologising after being informed they weren’t allowed to say that on the show.

CHRIS HUGHES

AGE: 32

FAMOUS FOR: After shooting to fame on Love Island in 2017, Chris went on to become a sports presenter and regularly hosts the horse racing coverage on ITV.

JOJO SIWA

AGE: 21

FAMOUS FOR: The American singer, who shot to stardom on reality show Dance Moms, is expected to draw a big American audience. The hitmaker has made a name for herself in the U.S. pop charts and is known for her outlandish looks and being a vocal member of the LGBTQ+ community.

TRISHA GODDARD

AGE: 67

FAMOUS FOR: The talk show host regularly presented on ITV from 1998 to 2004 and then shifted to Channel 5 from 2004 to 2010. Trisha has been suffering horrible side effects of her chemotherapy – but has bravely battled on.

JACK P. SHEPHERD

AGE: 37

FAMOUS FOR: The actor has played David Platt in Corrie since 2000 and is following in his pal Colson Smith’s footsteps by taking part in the popular reality show. He has won a string of awards for the role including Best Actor at the British Soap Awards.

ELLA RAE WISE

AGE: 24

FAMOUS FOR: Producers have been keen to land the TV personality, who previously dated Pete Wicks and has had an on-off romance with Dan Edgar. Bosses are hoping the TOWIE star might reveal all about some of her other famous exes.

MICHAEL FABRICANT

AGE: 74

FAMOUS FOR: The former Conservative politician is understood to have signed a lucrative six-figure deal to take part after political stars were banned from the broadcaster’s other reality show, I’m A Celeb. He served as MP for Lichfield in Staffordshire from 1992 until his defeat in 2024 as well as vice-chairman of the party under David Cameron. But he is perhaps best known for his blonde mop for which he has been widely ridiculed but repeatedly denies is a wig.

April 6, 2025
Love Island’s Samantha Kenny wows in sexy red lace lingerie in sizzling video – days after she was seen on cosy night out with Pete Wicks

Samantha Kenny showcased her jaw-dropping figure in sexy lingerie on Instagram on Tuesday days after enjoying a cosy night out with Pete Wicks.

The Love Island bombshell, 27, who appeared on last summer’s series of the hit ITV dating show, slipped into a racy red and black lace number as she posed for a sizzling video.

Samantha showed off her amazing figure as she modelled a busty red corset bra, matching thong and stocking from Ann Summers.

Styling her long blonde tresses loose in curls, the reality star wore a glamorous palette of makeup as she relaxed on a bed.

She later changed into a red lace minidress as she sipped on a glass of champagne on a lavish bed.

It comes days after Samantha and Pete were captured sharing a sweet hug after meeting at the Amazonica club on Sunday, before they headed off in a cab together.

Samantha Kenny showcased her jaw-dropping figure in sexy lingerie on Instagram on Tuesday days after enjoying a night out with Pete Wicks

The Love Island bombshell, 27, who appeared on last summer’s series of the hit ITV dating show, slipped into a racy red and black lace number as she posed for a sizzling video

The former TOWIE star, 37, was captured in the intimate moment with the reality star in the heart of Mayfair as they enjoyed a night out in the capital.

The blonde beauty looked sensational in a busty black strapless top and denim.

Braving the cold weather, she completed the look with a pair of open-toe black stilettos, a chic black leather bag bag and a diamond chain choker necklace.

The affectionate display comes after it was reported Pete has ‘moved on and couldn’t care less’ about ex Maura Higgins – as drama surrounding her kiss with Danny Jones rumbles on.

Pete and Maura, 34, were first linked in August last year, but MailOnline exclusively revealed that the former couple went their separate ways in February, and Maura was later seen kissing McFly’s Danny Jones at the BRITs.

The former TOWIE star had already booked to go on a lavish 5 star holiday in Dubai meaning he was able to escape the drama.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Pete has moved on and couldn’t care less about Maura. He feels indifferent about the drama currently surrounding her.

‘He is focusing on himself and enjoying a break in the sun before getting back into work.’

Samantha showed off her amazing figure in a red lace minidress as she sipped on a glass of champagne while relaxing on a bed

It comes days after Samantha and Pete were captured sharing a sweet hug after meeting at the Amazonica club on Sunday, before they headed off in a cab together

Pete stayed at The Lana hotel, the Dorchester Collection’s first hotel in the Middle East, with rooms starting at £730 per night.

After six years of construction, the five-star hotel opened in May last year in the heart of Downton Dubai.

Inside all rooms, interiors have been influenced by modern minimalism and the bright weather of Dubai, featuring outdoor terraces and floor-to-ceiling glass windows providing plenty of natural light.

While Pete soaked up the sun, Maura threw herself into work for a shoot in Los Angeles with Oh Polly.

Maura hit the headlines after she was seen ‘kissing’ married McFly star Danny Jones at Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty at the start of the month.

In the wake of the scandal, both Maura and Danny have been hit by a wave of criticism, with many furious on behalf of Georgia, Danny’s wife of 10 years and mother of his son.

Amid a period of silence, Danny later apologised to his wife Georgia Horsley for ‘putting her in the situation’.

On Instagram, two weeks after the incident took place, Danny said: ‘Hello everyone. Sorry its taken me a while to post this but I’ve taken some time out to be with those closest to me.

‘I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love then so much and we’ll continue to deal with this privately. I love you guys, thank you for you patience, understanding, and support. See you all soon, Danny.’

The affectionate display comes after it was reported Pete has ‘moved on and couldn’t care less’ about ex Maura Higgins – as drama surrounding her kiss with Danny Jones rumbles on

While Pete soaked up the sun, Maura threw herself into work for a shoot in Los Angeles with Oh Polly

Pete seemingly took a swipe at his former flame Maura as he joked about the ‘awful lot that happened at the BRITs’ during his latest podcast episode.

Hinting at the ongoing drama on his Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson , Pete put on a shocked face as he joked: ‘So… a LOT happened at the BRITs, an awful lot happened at the BRITs. I am probably gonna leave that there because…

‘A lot happened at the BRITs but we’re just gonna move on from that and we’ll tell you about our BRIT’s experience.’

Sam laughed as he smugly added: ‘Our BRITs was great. We had a lovely BRITs experience.’

