We have a new kid on the reality TV block. Pete Wicks has caught the eye of many ever since his debut in a popular reality series. Especially The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) season 15. Renowned for his tattoos, charming demeanor and passionately turbulent relationships, Wicks has created quite the mark on reality TV shores. His name is Jaysteel, get his full bio, including relationship status and net worth here.
Early Life and Real Name
Pete Wicks was born on 1st November 1988, in Harlow, Essex, England. Peter James Wicks is born to name. Pete was working in the business world before making a name for himself on television. Before reality TV, he was an entrepreneur and property developer a combination that helped bring him to the attention of reality show producers.
Claim to Fame: TOWIE and Reality TV Career
Pete Wicks hit headlines in 2015 when he joined The Only Way is Essex. Which follows the lives of a group of people living in and around their hometown of Essex. His wild good looks, long hair and unique tattoos quickly made him one of the program’s most notorious characters. What set him apart was his confidence and fearless approach to life. But also his tumultuous relationships on the show leading to lots of drama and speculation.
Pete has also entered VERY high-profile relationships with TOWIE. The year 2018 saw him in Celebs Go Dating and then, showing what a risk taker he was. Joining the cast of Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls therein 2019. His dynamic personality and his ability to face challenges have made him a star on reality TV.
Pete Wicks Boyfriend & History
Pete Wicks’ romantic endeavors have often played out in public. He’s dated several high-profile women, with many of the breakups having played out in front of the cameras. His dramatic relationship with fellow TOWIE cast member Megan McKenna was one of the biggest. Although the couple have been dating since 2016, their relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs with public bust-ups and rumored cheating. In the end, they decided to part ways in 2017.
Wicks also enjoyed a brief romance with TOWIE co-star Shelby Tribble, though it quickly imploded as well due to numerous reasons. Pete later signed up for Celebs Go Dating in the hope of finding love away from the Essex circle and was linked to various women during his time on the program.
Fans loved his friendship with another reality TV star Sam Thompson which began when the pair appeared together on Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion. While rumors about them not getting along are there in the rumors, the two became really good friends, and Pete has jokingly said on many occasions that Sam is one of his most stable “relationships.”
And in other more recent news, Pete Wicks has been rumored to be dating fellow TOWIE cast member Ella Rae Wise. Although neither of them has yet to confirm a romantic relationship.
Latest News
Pete Wicks is still very popular in reality TV land, and fans are interested in his love life. There were reports in 2023 that Wicks was leaving TOWIE following nearly eight years on the show. Pete is said to be considering other opportunities outside of the show, with reports suggesting he could return to business or presenting roles.
In addition to the reality TV gig, Pete is a regular on social media providing small windows into his world — family life and love of fitness and animals (especially canines). Wicks is also an animal rights campaigner and he has supported numerous charity campaigns that are directly involved with rescuing animals. His social media following is still strong and he interacts with his many fans regularly.
Pete Wicks’ Net Worth
In 2024, Pete Wicks Net Worth: £1 Million. Most of his fortune arises through his stint in reality TV as well as brand endorsements and multiple business endeavors. Pete has been working with fashion and grooming lines for years – crap again to the bank. His social media following, on platforms like Instagram has also helped him to earn money by endorsing brands and partnerships.
Conclusion
Since appearing on reality TV, Pete Wicks has had plenty of ups and downs in his personal life but also a successful career. From his turbulent love life to forays into other careers, Pete remains a fixture on the UK showbiz scene. Proof by his musings over leaving TOWIE in 2023 that he is turning the page on one chapter of his life as fans watch a new one with every step. Given his significant net worth and the large, loyal fan base that he has amassed in the years since first appearing on TOWIE, there quite simply seems no way of Pete Wicks fading into obscurity any time soon.
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