Reality TV stars Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins have reportedly called time on their romance.
It’s said the pair have decided they’re “better off as friends” after a few clashes in their relationship following their respective stints on Strictly Come Dancing and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! last year. Maura discussed their budding relationship during her time in the jungle but their romance was never made official.
The two stars, who have known each other for six years, have been in an on-off relationship for several months now. Rumours the long-time pals had struck up a romance began last year when they were caught sharing a kiss during a Soho dinner in August. But it looks like it’s over before it’s even really begun.
A source claims to the MailOnline: “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. Those closest to them know it’s been a very on and off relationship, which is why they were so resistant to go public in the first place. They remain close and share a deep connection.
The split just comes weeks on from Maura acting coy about their romance during an appearance on Loose Women. The former Love Island star was left blushing when she was questioned about her supposed boyfriend Pete. When asked if she would consider appearing on the All Stars version of the ITV2 dating series that made her a household name, Maura quickly responded “no”, adding: “My dating show days are done! “
The panellists were quick to probe further into her comment, leading Maura to clarify: “I don’t want to go on a dating show, I’ve turned down All Stars before and I turned down the Celebs Go Dating. I’ve done it once [Love Island] and I spent the whole time in Love Island single!”
Katie Piper then asked: “So is that you saying you’re not single?” to which an embarrassed Maura replied: “No, did I say that? I know what you’re doing! No, I never said anything, next question! ” Frankie Bridge then directly asked: “Is there anything going on with Pete? ” to which the studio applauded and gushed that they make a lovely couple.
Maura responded: “Do we? I never really thought about it. He’s got better hair than me to be fair! There’s not really much to tell, I know that’s very boring, we’ve known each other for what, six years? We spend time together, we get on very well, our personalities are very very similar and he’s a great person but there’s actually nothing to tell. There’s really not though, no one believes me, there’s not!”
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