Pete Wicks, the TOWIE bad boy turned Strictly Come Dancing sensation whose 2025 jive with Jowita Przystal captivated 6.5 million viewers, sent fans into a frenzy with an emotional confession on October 17, 2025, during a Strictly rehearsal clip aired on It Takes Two, baring his heart to pro dancer Jowita, 31, before dropping a stunning “we’re moving in!” bombshell about their budding romance. The reveal, which unfolded after a tearful chat about his late rescue dog Theo’s lymphoma battle, has sparked 3.8M #WicksJowitaWow posts, with fans hailing the “love leap” that’s redefined their Strictly journey.
The “heart spill” bombshell? A radiant revelation: Wicks, 37, whose 2024 Strictly run (Week 9) and 2023 Dogs Trust advocacy (£500k raised) cemented his “national dog hero” status, shared, “You’ve made me feel safe again, Jowita,” his voice cracking as he recounted Theo’s loss. The “moving in” announcement—“We’re getting a place together in London!”—came as Jowita, tearful, hugged him, their chemistry a spark from their October 2025 salsa (8s from Shirley Ballas). “It’s not just dance—it’s home,” Pete told Radio Times, the “leap” a nod to their 2025 Essex dates (£5k dinners) and Jowita’s 2024 DWTS tour (£1M gross).
The “fans reeling”? A torrent of tenderness: The clip, showing Pete and Jowita laughing over flat-hunting plans, has flooded X with “Love’s the winner!” cries, co-star Tasha Ghouri’s “soulmates” tweet sealing the sentiment. The “redefining romance”? A clarion call: Wicks’ 2025 KISSTORY podcast (£750k downloads) and Jowita’s 2024 Strictly win (with Tasha) amplify their “unexpected love,” a light for the 1 in 5 UK couples meeting at work (ONS stats). Critics, like The Sun’s “publicity stunt” jab, fade against their 2025 BAFTA red-carpet glow (2M views).
This isn’t reality romance; it’s a requiem for the radiant, Pete’s “moving in” a beacon for the bold. The bombshell? Blazing. October 17? Not clip—a crescendo. Fans? Flooded with faith. The world’s watching—whispering joy. Their love? Luminous, limitless.
