Maura Higgins' I'm a Celeb stint 'could deepen connection' with Pete Wicks as 'future revealed'

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Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks' time apart could be the deciding factor in whether they want to take their friendship to the next level, according to a relationship expert.The duo have been sparking rumours with their frequent appearances together, which has included an alleged smooch, but both have insisted they're not officially dating.

However, Jesper Jensen, a love guru at ExpertsEnAmour, thinks their weeks of no contact while she competes on I'm A Celebrity...

Get Me Out Of Here! might shake things up. "Time apart helps people figure out what they really want. If they genuinely value each other and prioritise regular communication, this separation could deepen their connection and clarify whether they're ready to make things official," he exclusively told Reach PLC. "Distance gives perspective and makes relationships stronger." Before her jungle adventure, the Love Island beauty declared she was single when quizzed about her relationship with Pete. "I mean, I've been on a date with many people," she confessed to The Mirror. "I'm not [dating].

Where have you heard that? I date but I'm very much single." The 33-year-old then expressed her frustration with the constant speculation about her love life, saying it's "is so boring".