Celebrity Big Brother bosses are reportedly eyeing up Pete Wicks for the upcoming season of the popular reality show. Pete, who gained fame on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!, wasn’t a campmate on the show last year but managed to attend all the parties and events associated with it. He was there every step of the way with his best mate Sam Thompson, who was crowned King of the Jungle. ITV executives took notice of Pete’s cheeky antics and straight-talking humor, and they are eager to book him for Celebrity Big Brother.
A source exclusively revealed to The Sun that ITV knew they struck gold with Sam in the jungle and are hoping lightning will strike twice with Pete. The network is aware of the fans’ love for Pete’s bromance with Sam and how they adored his support for his friend after his win. ITV is even hoping to make Sam and Pete the next Ant and Dec, which is why Pete going into the Celebrity Big Brother house is seen as the next step towards that goal. While contracts haven’t been signed yet, Pete is in advanced talks with the show’s bosses, indicating a positive outcome.
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Pete rose to fame during his time on Towie from 2015 to 2021 but decided to quit the show to avoid becoming the “Ian Beale of Towie,” referring to the long-standing EastEnders character. Some popular cast members criticized him for “disrespecting the show that made him.” However, Pete defended himself, stating that he never disrespected the show but did have a problem with certain cast members who enjoyed stirring up drama.
Pete and Sam became close friends after meeting on Celebs Go Dating in 2019. They now host the Staying Relevant podcast together, which has gained popularity since Sam’s I’m A Celebrity win. The good news keeps coming for the pair as they were recently announced as the hosts of the National Television Awards this year. They take over from previous hosts such as Roman Kemp, Greg James, and Sam’s friend Georgia Toffolo.
Sam expressed his excitement about the gig, calling it an absolute honor to be the official Red Carpet hosts for the NTAs. He also mentioned that there’s no one he’d rather do it with than his best friend Pete. Pete added that they had fought their way into boxes full of celebrities at the NTAs for the past decade and were now thrilled to be the official Red Carpet hosts.
In conclusion, Pete Wicks is reportedly in talks to join the upcoming season of Celebrity Big Brother after making a name for himself on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!. ITV executives are hoping to recreate the success of Sam Thompson in the jungle and see Pete as a potential fan favorite. Pete has already quit Towie to avoid being typecast and is now focused on his podcast with Sam and their hosting duties at the National Television Awards. It remains to be seen whether Pete will enter the Celebrity Big Brother house, but the prospects seem positive..
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