I’m A Celeb’s Maura Higgins FINALLY admits to dating Pete Wicks (well, sort of) as she makes rare comment about her love life and seeing someone famous before entering camp – but insists she’s NEVER been in love

I am A Celeb’s Maura Higgins seemingly confirmed to courting Strictly star Pete Wicks as she as she made a uncommon remark about her love life throughout Sunday’s present.

The Love Island star, 33, was seen kissing Strictly’s Pete, 36, a number of weeks in the past  after cooling his romantic liaison with companion Jowita Przystal, however since coming into the jungle has insisted she was single. 

When requested by Oti Mause wether or not she was single, Maura replied:  ‘I’m however I used to be seeing somebody earlier than I got here in however I am not in a relationship.’

Reverend Richard then requested: ‘Was it unique? Or if I’ve put you on the spot, sorry!’, to which she replied after a protracted pause: ‘I dunno’.

After being quizzed on if it was somebody the general public would possibly know she awnsered coyly: ‘Yeah’ earlier than admitted that she was lacking him since coming into camp. 

The Love Island star, 33, was seen kissing Strictly’s Pete, 36, a number of weeks in the past however since coming into the jungle has insisted she was single (pictured collectively in Might)

Pete is claimed to have put a cease to his romantic liaison with Jowita (pictured collectively on Strictly)  – as a result of he’s decided to win the guts of Maura. 

Maura admitted that she thought she had by no means been in love, Richard described searching for his late companion David in a crowd and feeling his coronary heart go, as Dean stated: ‘I do know that feeling.’

The Radio 1 DJ then requested about her present state of affairs: ‘Does it really feel completely different this time?’

Maura answered: ‘It does, however then is it as a result of we have identified one another for a very long time?’

Richard added: ‘You’d know if he was an a**gap or not, by now, because the stunner smiled to herself, and replied: ‘Yeah, he isn’t an a**gap.’

Regardless of his busy Strictly stint has confirmed that he nonetheless has Maura on his thoughts as he reposted Maura’s Instagram which is being run by her family and friends whereas she’s Down Underneath –and urging folks to vote for her.

He quipped: ‘I have been George of the Jungle however now its time to vote for Maura of the Jungle’. 

And Maura’s household have proven their help for Pete in return as additionally they shared a clip of him and Jowita on Strictly. 

Posting a candy video of the pair dancing beneath the glitterball, they penned within the Saturday night time submit: ‘waltzing into the quarter remaining like… identified em lifeless tony!!

When requested by Oti Mause wether or not she was single, Maura replied: ‘I’m however I used to be seeing somebody earlier than I got here in however I am not in a relationship’

Reverend Richard then requested: ‘Was it unique? Or if I’ve put you on the spot, sorry!’, to which she replied after a protracted pause: ‘I dunno’ 

‘Better of luck tonight @p_wicks01 we’re all supporting you.’

The submit comes as The Mail on Sunday revealed that Pete has put a cease to his romantic liaison with Jowita – as a result of he’s decided to win the guts of Maura.

Sources near Pete say he’s telling mates he’s fully smitten with the jungle star, 34, who he has been casually courting for the previous 5 months.

When he started Strictly and met Jowita, Maura gave up any hope of the connection persevering with. 

A good friend stated: ‘Earlier than Maura entered the jungle, Pete wished to make their relationship unique. 

‘However Maura, conscious of Pete’s popularity and his shut bond with Jowita, determined to gradual issues down. 

‘She gave him an ultimatum: both decide to her or let it go.So she went off a single girl. 

Pete has confirmed that he nonetheless has her on his thoughts as he reposted Maura’s Instagram which is being run by her family and friends whereas she’s Down Underneath – and urging folks to vote for her 

And Maura’s household have proven their help for Pete in return as additionally they shared a clip of him and Jowita on Strictly

‘Since then, Pete has gone all-in, overtly expressing his emotions to anybody who’ll pay attention.

Pete and Jowita have been competing on Strictly collectively since September, and in current weeks, sources had claimed they’ve been secretly seeing one another away from the present. 

 Insiders claimed ‘one thing has modified’ between the truth star and the skilled dancer in current weeks they usually have been secretly seeing one another away from the present.

Firstly of the collection, they had been stated to have ‘despatched tongues wagging’ between the solid and crew attributable to their scorching chemistry, with viewers even recognizing their shut connection.

‘The chemistry between them has been fairly clear for the reason that second they met however the previous couple of weeks one thing has modified they usually’ve began seeing one another away from the present,’ a supply instructed The Solar.

‘They’ve tried to maintain it low-key however they typically journey collectively somewhat than getting separate automobiles to completely different areas.

‘They usually’re so tactile backstage it has turn out to be fairly apparent one thing is occurring. Everyone seems to be speaking concerning the reality they appear nearer than ever.’

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE  

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs beneath her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Skilled dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is greatest identified for being knowledgeable dancer on the British tv collection Strictly Come Dancing, which she received in 2019 and 2020. 

DANNY JONES 

Danny Jones is without doubt one of the bookies’ favourites to win this yr’s I am A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR:  Danny is without doubt one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly. 

He’s additionally a coach on The Voice UK. 

BARRY MCGUIGAN 

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired skilled boxer

FAMOUS FOR:  Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. 

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who just lately joined the ITV household on Free Ladies

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star 

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is understood for her comedic commentary on tradition, way of life, and trend. She has over 3.6 million followers and just lately joined the Free Ladies panel. 

DEAN MCCULLOUGH 

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers within the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION:  Radio 1 DJ 

FAMOUS FOR:  Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I am A Celeb bosses, within the hope that he’ll ruffle feathers along with his outspoken views. 

Earlier this yr it was introduced Dean could be taking on the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Present, after beforehand fronting the afternoon slot.  

JANE MOORE  

Jane is greatest often known as a panellist and anchor of Free Ladies

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  Jane is greatest often known as a panellist and anchor of Free Ladies between 1999 and 2002. 

She returned as a daily panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the problem following her high-profile break up from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow. 

MELVIN ODOOM  

Melvin was beforehand courted by I am A Celeb bosses again in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was beforehand courted by I am A Celeb bosses again in 2021, however turned down the provide on the final minute.

He additionally had a primetime stint on Strictly again in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY 

Reviews declare that she has been provided the most important deal within the present’s historical past

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case in opposition to arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reviews declare that she has been provided the most important deal within the present’s historical past, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from final yr.

ALAN HALSALL  

Alan Halsall is greatest identified for his position as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Road

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Road actor Alan Halsall was compelled to withdraw from I am A Celeb final yr, after present process ACL Reconstruction surgical procedure.

Bosses have now satisfied the actor to enroll once more, and little question he’ll attract an enormous fanbase because of his long-running position as Tyrone Dobbs on the cleaning soap. 

TULISA  

Tulisa is making her profession comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz final yr

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Issue decide 

FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz final yr for a tour after first discovering fame with the band in 2007.

In 2011, she grew to become a decide on The X Issue and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Feminine Boss. 

She launched her fourth album with N-Dubz final yr.  

REVEREND RICHARD COLES

Richard is an English author, radio presenter and Church of England priest

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Author, broadcaster and priest

FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English author, radio presenter and Church of England priest. 

He first got here to prominence because the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville within the Eighties band the Communards.

 MAURA HIGGINS

Maura is greatest identified for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019

 AGE: 33

OCCUPATION: TV Character

FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish tv persona, tv presenter and mannequin. 

She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth collection of ITV2 actuality collection Love Island.