Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks has stunned his followers by declaring he's taking a step back from the small screen.Best known for his roles on Towie and Celebs Go Dating, the 35-year-old reality TV veteran has expressed a wish to retreat from the spotlight to make room for new talent.
Although he's bowing out of television, Pete teased that he might consider returning for a special project if it involved his close pal Sam Thompson.
For the moment, however, Pete continues to dazzle audiences on Strictly's dance floor.Speaking frankly to The Sun, Pete said: "I won't be going back on Celebs Go Dating any time soon put it that way.
I am banned from dating shows. At my ripe old age I am just going to settle for dying alone. You hear of single women and their cats.
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