Pete Wicks has reportedly pulled out of filming TOWIE in the Dominican Republic special after the death of his nan Doreen, whom the star was really close to.The 33 year old Essex-born reality TV star had been included in the ITVBe show's instalments in the Caribbean country, but according to his ex-girlfriend Ella Wise, opted to take some time off work instead.
Pete has reportedly been devastated by the loss of his beloved grandmother.The star shared the news with a black and white snap of him holding her hand in her hospital bed on Instagram, which also showed he had Doreen's name tattooed on his hand.
Ella, who is filming with the rest of the cast, revealed she had checked in with Pet to see how he was doing with the heartbreaking news.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. "I messaged him and wished him my love," Ella told The Sun. "I think he is doing ok." Confirming that Pete couldn't have travelled over to the Dominican Republic given the timing, Ella added: "It would have been hard for him to be here." OK!
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