BBC Strictly star announces TV show exit as he says he's 'stepping aside'
Reality TV star Pete Wicks has stunned fans by revealing he's taking a break from television. The 35 year old, who has become a household name through his appearances on Towie and Celebs Go Dating, has decided it's time to step aside and let new talent take the spotlight.
Although he's calling time on his TV career, Pete hinted that he might make an exception for one show - as long as he can team up with his best friend Sam Thompson. For now, he's still entertaining audiences on the current series of Strictly Come Dancing.
In an honest interview with The Sun, Pete said: "I won't be going back on Celebs Go Dating any time soon put it that way. I am banned from dating shows. At my ripe old age I am just going to settle for dying alone. You hear of single women and their cats. I'm going to be a single man with my dogs. Hopefully they don't eat me when I die."
He added: "I've had 10-years of doing shows. I've survived a decade. I have been a contributor on nearly every show. It is time to step aside and hand the baton on to younger, better looking, more talented people. Plus I am too old and have too much grey hair to be doing dating or reality shows anymore," according to the Mirror.
Pete Wicks has announced he is stepping back from TV (Image: Getty Images for CondA Nast)Pete has hinted at a potential reality TV venture with his pal Sam, confessing: "The only reality show I would still love to do would be Celeb Race Across The World which Sam (Thompson) would love us to do.
"To be honest he's the only person who would put up with me. I'd have to do it with him or alone. But I'm not sure Sam and I would finish together. I would probably have to leave him somewhere! ".
Amidst rumours swirling around Pete's possible romantic ties with his Strictly partner Jowita Przystal, fans are abuzz with speculation that Pete has fallen for Jowita, leaving his good friend Sam as the proverbial "third wheeling", reports Wales Online.
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Their undeniable rapport both during performances and in their personal interactions has sparked conversations among viewers about a budding romance between Pete and Jowita. One fan remarked: "Why do they look so beautiful together? Pete's got a huge sparkle in his eye when he's around her."
Another enthusiast added their voice to the mix, saying: "Pete's in love." Meanwhile, a third observer commented: "Aww he seems so smitten."
BBC Strictly star announces TV show exit as he says he's 'stepping aside'
BBC Strictly star announces TV show exit as he says he's 'stepping aside'
BBC Strictly star announces TV show exit as he says he's 'stepping aside'
BBC Strictly star announces TV show exit as he says he's 'stepping aside'
BBC Strictly star announces TV show exit as he says he's 'stepping aside'
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