Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks appeared happier than ever as they enjoyed a sun-soaked getaway in St Tropez, putting on a loved-up display during a luxurious break in the south of France.
The couple, whose romance blossomed after Olivia’s split from husband Bradley Dack earlier this year, were spotted relaxing beside the pool at their lavish hotel before sharing a passionate kiss in the water.
Wearing a skimpy bikini, Olivia looked completely at ease as she cuddled up to the former TOWIE star, with the pair proving their relationship is still going strong despite recent speculation about their romance.
Their latest holiday comes just days after Olivia hinted that things between them had become more serious when she posted a picture showing Pete as the image on her phone’s lock screen.
The TV personality had recently sparked concern among fans after reposting a quote that read: “The fact that I still like men is proof that sexuality is not a choice.” However, she quickly dismissed suggestions that there was trouble in paradise.
Sharing a playful message on social media, Olivia wrote: “Not clearing up any rumours. If I didn’t do it, I still might.”
After the post triggered speculation, one curious fan asked for gossip on TikTok, prompting Olivia to respond with several laughing emojis, showing she wasn’t taking the rumours seriously.
Olivia and Pete were first linked romantically in March after they were seen kissing, following her split from footballer Bradley Dack in January. The breakdown of her marriage came shortly after Olivia publicly accused her former partner of being unfaithful on several occasions.
The pair have since become increasingly inseparable, with insiders describing their relationship as intimate and growing stronger.
Their romance had already raised eyebrows last summer when they were photographed looking cosy during a KISS Radio trip to Ibiza, with Pete resting his hand on Olivia’s thigh while they enjoyed time together on a yacht. At the time, Olivia admitted she understood why the images had upset Bradley.
Reflecting on the controversy, she previously said: “Me and Brad never pretend to have a perfect relationship, we have been up, down, left, backwards, and the last six months have been really challenging for us.”
She added: “My work and his work take precedence over everything, we have to navigate our relationship all the time.”
Speaking candidly, Olivia admitted: “I have fed up and done stuff, Brad has fed up. It’s really easy to pretend you’re perfect but no one is if you just dig a little deeper.”
Discussing photographs that showed Pete with his hand on her thigh, she explained: “I get why Brad didn’t like it… But if it was the other way around, of course I wouldn’t like it either.”
She also insisted: “People were like, ‘Oh my God, they’re getting a divorce because Pete hugged her’, but that’s not the case. Also, Pete is hugging me, I was just there!”
Meanwhile, the couple recently joked on their Sunday Roast podcast about being left off this year’s KISS Radio Ibiza trip.
Olivia teased: “Pete I can’t believe we haven’t actually addressed the elephant in the room… this year we haven’t been invited back to Ibiza Pete…”
Pete replied: “I’m disappointed to be honest with you. I don’t know if it was our performance last year or what we did but we have been put on the bench. We’ve been replaced actually.”
As Olivia cheekily quipped: “Yeah I can’t imagine why we weren’t invited…”
Now, with another romantic trip to St Tropez under their belts, the pair appear determined to enjoy their relationship away from the noise and continue writing a new chapter together.
