Love Island's Zara McDermott blazed a trail as the first reality TV star to grace the Strictly Come Dancing stage last year, and now it seems one of her mates is hot on her heels.Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks, 36, is rumoured to be lacing up his dancing shoes for the BBC hit show later this year.
It's buzzing through the grapevine that the Essex charmer has inked a deal to join the 2024 lineup of the much-discussed dance contest.No stranger to the glitz of the Strictly set, Pete was often spotted in the audience supporting Zara alongside her beau Sam Thompson, as she twirled across the floor with pro dancer Graziano Di Prima.
The Celebs Go Dating alum even snagged a snapshot with Graziano, after fans quipped about their striking resemblance. Yet, despite his connections with the Strictly squad, Pete's purported leap onto the dance floor might raise eyebrows, especially given Zara's candid revelations about her challenging and sometimes "incredibly distressing" stint on the show.
With the whispers of Pete's participation stirring excitement, the Mirror is delving into the tight-knit bond between Pete and Zara.The trio of Zara, Sam, and Pete have often joked about being a threesome, with Pete playing third wheel.
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