On a lively Friday night in London’s Soho, reality TV stars Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood were spotted sharing a passionate kiss at the Flute Bar, marking a very public turning point in their relationship. The moment, captured by onlookers and splashed across tabloids, comes just weeks after Olivia’s split from her footballer husband, Bradley Dack, and has set tongues wagging across the entertainment world.
The story began to unfold on March 20, 2026, when Pete, 37, and Olivia, 34, arrived at the Flute Bar around 8:30pm, joining a group of friends for an evening of drinks and celebration. According to The Sun, the pair—who have long maintained they were simply friends—spent about three and a half hours at the venue, their table littered with empty glasses as the night wore on. Around 10pm, amidst the clamor of the bar and the cheers of their friends, Pete and Olivia locked lips in a moment that was anything but platonic. Olivia reportedly screamed in delight and punched the air in celebration, her happiness unmistakable to all who witnessed it.
Their public display comes after weeks of speculation about the nature of their relationship. Both stars, best known for their stints on The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) and Love Island, had previously insisted they were just friends. Yet, as The Mirror reported, the chemistry between them had been apparent at recent events, including the BRIT Awards earlier this month. There, Olivia was seen leaning in close to Pete during the ceremony, and the pair were later photographed leaving an afterparty together at around 3am, Pete carrying two large pizza boxes as they headed back to their hotel. The night ended with the two departing the hotel together the next morning, luggage in tow—a scene that did little to quell rumors about a blossoming romance.
The timeline of their relationship has been a subject of close scrutiny. Friends of the couple have been quick to clarify that Pete and Olivia’s romance only began after Olivia’s marriage to Bradley Dack ended. According to a source quoted by Daily Mail, “Their passionate romance only started in the last few weeks, since she has split from Bradley, there was no overlap.” The same source added, “Olivia’s close friends know about this new development and are pleased Pete has put a smile back on her face. He has been a shoulder to cry on and there for Olivia during this really tough time.”
Olivia’s split from Bradley Dack, 32, came in January 2026, after three years of marriage. Reports from multiple outlets, including The Sun and Daily Mail, suggest the relationship ended due to a “breach of trust” on Bradley’s part. Olivia has not shied away from sharing her struggles in the aftermath, posting candidly on social media about her heartbreak. In one emotional message, she wrote, “I keep opening Instagram to post but I don't know what to say or do? lol vulnerability is not my bag!!! Especially on social media, it feels very much like bleeding in shark infested waters... I cry myself to sleep, then business as normal when the alarm goes off at 5am and it has been like that for a long time.” She continued, “But also so much change in such a short amount of time (you know I hate that (Taurus)). I never expected to be moving into this apartment alone. And I'm in over my depth for sure. I want to be happy. I want Brad to be happy. Just one day at a time. For both of us. & anyone else who needs to read this.”
Despite the pain of her breakup, Olivia’s friends say Pete has been instrumental in helping her heal. “She has been in the depths of a really horrible break-up and Pete has helped her through it,” a friend told The Sun. Their bond, forged over nearly a decade of friendship, has deepened in recent months as they’ve spent more time together, both socially and professionally. The duo co-host the podcast The Sunday Roast, where their easy rapport and banter have long been evident to listeners.
Their connection isn’t new, but the romance certainly is. In August 2025, Pete and Olivia were photographed cosying up on a yacht in Ibiza, sparking rumors and causing tension in Olivia’s marriage at the time. Photos showed Pete with his hand on Olivia’s thigh, a moment she later admitted was “upsetting” for Bradley. Yet, as she reflected on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast in February, “I’m very happy to share a lot. I kinda think there’s a newer generation of people existing in our industry that previous generations haven’t. A publicist would be like, ‘Don’t share that and just pretend everything is fine’.”
The Flute Bar itself has a history with Pete. In 2024, he was photographed kissing Maura Higgins—Olivia’s reported rival—at the same venue, fueling speculation about possible jealousy and rivalry. The web of relationships within this circle of reality TV stars is nothing if not complex, with shifting allegiances and the ever-present scrutiny of fans and tabloids alike. Maura, for her part, has not publicly commented on Pete and Olivia’s new relationship, but observers note the potential for renewed tensions between the two women.
As for Pete, his reputation as a “lothario” precedes him, with past romances involving several high-profile TV personalities, including Jess Wright, Megan McKenna, and Megan Barton-Hanson. But friends say his feelings for Olivia are different. “They get on really well and are taking it slow, there is no label at the moment,” one insider told The Sun. “They have got closer and Pete has held a torch for Olivia for a really long time. She is hurting and vulnerable, and he was in the right place at the right time.”
Neither Pete nor Olivia has officially commented on their relationship since the photos emerged, but their actions speak louder than words. The public display at the Flute Bar, the shared nights out, and the mutual support during difficult times all suggest a romance that’s both genuine and, for now, unapologetically public.
For fans of British reality TV, this new couple offers plenty to talk about—and perhaps a reminder that, even in the glare of the spotlight, love can still catch everyone by surprise.