Before Pete chimed in with: ‘Nothing happened there… for us. But we had a great time, Universal afterparty, we stayed there for a little beer, had a few drinks.’

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam, 32, went on the joke that they ‘did it right,’ before Pete put his head in his hands and quipped: ‘No, no, no, it’s not that other people did it wrong.’

Sam then clarified: ‘What I mean is at these parties you don’t want to linger for too long. We got there nice and early, we left the BRITs a little bit early, got there before the crush happens.

‘Had a few drinks, had a really good time, spoke to loads of people and then left at about 1am, which is the perfect time to bounce before everything gets a little bit messy.’

Pete took a swipe at his former flame Maura as he joked about the ‘awful lot that happened at the BRITs’ during his latest podcast episode

Sam laughed as he smugly added: ‘Our BRITs was great. We had a lovely BRITs experience’

It comes after the news that Pete is reportedly glad his brief relationship with Maura didn’t last as he tries to avoid drama.

Sources have claimed that the ‘attention’ surrounding her kiss with Danny is exactly what Pete tries to avoid.

A source told OK! magazine: ‘This sort of attention is exactly what Pete doesn’t want.

‘He’s seen this sort of media circus happen when he was on TOWIE and it’s not the sort of relationship he wants.

‘It’s a shame because it will probably bring his guard back up and he just wants to find someone he can genuinely love.’

MailOnline has contacted Pete’s representative for comment.

April 1, 2025
Pete Wicks warmly hugs Love Island’s Samantha Kenny before they head off in a cab together in Mayfair – after ‘he moved on’ from ex Maura Higgins

Pete Wicks and Samantha Kenny were captured sharing a sweet hug after meeting at the Amazonica club on Sunday, before they headed off in a cab together.

The former TOWIE star, 37, was captured in the intimate moment with the Love Island bombshell, 27, in the heart of Mayfair as they enjoyed a night out in the capital.

The blonde beauty, who appeared on last summer’s series of the hit ITV dating show, looked sensational in a busty black strapless top and denim.

Braving the cold weather, she completed the look with a pair of open-toe black stilettos, a chic black leather bag bag and a diamond chain choker necklace.

The affectionate display comes after it was reported Pete has ‘moved on and couldn’t care less’ about ex Maura Higgins – as drama surrounding her kiss with Danny Jones rumbles on.

Pete and Maura, 34, were first linked in August last year, but MailOnline exclusively revealed that the former couple went their separate ways in February, and Maura was later seen kissing McFly’s Danny Jones at the BRITs.

Pete Wicks, 37, and Samantha Kenny, 27, were captured sharing a sweet hug after meeting at the Amazonica club on Sunday, before heading off in a cab together

The blonde beauty, who appeared on last summer’s series of the hit ITV dating show, looked sensational in a busty black strapless top and denim

Braving the cold weather, she completed the look with a pair of open-toe black stilettos, a chic black leather bag bag and a diamond chain choker necklace

The former TOWIE star had already booked to go on a lavish 5 star holiday in Dubai meaning he was able to escape the drama.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Pete has moved on and couldn’t care less about Maura. He feels indifferent about the drama currently surrounding her.

‘He is focusing on himself and enjoying a break in the sun before getting back into work.’

Pete stayed at The Lana hotel, the Dorchester Collection’s first hotel in the Middle East, with rooms starting at £730 per night.

After six years of construction, the five-star hotel opened in May last year in the heart of Downton Dubai.

Inside all rooms, interiors have been influenced by modern minimalism and the bright weather of Dubai, featuring outdoor terraces and floor-to-ceiling glass windows providing plenty of natural light.

While Pete soaked up the sun, Maura threw herself into work for a shoot in Los Angeles with Oh Polly.

Maura hit the headlines after she was seen ‘kissing’ married McFly star Danny Jones at Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty at the start of the month.

The affectionate display comes after it was reported Pete has ‘moved on and couldn’t care less’ about ex Maura Higgins – as drama surrounding her kiss with Danny Jones rumbles on

While Pete soaked up the sun, Maura threw herself into work for a shoot in Los Angeles with Oh Polly

In the wake of the scandal, both Maura and Danny have been hit by a wave of criticism, with many furious on behalf of Georgia, Danny’s wife of 10 years and mother of his son.

Amid a period of silence, Danny later apologised to his wife Georgia Horsley for ‘putting her in the situation’.

On Instagram, two weeks after the incident took place, Danny said: ‘Hello everyone. Sorry its taken me a while to post this but I’ve taken some time out to be with those closest to me.

‘I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love then so much and we’ll continue to deal with this privately. I love you guys, thank you for you patience, understanding, and support. See you all soon, Danny.’

Pete seemingly took a swipe at his former flame Maura as he joked about the ‘awful lot that happened at the BRITs’ during his latest podcast episode.

Hinting at the ongoing drama on his Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson , Pete put on a shocked face as he joked: ‘So… a LOT happened at the BRITs, an awful lot happened at the BRITs. I am probably gonna leave that there because…

‘A lot happened at the BRITs but we’re just gonna move on from that and we’ll tell you about our BRIT’s experience.’

Sam laughed as he smugly added: ‘Our BRITs was great. We had a lovely BRITs experience.’

Pete took a swipe at his former flame Maura as he joked about the ‘awful lot that happened at the BRITs’ during his latest podcast episode

Sam laughed as he smugly added: ‘Our BRITs was great. We had a lovely BRITs experience’

Before Pete chimed in with: ‘Nothing happened there… for us. But we had a great time, Universal afterparty, we stayed there for a little beer, had a few drinks.’

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam, 32, went on the joke that they ‘did it right,’ before Pete put his head in his hands and quipped: ‘No, no, no, it’s not that other people did it wrong.’

Sam then clarified: ‘What I mean is at these parties you don’t want to linger for too long. We got there nice and early, we left the BRITs a little bit early, got there before the crush happens.

‘Had a few drinks, had a really good time, spoke to loads of people and then left at about 1am, which is the perfect time to bounce before everything gets a little bit messy.’

It comes after the news that Pete is reportedly glad his brief relationship with Maura didn’t last as he tries to avoid drama.

Sources have claimed that the ‘attention’ surrounding her kiss with Danny is exactly what Pete tries to avoid.

