BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks had 'hardest time' after losing his 'best friend' nan

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Pete Wicks previously spoke about experiencing the 'hardest time of his life' following the death of his 'best friend'. Now, the podcast host is set to pay tribute to his beloved nan on Strictly Come Dancing.

It has been an emotional week of training for former The Only Way is Essex star Pete as he returns to the ballroom on Saturday night (November 8) alongside his professional dance partner Jowita Przystal.

The pair will be performing a couple's choice routine to The Best by Nicotine Dolls and during an episode of Strictly spin-off It Takes Two this year, Pete told how he hasn't been able to get through the routine without crying due to the personal meaning behind the routine and song choice. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans spot two 2025 contestants as they 'start petition' Pete told the BBC2's host Janette Manrara: "This is going to be a tough one for me.

Based on the fact I've not heard the song all the way through up until this week since my nan's funeral. "My nan was my best mate and we played this at her funeral because it was her favourite song.