When we chat to Pete Wicks, he’s just 24 hours away from leaving London for Australia in support of Sam Thompson on I’m A Celeb.
The former TOWIE star, 35, will be there to greet Sam, 31, should he be voted out of the Jungle – or as he affectionately puts it, “slap him when he comes across the bridge”.
Until then, Pete is looking forward to some downtime after a busy year. As well as filming two prime-time shows, which will air in 2024, his and Sam’s hit podcast, Staying Relevant, recently celebrated reaching 100,000 followers.
He’s also been cheering on his best mate – who he met on Celebs Go Dating back in 2018 – alongside Sam’s girlfriend Zara McDermott as they watch the former Made In Chelsea favourite get stuck into camp life.
Here, Pete reveals how proud he is of his “brother” and why it’s so important for Sam to feel accepted, before hitting back at rumours there’s been something going on between him and Zara while his pal is away…
Hi, Pete! You told Sam to “keep his cool” in front of Ant and Dec – has he succeeded?
Absolutely not. I think they’re genuinely petrified of him. I imagine the restraining order will come as soon as he comes out, because he’s a stalker. It wouldn’t surprise me if he’s hiding in the bushes outside their houses for the next few months. He hasn’t played it cool at all – but Sam doesn’t play it cool with anyone.
Maybe he thinks you two are going to be the next Ant and Dec?
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
A STICKY SITUATION
Actors Chris Diamantopoulos and Guillaume Cyr bond with Margo Martindale and get beaten up by Jamie Lee Curtis in a riotous new comedy drama series
THIS IS CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY
Love Actually writer and director Richard Curtis gifts the world a new festive film this year
LEARN HOW TO PLEASE YOURSELF
The festive season can be an incredibly stressful time, particularly for peoplepleasers who struggle to put their own needs first
Caught on dashcam injecting her ex with fatal dose of 'poison"
Amanda Hovanec enlisted her lover and her mother in her cold-blooded plot
'I looked better getting married at 53 than I did at 23!'
Wellbeing coach Sarah-Jane Clark, from Swindon, shares how she achieved her dream of wearing a size 10 wedding dress after losing 12st
'I am so looking forward to Christmas'
Helen Flanagan shares her plans for the holidays with her new boyfriend Robbie Talbot and her kids
I'm turning the anger into positive energy
His best friend's death has made Gok Wan rethink life
‘I'm careful with who I allow in my inner circle
Actress and presenter Kéllé Bryan on managing fame and fronting a new fashion initiative
'There were rats..it is a real jungle
Marvin Humes on his I'm A Celebrity experience, backing his buddies and the importance of kindness
'It's not going to be sexy Maura on I'm A Celeb'
Model Caprice Bourret tells new about her festive traditions and starring in and producing a Christmas film