A source told OK! magazine: ‘This sort of attention is exactly what Pete doesn’t want.

‘He’s seen this sort of media circus happen when he was on TOWIE and it’s not the sort of relationship he wants.

‘It’s a shame because it will probably bring his guard back up and he just wants to find someone he can genuinely love.’

MailOnline has contacted Pete’s representative for comment.

March 31, 2025
Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks’ mystery women revealed after newly-single pals cosied up to brunette beauties at Marvin Humes’ 40th party

Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks’ mystery women have been revealed after they were spotted cosying up to brunette beauties outside Marvin Humes’ 40th birthday party over the weekend.

TV star Sam, 32, split from Zara McDermott, 28, in December after five years together, and she has since moved on with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, 33.

While Pete, 37, and Maura Higgins’ romance ended last month, with the Irish beauty, 34, going on to share a drunken kiss with McFly’s Danny Jones, 38, shortly after.

However, despite being snapped enjoying a seemingly flirty chat with the ladies outside the Savoy Hotel, it appears that Sam and Pete haven’t moved on with new romances just yet.

Instead, it’s been revealed the interaction was nothing romantic and the women were just members of JLS’s management team.

A source told The Sun: ‘Sam and Pete are both single now and will be each others’ wingmen. And Sam is definitely ready to get back on the horse and date again after a miserable few weeks now Zara is moving on.

Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks’ mystery women have been revealed after they were spotted cosying up to brunette beauties outside Marvin Humes ‘ 40th birthday party over the weekend

However, despite being snapped enjoying a seemingly flirty chat with the ladies outside the Savoy Hotel, it appears that Sam and Pete haven’t moved on with new romances just yet

‘But this time it was just a friendly chat, they were with JLS’s management team outside Marvin’s party!’

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam was seen having a good time living a single life as he was spotted with Pete Wicks giggling away with a group of women.

Sam was seen sharing a cigarette with one woman after he whispered in her ear and hugged her.

He was also seen chatting away with another woman in a chic black ruffled dress, before seemingly reassuring another women who wore a backless silky dress as he was seen placing his hand on her arm.

For the outing, Sam cut a handsome figure in a navy suit, which he paired with a blue shirt, black tie and black shoes.

Meanwhile, his pal Pete wore his usual two-piece black flared-trouser suit layered over a low-cut top.

The outing came as Sam‘s celebrity dating app profile on Raya was revealed.

The profile shows him posing in one snap with the cat he still shares with Zara.

Instead, it’s been revealed the interaction was nothing romantic and the women were just members of JLS’s management team.

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam was seen having a good time living a single life as he was spotted with Pete giggling away with a group of women

Sam was seen sharing a cigarette with one woman after he whispered in her ear and hugged her, before chatting away with another woman who wore a chic black ruffled dress

The podcaster seemed to be reassuring one of the women who wore a backless black silky dress as he was seen placing his hand on her arm

For the outing, Sam was seen cutting a handsome figure in a navy suit, which he paired with a blue shirt, black tie and black shoes

Meanwhile, his pal Pete stepped out in his usual two-piece black flared-trouser suit layered over a low-cut top

Another snap on the profile shows him with best pal Pete who has been supporting him through the breakup.

A source told The Sun about Sam joining Raya: ‘Sam’s been left devastated by the end of his relationship, which was made even more difficult when he saw who Zara was dating.

‘Even though he might not be quite ready to jump back into something serious yet, Sam was encouraged by his friends to dip his toe in the water.’

The publication previously reported that Sam was back on celebrity dating app Raya days before his ex Zara’s shock new romance with Louis was revealed.

Despite claims he was ‘blindsided’ by Zara’s new romance, it seems Sam was keen to move on himself.

A fan last week claimed to have seen Sam on Raya the week before, noting ‘So he’s back on the dating scene as well.’

TV star Sam, 32, split from Zara McDermott, 28, in December after five years together, and she has since moved on with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, 33

While Pete, 37, and Maura Higgins ‘ romance ended last month, with the Irish beauty, 34, going on to share a drunken kiss with Danny Jones, 38, shortly after [Maura and Danny pictured]

Sam had made an account before meeting Zara, which he seemingly reinstated in the wake of their split.

As well as keeping busy by looking for love, Sam is also said to have been partying with his pals in Chelsea and his close friend Pete Wicks.

A source told The Mirror: ‘Sam has been making jokes about his life since the break up, and that’s not really something you’d be doing if you were experiencing total heartbreak.

‘Of course they were sad, but they sort of accepted it a long time ago.

‘Sam has been going out and having fun again, he’s not dating anyone but he’s been on dates.

‘He’s been around the Chelsea lot and hanging out with Pete [Wicks] a lot. He’s really enjoying himself at the moment but doesn’t want to be tied down.’

MailOnline contacted a representative for Sam Thompson for comment.

Sam’s celebrity dating app profile on Raya has also been revealed – showing him posing in one snap with the cat he still shares with Zara

Another snap on the profile shows him with his best pal Pete Wicks who has been supporting him through the breakup

Zara and Louis’ romance was exposed last Monday when a fellow diner at The Suffolk in Aldburgh took snaps of Zara and Louis enjoying a romantic date.

The pictures confirmed rumours of a relationship first detected by sleuth-like One Direction fans who noticed Louis had followed Zara on Instagram and liked a string of her pictures.

According to Zara’s friends, Louis has put ‘a smile back on her face’ following her split from ex boyfriend of five years Sam on New Year’s Day.

A friend told MailOnline: ‘Zara is so happy, it’s early days with her and Louis but everything is going well between them.

‘News of their romance leaked sooner than they intended – the plan was to keep things private for as long as possible. They still hope to keep intimate details away from prying eyes.

Zara and Louis Tomlinson’ romance was exposed last Monday when a fellow diner at The Suffolk in Aldburgh took snaps of Zara and Louis enjoying a romantic date (stock images)

‘Zara is enjoying being wined and dined and experiencing the thrill of dating someone new again.

‘She had been with Sam for years and in the end their relationship became transactional… they had lost their sparkle. Louis has certainly put a smile back on her face.’

Zara and Louis tucked into £100 fish and chips, plus cocktails, at the £315-a-night hotel in Suffolk.

