Pete Wicks announced he would be 'handing the baton' on (Image: Getty Images for CondA Nast)

BBC Strictly's Pete Wicks sensationally vows to quit TV after dancing show amid romance rumours

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks has announced that he is quitting TV after a decade in the industry - and it comes amid rumours of a romance with Jowita Przystal.

by · Daily Record

Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks has stunned his followers by declaring he's taking a step back from the small screen.

Best known for his roles on Towie and Celebs Go Dating, the 35-year-old reality TV veteran has expressed a wish to retreat from the spotlight to make room for new talent.

Although he's bowing out of television, Pete teased that he might consider returning for a special project if it involved his close pal Sam Thompson. For the moment, however, Pete continues to dazzle audiences on Strictly's dance floor.

Speaking frankly to 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," as reported by the Mirror.

Pete and Jowita have fuelled romance rumours on Strictly (Image: BBC)

Pete has hinted at the possibility of joining forces with his pal Sam for a particular reality TV challenge, saying: "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.

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"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, Pete is reportedly entwined in a romantic narrative with his Strictly dance partner Jowita Przystal. The pair's undeniable rapport on and off the dance floor has sparked fan theories that their partnership extends beyond professional boundaries.

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One admirer 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 speculation: "Pete's in love."

Meanwhile, a third fan expressed: "Aww he seems so smitten."

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