Pete Wicks and Jowita Pryzstal continued to fuel romance rumours as they were spotted looking close in London on Thursday. The former TOWIE star, 36, has kept fans guessing over his love life in recent weeks, having been linked to both his Strictly partner, 30, and Maura Higgins, 34.

A Flirty Comment Sparks Rumours

Pete left Maura a flirty comment on her Instagram page over the weekend as she endured a tough Bushtucker Trial on I’m A Celebrity. However, it seems that Pete’s attention may have shifted to his Strictly partner, Jowita. As the pair left an office in London, they put on a tactile display, with Pete resting a protective hand on Jowita’s shoulder as they crossed the road.

A Tense Moment Captured on Camera

Pete, who rocked a black beanie and carried a Louis Vuitton holdall, looked somewhat downcast as he puffed on a cigarette, while Jowita gazed at her phone. The tense moment was captured on camera, sparking further speculation about the nature of their relationship.

Death Threats and Trolling

Earlier this week, Pete revealed that he has been on the receiving end of nasty death threats during his time on Strictly. He told Jowita on his Staying Relevant podcast that he had been the subject of trolling and even death threats, confessing: ‘Since Strictly, there have been some real crackers. Someone actually wished death upon me on the dance floor the other day.’

Strictly Controversy

Strictly fans were shocked by Sunday’s dance-off as they questioned why Pete and Jowita weren’t in the bottom two. Even the duo looked shocked as they sailed through to the quarterfinals for Musicals week. The TOWIE star and his partner finished bottom of the leaderboard on Saturday night, but made it through on the public vote.

A Romantic Connection?

Their closeness was also noticed by fans, with Jowita clinging onto Pete’s arm after they were saved by the public. The clip was posted to Instagram by Maura’s friends and family, who are running her account while she’s in the jungle. The funny clip saw Maura in a viral video from Love Island, where she overhears Tom Walker making a suggestive comment before they went into the hideaway.

Maura’s Denial

Maura insisted she was still single as she prepared to make her I’m A Celebrity debut after they were pictured kissing on several occasions. When asked if she is in a relationship with Pete, Maura said: ‘I’m not. I’ve been on dates with many people. I mean, I date, but I’m very much single. Everyone goes on dates.’