The pair stayed at night and left for their respective London homes in the morning.

MailOnline revealed in January that Zara had split from long-term partner Sam after five years of dating.

They lived together in Sam’s Fulham house which was usually the base of the couple’s amusing TikTok videos.

March 25, 2025
Sam Thompson is supported by pals Pete Wicks and Marvin Humes on boozy night out after his and ex Zara McDermott’s friends ‘take sides’ amid her new romance with Louis Tomlinson

Sam Thompson enjoyed a boozy night out with pals Pete Wicks and Marvin Humes after his and ex Zara McDermott’s celebrity friends began ‘taking sides’ amid her new romance with Louis Tomlinson.

The I’m A Celeb winner, 32, took to his Instagram Stories on Saturday evening as he hit the town looking smart in stylish black suit.

Pete, 37, was also suited and booted and shared a mirrored selfie before the pair headed out to dinner and later caught up with Sam’s former I’m A Celeb campmate Marvin, 40,

Newly-single Sam flashed a huge smile while enjoying his meal and held up his beer before later sharing a hug with the JLS star.

Former Love Island star Zara, 28, dated The I’m A Celeb winner, 32, for five years before they split in December.

She is now thought to be dating One Direction star Louis after the pair were spotted enjoying a romantic evening overnight in Sussex.

Sam Thompson (R) enjoyed a night out with pals Pete Wicks and Marvin Humes (L) amid his split from Zara McDermott on Saturday

It comes after his and ex Zara’s celebrity friends began ‘taking sides’ after she embarked on a new romance with Louis Tomlinson

However, after being together for five years, Zara and Sam have a lot of mutual friends, who are now reportedly ‘stuck in the middle’ amid the drama.

A source told The Sun: ‘It’s really hard as the friendship groups were combined for five years and everyone was so supportive.

‘But now they’ve been torn apart and people are having to take sides. Some people have chosen Sam, others have chosen Zara – and some people are stuck in the middle.’

Louise was cynical about Zara but did warm up to her. Pete was always close to Zara, so the split is hard for him too.’

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Zara, Sam, Pete and Louise for comment.

Zara and Pete also have a close friendship, with Pete previusly admitting it was Zara who pushed him to do Strictly Come Dancing.

She previously said of the friendship: ‘The three of us have a very odd relationship, but it’s very amazing.

‘He’s literally my brother, my best friend. He’s Sam’s brother and his best friend. Me and Sam are together, so, I love them both very much in different ways.

Newly-single Sam flashed a huge smile while enjoying his meal and held up his beer before later sharing a hug with the JLS star

Pete, 37, was also suited and booted and shared a mirrored selfie before the pair headed out to dinner and later caught up with Sam’s former I’m A Celeb campmate Marvin, 40

Former Love Island star Zara, 28, dated The I’m A Celeb winner, 32, for five years before they split in December (Seen in March 2024 with Sam)

‘It’s a strange dysfunctional family. It works so well because we are all so different, the three of us, that we… just anything that any of us is faced with, like we’re all there for each other. It’s so lovely.

‘And I know it sounds a bit weird to be best friends with your boyfriend’s best friend – the whole trio.’

Zara and Pete also made a slew of hilarious TikToks as they spent time together while Sam was in Australia on I’m A Celeb.

Meanwhile, one fan took to Louise’s Instagram comments to address how she will move forward with her friendship with Zara, writing: ‘Hope you don’t just drop Zara’.

Louise appeared to make a defiant statement about her friendship with Zara by liking the comment.

Sam and Zara regularly made fun TikTok videos with Louise and her partner Ryan Libbey and the group also travelled together on lavish holidays.

And last month, Louise and Sam took to the BRIT Awards red carpet together, narrowly missing an awkward run-in with ex Zara.

It comes just after Zara’s eye-watering income was ‘revealed’ as she ‘ became a millionaire’ amid the split.

She is now thought to be dating One Direction star Louis after the pair were spotted enjoying a romantic evening overnight in Sussex

However, after being together for five years, Zara and Sam have a lot of mutual friends, who are now reportedly ‘stuck in the middle’ amid the drama

Sam and Zara regularly made fun TikTok videos with Louise and her partner Ryan Libbey and the group also travelled together on lavish holidays

It has now been revealed by The Sun that Zara’s post-Love Island endeavours have seen her rake in huge amounts of cash, reportedly £1million.

From reality TV to presenting hard hitting BBC documentaries, the former policy adviser’s media career has seen her ‘become a millionaire’.

Zara has appeared in various reality TV programmes after finding fame on the ITV dating show in 2018 – where she struck up a romance with Adam Collard.

The pair split soon after, but Zara later started dating Made In Chelsea’s Sam and appeared on the London-based show as his girlfriend.

In 2021, Zara presented her first documentary for the BBC, Revenge Porn, and a collection of films followed focusing on topics such as the dark side of party island Ibiza and eating disorders.

Then two years later she was selected as one of the celebrities to compete on the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Her impressive career so far has paid out, with The Sun reporting her company Zara Nicole McDermott Ltd has £300,000 in it.

The publication reported that Zara has paid out around £170,000 in corporation tax between 2022 and 2023, which indicates her income was around £1million.

And following her split from Sam at the end of last year, Zara has bagged herself her own London property thought to be worth £500,000.

March 23, 2025
Maura Higgins jets to Paris as Danny Jones issues apology over their ‘drunken kiss’ while her ex Pete Wicks enjoys night out with Becca Edwards

Maura Higgins brushed off the recent drama and jetted to Paris on Saturday after her ‘drunken kiss’ with married Danny Jones sparked controversy.

As the McFly singer, 39, issued an apology to his wife Georgia Horsley, the Love Island star, 34, enjoyed lunch in the French capital.

Meanwhile in London, Maura’s ex Pete Wicks enjoyed a night out with Ex On The Beach star Becca Edwards.

Danny hit the headlines after spending the evening with Maura at Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty, where they were spotted in a compromising clinch.

He has since released a statement apologising to his wife Georgia for ‘putting her in the situation’.

Maura has yet to address the scandal and was shared a series of photos to her Instagram Story after arriving in Paris.

