Strictly Come Dancing sensations Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal left viewers on the edge of their seats as they 'nearly kissed' amidst their sizzling rumba performance.
The duo delivered a highly charged routine to the iconic Oasis track "Don't Look Back In Anger" during the fifth week of live shows, with TOWIE heartthrob Pete causing a stir as he glided across the dance floor with his professional partner. Despite not being a fan of the rumba and only scoring a modest 22 points, Pete's efforts didn't fully impress the judges.
Fans flocked to social media to express their thrill at the pair's tantalising performance, with many suggesting that Pete and Jowita must be more than just dance partners. One fan questioned, "Is anyone else seeing what I'm seeing with Jowita and Pete? ".
Echoing the sentiment, another viewer remarked, "I see a lot of chemistry between Pete and Jowita other than just dance partners #Strictly #strictlycomedancing."
A third chimed in, "That was seriously steamy from Pete and Jowita. I really thought they were going to kiss too.", reports the Mirror.
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Further fuelling romance rumours, another comment read: "Feel like I'm interrupting something watching Pete and Jowita's rumba."
Meanwhile, a fifth fan gushed, "Methinks Pete and Jovita are having far too much fun with that Rumba tonight! ! ! Have they both just got out of the shower? ? ? ".
The couple dazzled on Strictly Come Dancing, making history with an Oasis number on BBC One. Their performance featured intimate face-to-face moments and daring lifts.
Judge Craig Revel Horwood didn't hold back, branding the lifts "totally illegal" and suggesting they could lead to "disqualification" in a competition setting, yet he commended Wicks for the effort put into the routine.
Pete's romantic escapades have been the subject of intense speculation, with recent rumours linking him to Love Island star Maura Higgins and dancer Jowita. The gossip mill went into overdrive as fans speculated about his turbulent love life.
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In a scene that set tongues wagging, Maura was seen sharing a kiss with Pete outside the Broadwick Soho Hotel in August, fuelling speculation that the pair were an item, though both have kept mum on their relationship status. Olivia Attwood, Pete's friend from Essex, probed for details on her podcast, So Wrong It's Right.
Olivia pressed him about his love life, particularly regarding Maura Higgins. Pete responded: "Me and Maura have known each other for a long time."
When Olivia mentioned a kiss, insisting "You've had a kiss, we've seen it! " Pete firmly refuted any romantic involvement, asserting: "No, you haven't seen it."
Olivia broached the topic of Jowita, asking pointedly: "We've seen a picture of it. Next thing I need to know, are you and your dance partner romantically involved? " Pete couldn't help but erupt into laughter before exclaiming: "My God! ".
