Pete Wicks has officially gone public with his Strictly dance partner Jowita Przystal after weeks of speculation. The pair stunned fans when they shared three passionate kisses during a raunchy routine at London’s O2 Arena on Friday night, as Pete fronted a live special of his Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson.
Pete, 36, and Jowita, 31, had originally saved the steamy number for the Strictly final, but after missing out, the duo finally unveiled it to a sold-out crowd — and their undeniable chemistry was on full display.
Sources confirmed the two are now a couple, saying they’ve been dating for a few weeks after growing close on Strictly. At the time, Pete had been loosely linked to Maura Higgins, but insiders stressed there was “no crossover.”
One insider added, “They kept things professional on the show, but once Pete was single, their connection blossomed into something more. Their dance was so raunchy, and those kisses left no doubt they’re more than just partners.”
Their relationship had already been hinted at earlier this month when Pete shared a cosy Instagram post with Jowita, and last month he sparked further rumours by gushing over her in a birthday tribute: “It was never about dancing… it was about the person. Happy birthday @jowitaprzystal – I’m so blessed and grateful to have you in my life. My pocket rocket.”
While his past fling with Maura fizzled out earlier this year, Pete now seems entirely focused on Jowita, with friends insisting he has “moved on and couldn’t care less” about any drama.