Maura Higgins brushed off the recent drama and jetted to Paris on Saturday after her ‘drunken kiss’ with married Danny Jones sparked controversy (pictured last month)

As the McFly singer, 39, issued an apology to his wife Georgia Horsley, the Love Island star, 34, enjoyed lunch in the French capital

Elsewhere, Pete, who said he ‘couldn’t care less’ about the drama, went out for dinner with Becca, 32, to Amazonico restaurant after returning from Dubai.

The former TOWIE star wore a black leather jacket with a plain T-shirt, jeans and smart Chelsea boots for his evening out.

Becca followed closely behind in a cropped bra top which she teamed with high-waisted hot pants and tights.

Pete is said to have ‘moved on’ from his ex Maura after they went their separate ways in February.

He had already booked to go on a lavish 5 star holiday in Dubai meaning he was able to escape the drama.

A source told MailOnline: ‘Pete has moved on and couldn’t care less about Maura. He feels indifferent about the drama currently surrounding her.

‘He is focusing on himself and enjoying a break in the sun before getting back into work.’

Pete stayed at The Lana hotel, the Dorchester Collection’s first hotel in the Middle East, with rooms starting at £730 per night.

Meanwhile in London, Maura’s ex Pete Wicks enjoyed a night out with Ex On The Beach star Becca Edwards

Danny hit the headlines after spending the evening with Maura at Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty, where they were spotted in a compromising clinch (pictured at the bash)

Maura has yet to address the scandal and was shared a series of photos to her Instagram Story after arriving in Paris

In the wake of the scandal, both Maura and Danny have been hit by a wave of criticism, with many furious on behalf of Georgia, Danny’s wife of 10 years and mother of his son.

Two days after making a cringeworthy return to social media, Danny released a statement on Friday apologising to his wife Georgia for ‘putting her in the situation’.

On Instagram, two weeks after the incident took place, Danny said: ‘Hello everyone. Sorry its taken me a while to post this but I’ve taken some time out to be with those closest to me.

‘I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation. I love then so much and we’ll continue to deal with this privately.

‘I love you guys, thank you for you patience, understanding, and support. See you all soon, Danny.’

While Danny was sharing his social media statement, Maura threw herself into work amid the ongoing drama.

Pete seemingly took a swipe at his former flame Maura as he joked about the ‘awful lot that happened at the BRITs’ during his latest podcast episode.

Elsewhere, Pete, who said he ‘couldn’t care less’ about the drama, went out for dinner with Becca, 32, to Amazonico restaurant after returning from Dubai

The former TOWIE star wore a black leather jacket with a plain T-shirt, jeans and smart Chelsea boots for his evening out

Becca followed closely behind in a cropped bra top which she teamed with high-waisted hot pants and tights

Two days after making a cringeworthy return to social media, Danny has now released a statement apologising to his wife Georgia Horsley for ‘putting her in the situation’

It comes just one day after Georgia returned to social media to share a snap of the couple’s seven-year-old son Cooper

Hinting at the ongoing drama on his Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson , Pete put on a shocked face as he joked: ‘So… a LOT happened at the BRITs, an awful lot happened at the BRITs. I am probably gonna leave that there because…

‘A lot happened at the BRITs but we’re just gonna move on from that and we’ll tell you about our BRIT’s experience.’

Sam laughed as he smugly added: ‘Our BRITs was great. We had a lovely BRITs experience.’

Before Pete chimed in with: ‘Nothing happened there… for us. But we had a great time, Universal afterparty, we stayed there for a little beer, had a few drinks.’

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam, 32, went on the joke that they ‘did it right,’ before Pete put his head in his hands and quipped: ‘No, no, no, it’s not that other people did it wrong.’

Sam then clarified: ‘What I mean is at these parties you don’t want to linger for too long. We got there nice and early, we left the BRITs a little bit early, got there before the crush happens.

‘Had a few drinks, had a really good time, spoke to loads of people and then left at about 1am, which is the perfect time to bounce before everything gets a little bit messy.’

March 15, 2025
Pete Wicks takes a swipe at former flame Maura Higgins as he jokes about the ‘awful lot that happened at the BRITs’

Pete Wicks took a savage swipe at his former flame Maura Higgins as he joked about the ‘awful lot that happened at the BRITs’ during his latest podcast episode.

The former TOWIE star, 37, and Maura, 34, were first linked in August last year, but MailOnline exclusively revealed that the couple went their separate ways in February.

Then, Maura hit the headlines after she was seen ‘kissing’ married McFly star Danny Jones at Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty last Saturday.

Hinting at the ongoing drama on his Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson, Pete put on a shocked face as he joked: ‘So… a LOT happened at the BRITs, an awful lot happened at the BRITs. I am probably gonna leave that there because…

‘A lot happened at the BRITs but we’re just gonna move on from that and we’ll tell you about our BRIT’s experience.’

Sam laughed as he smugly added: ‘Our BRITs was great. We had a lovely BRITs experience.’

Pete Wicks took a savage swipe at his former flame Maura Higgins as he joked about the ‘awful lot that happened at the BRITs’ during his latest podcast episode

Maura hit the headlines after she was seen ‘kissing’ married McFly star Danny Jones at Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty last Saturday

Before Pete chimed in with: ‘Nothing happened there… for us. But we had a great time, Universal afterparty, we stayed there for a little beer, had a few drinks.’

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam, 32, went on the joke that they ‘did it right,’ before Pete put his head in his hands and quipped: ‘No, no, no, it’s not that other people did it wrong.’

Sam then clarified: ‘What I mean is at these parties you don’t want to linger for too long. We got there nice and early, we left the BRITs a little bit early, got there before the crush happens.

‘Had a few drinks, had a really good time, spoke to loads of people and then left at about 1am, which is the perfect time to bounce before everything gets a little bit messy.’

It comes after the news that Pete is reportedly glad his brief relationship with Maura didn’t last as he tries to avoid drama.

Sources have claimed that the ‘attention’ surrounding her kiss with Danny is exactly what Pete tries to avoid.

A source told OK! magazine: ‘This sort of attention is exactly what Pete doesn’t want.

‘He’s seen this sort of media circus happen when he was on TOWIE and it’s not the sort of relationship he wants.

‘It’s a shame because it will probably bring his guard back up and he just wants to find someone he can genuinely love.’

