Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks made a carefully timed return to work on Sunday, arriving separately at Bauer Media Studios just hours after explosive photos confirmed their friendship had turned into what insiders describe as a “passionate romance.”
The pair, who co-host their KISS FM Sunday Roast radio show, were reunited behind the scenes—but made a point of keeping a low profile following the public frenzy sparked by images of them kissing at London’s Flute Bar on Friday night.
The sighting marked a major turning point in their relationship, especially after months of both stars insisting they were “just friends.” Now, sources claim the romance quietly began at the end of February, shortly after Olivia’s split from her husband, footballer Bradley Dack.
Despite the growing storm, Olivia appeared determined to keep things light. Posting from a beauty shoot earlier that day, she joked to fans that she’d had a “nightmare” day, before adding with a hint of irony that she was “very shy” and “didn’t like a lot of attention.”
In a video clip, dressed in a striking leather outfit, she reassured followers: “Guys honestly I’m fine,” while subtly poking fun at the sudden media spotlight surrounding her personal life.
Pete, meanwhile, also arrived solo at the studio, avoiding any joint appearance that might fuel further speculation. Yet behind the scenes, the pair reportedly continued business as usual as they recorded their show together.
According to insiders, their connection has been building for weeks. One source revealed that the romance only began after Olivia’s marriage ended, insisting there was “no overlap,” and adding that Pete had been a steady source of support during her difficult breakup.
The insider explained that Olivia had been “in the depths of a really horrible break-up,” and that Pete had “put a smile back on her face,” becoming someone she could lean on during an emotionally turbulent time.
Witnesses at the Flute Bar described the moment their relationship went public, claiming the pair spent hours drinking with friends before sharing a kiss around 10pm—an act reportedly met with cheers from their group. Olivia was said to have screamed in delight and punched the air in celebration.
The romance, however, has not come entirely out of the blue. The pair had already raised eyebrows during a trip to Ibiza last summer, where they were seen getting close on a yacht, as well as during a string of nights out—including the BRIT Awards—where their chemistry was hard to ignore.
Their growing closeness also included a low-key hotel stay in Manchester earlier this month, where they attempted to go unnoticed after a late-night pizza run—another moment that, in hindsight, hinted at something more.
Olivia’s split from Bradley in January followed three years of marriage, with reports suggesting the relationship ended after he “breached her trust.” In the weeks since, she has been open about the emotional toll, admitting she would cry herself to sleep before carrying on with work as normal the next day.
“I keep opening Instagram to post but I don’t know what to say or do,” she shared candidly, adding that vulnerability “feels very much like bleeding in shark infested waters.”
Now, with her new relationship thrust into the spotlight, Olivia appears to be navigating both personal healing and public scrutiny at the same time—one headline at a time.
