Strictly's Pete Wicks reveals sad reason for not settling down amid Maura Higgins romance rumours

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Pete Wicks, the former TOWIE heartthrob, has always been seen as a bit of a ladies' man, but he's now revealed why he hasn't settled down.

At 36, Pete's love life has been the subject of much speculation, with his name linked to numerous women, including Love Island's Maura Higgins and his Strictly Come Dancing pro partner Jowita Przystal.

But in a heartfelt chat with Olivia Attwood on his and Sam Thompson's podcast, Staying Relevant, Pete opened up about his difficulties in maintaining long-term relationships.

He admitted to Olivia: "I do feel like I'm now at a different stage of my life. I'm an older man now than when I was younger and a complete p***k." Despite Olivia pointing out that he's never struggled to find someone, Pete countered with: "It's keeping them!" Olivia probed further, suggesting that Pete's reluctance to let people in might be the reason for his single status, noting his preference for solitude, his dogs, and a beer, painting quite a poignant picture of his personal lif, reports the Mirror.