Hinting at the ongoing drama on his Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson , Pete put on a shocked face as he joked: ‘So… a LOT happened at the BRITs’

Sam laughed as he smugly added: ‘Our BRITs was great. We had a lovely BRITs experience’

The former TOWIE star, 37, and Maura, 34, were first linked in August last year, but MailOnline exclusively revealed that the couple went their separate ways in February

Maura and Danny reportedly stayed up until 6am drinking wine after their ‘drunken kiss’ at a BRIT Awards afterparty (pictured at the bash)

It comes after the news that Pete is reportedly glad his brief relationship with Maura didn’t last as he tries to avoid drama

MailOnline has contacted Pete’s representative for comment.

In the wake of the kissing scandal, both Maura and Danny have been hit by a wave of criticism, with many furious on behalf of Georgia, Danny’s wife of 10 years and mother of his son.

Amid a period of silence, Danny has now reposted several happy birthday messages from fan accounts on Instagram to mark his 39th birthday.

One fan message read: ‘Happy birthday to someone who can light up a room with just a simple smile. Hope you have a wonderful day Danny. You so deserve it please remember especially today how loved and cared about you are by so many people hope you are well keep smiling that amazing smile.’

His supportive bandmate Tom Fletcher also shared a sweet message, penning: ‘Happy birthday mush. Looking forward to standing on stage with you soon’

It comes just one day after Georgia returned to social media to share a snap of the couple’s seven-year-old son Cooper.

Danny and his wife of ten years Georgia were seen for the first time since the scandal as they stepped out for a coffee together in London on Tuesday.

The couple cut a casual figure as they headed out for a walk in the park, while talking and sipping on hot drinks.

Elsewhere during the day, Georgia shared a black and white image of their son Cooper wearing a pair of dark sunglasses while playing on a handheld device.

Amid a period of silence, Danny has now reposted several happy birthday messages from fan accounts on Instagram to mark his 39th birthday

It comes just one day after Georgia returned to social media to share a snap of the couple’s seven-year-old son Cooper

She posted a black and white image of their son Cooper wearing a pair of dark sunglasses while playing on a handheld device

Not addressing her husband or his recent antics with former Love Island star Maura, Georgia simply captioned her image with a blue love heart emoji.

A host of Georgia’s showbiz pals were quick to share their support for her in the comments.

Sarah Louise Merrygold, wife of JLS star Aston penned: ‘Little dude. sending you all my love.’

Binky Felstead wrote: ‘We got you girl! Adore you.’

Anna Whitehouse shared: ‘Love you darling. We’ve got you.’ Chessie King added: ‘Absolutely adore you, we’re alllll rallied round you.’

Despite receiving a flood of supportive comments, Georgia decided to turn off the comments on all her posts.

Georgia’s husband Danny has yet to publicly comment on the scandal and has not posted on his Instagram main grid since the night of the BRITs, in which he posed for a selfie with KSI and Tom Fletcher.

March 12, 2025
Olivia Attwood clarifies Pete Wicks ‘cheating’ joke as she reveals what REALLY happened between him and former flame Maura Higgins

Olivia Attwood has revealed the meaning behind the ‘cheating’ joke she made about her friend Pete Wicks on the Brits red carpet on Saturday night.

The TV presenter, 33, made the cheeky quip while talking to MailOnline on the night after it was claimed Pete’s infidelity ended his relationship with Maura Higgins.

Speaking about Sam Thompson, Pete told us: ‘It’s hard for Sam tonight because I’ve got a new work wife. But, he’s not far away, he’s over there actually.’

He added: ‘It is a little bit weird because it feels like I am…’

‘Cheating?’ Olivia interrupted as they both broke out into fits of laughter, before she added: ‘Not the first time, I might add.’

‘Because… I have never done that,’ Pete said.

Olivia Attwood has revealed the meaning behind the ‘cheating’ joke she made about her friend Pete Wicks on the Brits red carpet on Saturday nigh

The TV presenter, 33, made the cheeky quip while talking to MailOnline after it was claimed Pete’s infidelity ended his relationship with Maura Higgins (Pete and Maura pictured 2024)

Speaking about Sam Thompson, Pete told us: ‘It’s hard for Sam tonight because I’ve got a new work wife. But, he’s not far away, he’s over there actually’

Olivia has now clarified on her Instagram Story that they only joked about the claims because they are untrue and she ‘doesn’t find cheating funny’.

Taking to social media on Wednesday, Olivia wrote: ‘Cheatings not funny. Pete didn’t cheat. That is the joke. Hope that helps.’

She added: ‘Well I appreciate that you could read between the lines – I had to comment because A LOT of people couldn’t – because that’s not something I would find funny at all.’

The former Love Island star went on to explain that she seemingly means no ill will towards Maura and is simply being protective of her friend.

Olivia said: ‘And I’m just going to caveat that with with I’m very protective of my friends but I don’t hate / have feuds / at war with anyone.

‘You guys have seen my work schedule – I don’t have time to eat most days.’

She continued: ‘When I get up in my feelings I probably shouldn’t do coded Instagram Stories because then things get misconstrued. I’ll just say it with my chest in future if I’m upset.’

Olivia has now clarified on her Instagram Story that they only joked about the claims because they are untrue and she ‘doesn’t find cheating funny’

The former Love Island star went on to explain that she seemingly means no ill will towards Maura and is simply being protective of her friend

The next after the music awards ceremony, Pete took a swipe at his ex Maura after she kissed Danny Jones at the BRIT Awards afterparty.

The former TOWIE star and the Love Island star, 34, recently agreed to part ways after a series of rows.

On Saturday Maura was seen sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ with McFly’s Danny – who has been married to his wife Georgia for over a decade – as they attended Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty.

Seemingly making a dig at his ex on his Staying Relevant podcast, Pete savagely said his would ‘banish Love Island from the world’ when asked by a fan.

His co-star Sam Thompson laughed and replied: ‘That’s so aggressive.’

Pete continued: ‘It takes over everything, that’s all anyone talks about for f**king three months of the year.’

He added: ‘It’s very difficult to have small talk with people when that’s their reference because I don’t know anything about it.’

