Pete Wicks has appeared to confirm his romance with Strictly Come Dancing professional Jowita Przystal after the pair shared a passionate kiss on stage.
The former TOWIE star was rumoured to be dating Jowita around the same time he was linked to Love Island star Maura Higgins. But during a live show of his Staying Relevant podcast with best pal Sam Thompson at London’s O2 Arena, Pete was reunited with Jowita for a racy dance routine – and things quickly turned up a notch.
The pair kissed three times during the performance in what appeared to be the clearest sign yet that their romance is official.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline: “Pete and Jowita are now an item, they've been dating for a few weeks.
“They kept things professional on Strictly, there was no crossover with Maura.
“But once Pete was single they grew close again and recently the relationship has blossomed into something more.
“You could tell something is going on between them during their routine – it was extremely raunchy and dance partners don’t usually kiss quite like that.”
Earlier this month, Pete fuelled speculation by sharing a cosy snap with Jowita on Instagram alongside a heartfelt birthday tribute.
“It was never about dancing… it was about the person,” he wrote.“Happy birthday @jowitaprzystal – I am so blessed and grateful to have you in my life. My pocket rocket ❤️.”
Pete, who has been single since ending his brief romance with Maura at the start of the year, was later spotted on a date with Love Island’s Samantha Kenny, but nothing developed.
Just last month, he was seen looking close with his radio co-host Olivia Attwood – who is married to footballer Bradley Dack – during a trip to Ibiza. The pair were photographed sitting together on a yacht, with Pete’s arm around Olivia’s waist, sparking speculation about the state of her marriage.
