Strictly's Pete Wicks details brutal incident behind his scar after confronting bully

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Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks has got candid his troubled past and why personal anger issues often resulted in fights during his teenage years.Recalling a specific incident from his time working at a hotel, the 36-year-old said he still has a scar above his eyebrow from being struck with a plank of wood.The incident occurred when Pete says he confronted a bully who was mistreating someone he knew. "I knew I was testing him in front of people, and it was a show of dominance," he wrote."I never wanted to be f*****g fronted.

I can't remember exactly what happened next, but I know I punched him and then he smashed a piece of wood across my forehead (who knows where he got it from). "I won't tell you what I did back, but let's just say it wasn't a good night all in.

I still have a scar above my eyebrow from that f*****g plank of wood," reports Wales Online. Pete explained why he found himself in such "stupid f*****g situations", adding: "But if you relate to being an angry person, then you'll know that there's a rush that's difficult to explain."Despite not being academically inclined and frequently skipping school, Pete managed to secure well-paid jobs due to having "the gift of the gab".As he began earning more, he enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle and even bought a house for his beloved nan, who passed away in 2021.After many years working in the city, he was then approached by The Only Way Is Essex's James Lock, aka Lockie, to make a guest appearance in one episode in 2015.His performance caught the attention of the producers and he soon became one of the main stars of the show.In 2021, he decided to step back from the reality series to concentrate on other work commitments including his popular podcast Staying Relevant,