Sam said: ‘Let’s be honest I can’t imagine you hanging out with people who say, “When’s the nearest episode of Love Island?”‘

The next after the music awards ceremony, Pete took a swipe at his ex Maura after she kissed Danny Jones at the BRIT Awards afterparty

On Saturday Maura was seen sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ with McFly’s Danny – who has been married to his wife Georgia for over a decade – as they attended Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty

Pete responded: ‘No but even when I walk through the office… just no.’

Maura starred on the fifth series of the ITV programme back in 2019, while Sam’s ex, Zara McDermott, also featured on the show in 2018.

On Sunday, Pete reflected on his boozy night at the BRIT Awards and revealed he was hungover when he launched his new KISS FM radio show, The Sunday Roast, with Olivia Attwood.

Pete spoke about the show when he joined Olivia, 33, on Monday’s episode of This Morning, revealing they were both worse for wear when they hosted the radio show just hours later.

Host Cat Deeley quipped: ‘You made it through’, as Pete confessed: ‘We made it through, I think that’s the biggest surprise to the bosses and us that we’ve made it through.’

‘It was touch and go,’ Olivia added.

Cat described how the pair were ‘very much full of beans’ at the start but eventually ‘the hangover started to kick in, just a little bit’.

Seemingly making a dig at his ex on his Staying Relevant podcast, Pete savagely said his would ‘banish Love Island from the world’ when asked by a fan

His co-star Sam Thompson laughed and replied: ‘That’s so aggressive’

Maura starred on the fifth series of the ITV programme back in 2019 (pictured)

In the video reportedly taken just before 3am shows Maura and Danny stood close to each other and leaning in to chat before he appears to peck her quickly (seen leaving the party)

Fitness coach agreed and said, ‘We hit the wall about an hour in’ before revealing ‘There was a point where Liv laid on the floor’.

Olivia added, ‘I would say 4pm was a low point for me, on a personal level.’

‘My monitor was logged out for ten minutes and I hadn’t noticed. A producer came around and she was like, “You haven’t got your script up.” I was just winging it,’ she said.

‘We went to the BRITs to try and get gossip to obviously then tell the listeners on the show but then we couldn’t really remember much of what happened so that kind of negated that mission.’

Pete did not mention the video that has emerged of his ex Maura and Danny sharing a kiss at the afterparty.

The former Love Islander and the McFly star, 38, both attended Universal Music’s star-studded bash at 180 Strand.

Footage shared with The Sun newspaper shows the pair getting cosy at the London venue where they had also shared a table earlier in the night with their fellow I’m A Celeb co-star Oti Mabuse.

Danny has been married to wife Georgia since 2014 and the pair share six-year-old son Cooper.

The video reportedly taken just before 3am shows them stood close to each other in the venue’s foyer and leaning in to chat before he appears to peck her quickly.

On Sunday, Pete reflected on his boozy night at the BRITs and revealed he was hungover when he launched his new KISS FM radio show, The Sunday Roast, with Olivia Attwood

Pete spoke about the show when he joined Olivia, 33, on Monday’s episode of This Morning, revealing they were both worse for wear when they hosted the radio show just hours later

They were then seen leaving the venue as part of a larger group including Danny’s bandmate Tom Fletcher.

Maura then headed home alone in a taxi.

An onlooker told the publication of the interaction: ‘Danny and Maura seemed to be having a great time. They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.

‘Danny and Maura seem to have a close friendship after meeting in the jungle. They were talking and laughing for ages.’

The pair sat at different tables for the actual ceremony which was held earlier in the night at the 02 Arena.

But at the afterparty they did share a table and exclusive MailOnline footage showed them sitting close together, with Maura even resting her head on Danny’s shoulder at one point.

A source added of the night: ‘Danny appeared to be giving Maura advice and at one point he put his arm around her shoulder.’

Representatives for Maura and Danny have been contacted by MailOnline for comment.

March 5, 2025
Maura Higgins’ dig at ‘cheating’ ex Pete Wicks goes viral after kiss with married Danny Jones

Maura Higgins’ savage swipe at ‘cheating’ ex Pete Wicks has gone viral following her kiss with McFly star Danny Jones at the weekend.

Love Island star Maura, 34, was seen sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ with Danny – who has been married to his wife Georgia for over a decade – as they attended Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty on Saturday night.

And in the wake of the scandal, her harsh words towards the former TOWIE star, 37, have reemerged after it was revealed last month that they’d agreed to part ways after a series of rows.

As she enjoyed a Valentine’s night out days after the break-up news was revealed, Maura addressed their split for the first time as she left Sheesh restaurant in London with her friends.

When asked by a photographer where Pete was, Maura, who stunned in a strapless red mini dress, replied: ‘Dunno, probably cheating,’ in the video obtained by The Sun.

Meanwhile, fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remark that Maura’s comments were ‘ironic’ in light of her current situation with Danny.

Maura Higgins’ savage swipe at ‘cheating’ ex Pete Wicks has gone viral following her kiss with McFly star Danny Jones at the weekend [Maura and Pete pictured in May]

Maura, 34, was seen sharing a ‘drunken kiss’ with Danny – who has been married to his wife Georgia for 10 years- as they attended Universal Music’s BRIT Awards afterparty on Saturday

Sharing their thoughts on the drama, they penned: ‘Isn’t this the same Maura who claimed Pete was “probably cheating” on Vday too….

‘Danny Jones and Maura Higgins cheating is quite ironic considering her recent comments “I don’t know, probably cheating.” on Pete Wicks whereabouts.’

‘So Maura blasts pete for cheating but kisses Danny jones… wtaf.’

After Maura and Danny were pictured pecking at the bash hosted at 180 The Strand, MailOnline revealed that the two spent the evening together in a cosy booth.

Footage shared with The Sun showed the pair getting cosy at the venue where they had also shared a table earlier in the night with their I’m A Celeb co-star Oti Mabuse.

The I’m A Celebrity co-stars sat at different tables for the actual ceremony which was held earlier in the night at the 02 Arena.

At the BRITs ceremony Maura was sat at the same table with Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, with only one table in between her and ex Pete, but the pair didn’t go near one another.

While Danny was a few tables away with McFly star Tom.

