Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood have set tongues wagging after they were spotted sharing a passionate kiss in a Soho hotel bar—just weeks after her split from husband Bradley Dack.
The pair, who had long insisted they were “just friends”, were seen locking lips at London’s Flute Bar on Friday night, signalling what insiders are calling the start of a “passionate romance.” According to reports, their connection only turned romantic towards the end of February, shortly after Olivia’s marriage came to an end.
An eyewitness revealed the pair spent around three and a half hours partying with friends, arriving at about 8:30pm and staying until midnight. The moment that sealed the speculation came around 10pm, when Pete and Olivia kissed in front of cheering friends. Olivia reportedly celebrated the moment with delight, screaming and punching the air.
A source close to the couple insisted the relationship began only after her split, saying their romance “only started in the last few weeks” and that “there was no overlap.” The insider added that Olivia’s friends are supportive of the new relationship, noting Pete has “put a smile back on her face” and been “a shoulder to cry on” during a difficult period.
Olivia ended her three-year marriage to footballer Bradley Dack in January, with claims the relationship broke down after he “breached her trust.” In the aftermath, she opened up emotionally, admitting she had been struggling deeply. She said she often found herself crying at night before returning to normal life each morning, adding that vulnerability did not come naturally to her, especially in the public eye.
Her candid reflections painted a picture of someone navigating heartbreak while trying to stay strong. She admitted she never expected to be living alone and described feeling “in over my depth,” but expressed hope that both she and Bradley could find happiness again, taking things “one day at a time.”
Meanwhile, Pete appears to have been a constant presence throughout her transition. The pair had already sparked speculation earlier this month when they were seen leaving a Manchester hotel together after a late-night pizza run. They were also spotted looking close at the BRIT Awards and during nights out in London following Olivia’s Garnier launch event.
Their chemistry had previously raised eyebrows during a trip to Ibiza last summer, when photos showed Pete with his hand resting on Olivia’s thigh as they relaxed on a yacht. At the time, Olivia acknowledged the images could upset her then-husband, admitting their marriage was “a work in progress.”
Now, with their latest public display of affection, it appears the pair have moved beyond friendship—marking a new chapter for both, especially as Olivia continues to rebuild after a highly emotional breakup.
