Pete Wicks has been a staple of British TV since he rode in on his motorcycle for his The Only Way Is Essex debut in 2015. Girls, mums and even nans have a soft spot for the likeable and rugged 36-year-old, but no one adores him more than his best friend, Sam Thompson, whom he met while filming Celebs Go Dating in 2018.
Six years on they have their own popular podcast (and tour), Staying Relevant, regularly host red-carpet events and their latest project sees them riding around Colorado, USA completing challenges, in collaboration with Coors Beer.
Now, Pete, who is rumoured to be strutting his stuff in sequins on the next series of Strictly Come Dancing, opens up to OK!
about his friendship with Sam, his own TV show and his role in Vicky Pattison ’s wedding… Hey Pete! You and Sam are quite the dynamic duo.
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