In the wake of the scandal, her harsh words towards Pete [pictured] have reemerged after it was revealed last month that they’d agreed to part ways after a series of rows

When asked by a photographer where Pete was, Maura, who stunned in a strapless red mini dress, replied: ‘Dunno, probably cheating,’ in the video obtained by The Sun

Meanwhile, fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remark that Maura’s comments were ‘ironic’ in light of her current situation with Danny

Representatives for Maura and Danny have been contacted by MailOnline for comment.

The video reportedly taken just before 3am shows them stood close to each other in the venue’s foyer and leaning in to chat before he appears to peck her quickly.

They were then seen leaving the venue as part of a larger group including Danny’s bandmate Tom Fletcher.

Maura then headed home alone in a taxi.

An onlooker told the publication of the interaction: ‘Danny and Maura seemed to be having a great time. They looked like they had a brief drunken kiss.

‘Danny and Maura seem to have a close friendship after meeting in the jungle. They were talking and laughing for ages.’

Danny’s wife Georgia made no mention of her husband in the latest episode of her podcast on Monday, released just hours after his kiss with Maura.

The former Love Islander, 34, and the McFly star, 38, both attended Universal Music’s star-studded bash at 180 Strand where they appeared cosy at their table

Musician Danny has been married to wife Georgia since 2014 and the pair share six-year-old son Cooper

Georgia stayed silent on the controversy during her podcast Mum’s The Word with Kelsey Parker, which covered importance of being present and living in the moment, opening up about spending time with their children.

However, Georgia kept her comments strictly surrounding her and Danny’s six-year-old son Cooper, giving her husband no mention at all – despite the fact it was more than likely pre-recorded.

She chatted about parenting, made reference to their recent house move and even detailed their flight to Australia, which had been to see Danny while he was in the I’m A Celebrity jungle – but omitted any acknowledgment of the singer.

Georgia, 38, held the fort at home while the McFly star jetted out to Australia in November to compete in I’m A Celebrity at the end of last year – where he was crowned King of the Jungle.

March 4, 2025
Pete Wicks ‘leaves BRITs afterparty early after attending same bash as ex Maura Higgins’ – after awkward ‘cheating’ comment on the red carpet

Pete Wicks reportedly left a BRITs afterparty early after attending the same bash as his ex Maura Higgins on Saturday night – just weeks on from their messy breakup.

MailOnline revealed the I’m A Celeb and Strictly stars’ romance was over on Valentine’s Day, as Maura lashed out by claiming Pete was ‘probably cheating’ when asked where he was as she celebrated her single status at London hotspot Sheesh.

The exes were both among those who attended the star-studded BRIT Awards at The O2 in London.

Maura took to the red carpet in a completely sheer black gown, while Pete was joined by the Irish star’s rival Olivia Attwood – after the pair announced a joint podcast.

The close proximity continued later in the evening as they all headed to the same after party, Universal at 180 Strand, with Pete and Olivia arriving arm-in-arm.

The Mirror report Maura partied until the end at the party while Pete was seen leaving early.

Pete Wicks reportedly left a BRITs afterparty early after attending the same bash as his ex Maura Higgins on Saturday night – just weeks on from their messy breakup

MailOnline revealed the I’m A Celeb and Strictly stars’ romance was over on Valentine’s Day, as Maura lashed out by claiming Pete was ‘probably cheating’

A source told the newspaper: ‘Pete and Maura were both at the afterparty but were very separate.

‘Pete was there fleetingly at the beginning, but Maura was there until the end at 2am-ish.

‘She was partying with I’m A Celebrity pals Danny Jones and Oti Mabuse. She was having a good time with TikTok star Luke Hamnett.’

The insider added that Pete stayed close to his pal Olivia Attwood while he was there.

A representative for Pete has been contacted by MailOnline for comment.

Maura was dealt a fresh blow as she was sat just metres away from her ex Pete at the ceremony.

Pete made light of Maura’s cheating comment as he spoke to MailOnline on the red carpet on Saturday.

Speaking about his best friend Sam Thompson, Pete told MailOnline: ‘It’s hard for Sam tonight because I’ve got a new work wife. But, he’s not far away, he’s over there actually.’

He added: ‘It is a little bit weird because it feels like I am…’

The exes were both among those who attended the star-studded BRIT Awards at The O2 in London and then the same Universal afterparty at 180 Strand

A source said: ‘Pete was there fleetingly at the beginning, but Maura was there until the end at 2am-ish’

‘Cheating?’ Olivia interrupted as they both broke out into fits of laughter, before she added: ‘Not the first time, I might add.’

‘Because… I have never done that,’ Pete said.

Pals of Pete previously told MailOnline he was never unfaithful to Maura during their romance and has been left hurt by her ‘cheating’ accusations.

Maura arrived on the red carpet in a sheer floral gown that left her sensational figure on full display and boasted black pipe detailing to accentuate her curves.

Opting to forgo a bra underneath the fitted number, Maura preserved her modesty with several strategically-placed intricate embroidered flowers.

However, as the TV star posed up a storm on the red carpet, she made sure to flash a cheeky glimpse at her lacy black thong underneath.

She gave herself several extra inches with a pair of black high heels and kept her accessories simple to allow her show-stopping outfit to have all the attention.

TRESemmé products were used to style her brunette hair in a dramatic up do, with several strands slicked to resemble a flower and completed the look with full face of glamorous makeup.

MailOnline exposed the secret rift between Olivia and Maura last year.

It came as Olivia accused 2019 Islander Maura, of using the ‘same script’ including her reasons for entering the ITV2 dating show – ‘revenge on an ex.’

Maura ensured all eyes were on her on Saturday night as she donned one of her raciest looks yet to the BRIT Awards 2025

Pete looked typically dapper in a fitted black suit and a matching collared shirt, left half unbuttoned to show off his tattoos.

Perhaps as a means of revenge, Pete arrived at the awards ceremony with pal Olivia as his date, who has long been rumoured to be feuding with Maura

Her comments came as Maura starred on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, two years after Olivia had to suddenly leave the Australian jungle due to medical reasons.

While in January, Olivia insisted to MailOnline: ‘Without sounding arrogant, I don’t feel like I’m in competition with anyone.

‘I am relentlessly insane, no one can outwork me. They can try but they won’t succeed.’

The 2025 BRIT Awards ceremony was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall, marking his fifth time at the helm of the event, after having previously presented the show in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

March 2, 2025