Pete Wicks angrily hits out as 'ridiculous' Zara McDermott affair rumours

Zara McDermott has left fans guessing if she's engaged to Sam Thompson after sharing a cosy snap with him. The Love Island star has been spending quality time with Sam, who recently returned from the I'm A Celebrity jungle as King of the Jungle. Although Zara couldn't be there to meet him on the iconic bridge, TOWIE star Pete Wicks stepped in.

Reality star Pete Wicks has said he is spending Christmas Day on his own and admitted that he finds the festive day "heavy". He revealed he is super happy to be with just his dogs and watching Only Fools And Horses all day.The TOWIE star, who travelled to Australia to wait for his best friend Sam Thompson to finish I'm A Celebrity, says he's not a Scrooge but loves it this way. Explaining how he doesn't mind Christmas, but finds it a "heavy day", Pete told The Mirror: "I'm so glad I've been away and missed most of the build up to Christmas.The day itself is fine, but the build up before and the month after is awful.Too much before, and after it you just feel a little blue.

Pete Wicks has shared that he was left feeling rather jealous as his best pal Sam Thompson made a number of new friends during his time in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle. While in the jungle, Sam formed 'bromances' with JLS star Marvin Humes and former boxer Tony Bellew, something Pete says left him feeling jealous.

Danielle Harold has set the record straight about her rumoured romance with Pete Wicks after the pair appeared to be getting cosy at the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! wrap party. Former TOWIE star Pete had jetted out to Australia to support his best pal Sam Thompson, who was ultimately crowned King of the Jungle, but found himself entangled in a number of romance rumours - including with former EastEnders actress Danielle.

Zara McDermott has said she is ready for a "chilled" Christmas after undergoing a mystery medical procedure, which saw her spend time in hospital. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 27, who has been busy celebrating her birthday, took to her Instagram Stories to reveal she underwent a "little procedure" on Monday, 18 December.

Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks has broken his silence after he was linked with partners of I'm A Celebrity... Get me Out Of Here! stars while he was enjoying his time down under. Pete, who jetted off to Australia to support his bestie Sam Thompson, was spotted getting cosy with EastEnders star Danielle Harold, as well as enjoying a night out with Nick Pickard's girlfriend Sarah Corrin.

If anyone has achieved their goals in 2023, it’s power couple Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott. Zara, 26, wowed viewers when she showed off her dance moves on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, while 31-year-old Sam was crowned King of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Now, the pair, whose love life originally played out on screen during reality show Made In Chelsea, hope to make the most of their joint star power – and a source exclusively reveals to OK! that includes exciting opportunities across the pond.

Zara McDermott has been treated to a lavish birthday celebration after her boyfriend Sam Thompson returned to the UK following his I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! win.Taking to her Instagram Story, the former Love Island star, 27, shared that Sam, 31, had gifted her a lavish Bottega Veneta bag, which costs between £1,880 and £5,550.

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! winner Sam Thompson and girlfriend Zara McDermott had an emotional reunion at the airport after he touched down from Australia. Zara, 26, was there to greet Sam, 31, at London's Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, 13 December after several weeks apart and they packed on the PDA - hugging and kissing. Proud girlfriend Zara even brought along balloons to greet her boyfriend, who became tearful as they reunited after his jungle win.

Sam Thompson was spotted grinning from ear to ear as he flew home from Australia after being crowned the King of the Jungle on this year's I'm A Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here! series.

Strictly star Zara McDermott is rumoured to be in a secret feud with boyfriend Sam Thompson's fellow I'm a Celebrity campmates after the 26-year-old snubbed all of them bar one on social media.

Sam Thompson has finally been reunited with his girlfriend Zara McDermott after securing the jungle crown in this year's I'm A Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here!

Pete Wicks first joined the cast of The Only Way Is Essex in 2015, finding himself at the centre of a lot of drama over the years - often involving women. Much of Pete's eventful love life has played out on-screen, most notably his tumultuous relationship with former TOWIE co-star Megan McKenna, 31.The 35 year old also enjoyed romances with fellow TOWIE stars Shelby Tribble, 31, Chloe Sims, 42, and Jess Wright, 38. It seems that Pete has always been rather unlucky in love, as his best friend and Staying Relevant podcast co-host Sam Thompson previously spilled the tea on Pete's first ever girlfriend, saying: "His first girlfriend turned out to be an escort and he didn't know." Here's a look inside Pete's dating history...

I'm A Celebrity 2023 winner Sam Thompson led his fellow camp stars and their loved ones at Brisbane Airport, ready to jet back to the UK just in time for Christmas. Former Made in Chelsea star Sam, 31, who was crowned King of the Jungle on 10 December, was joined at the airport by his best pal Pete Wicks, 35, who flew out to Australia to support him. JLS star Marvin Humes, 38, who was close to Sam in the jungle, dressed casually alongside his wife, Rochelle Humes, 34, as they laughed and joked alongside Pete and Sam.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Danielle Harold was spotted with her suitcases packed as she said goodbye to life Down Under and headed back to the UK, just days after cosying up to TOWIE star Pete Wicks. The former EastEnders actress took part in the latest series of the hit jungle show which saw Made in Chelsea's Sam Thompson crowned as the 2023 winner.

Pete Wicks and Danielle Harold make a 'beautiful couple', according to a body language expert, amid rumours of a fledgling romance.The pair have been seen being very affectionate with each other at The JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort and Spa hotel in Australia, which plays host to evicted campmates and their families during the airing of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.

Pete Wicks has revealed the real reason behind his 'swollen face' during the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! final. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 35, was at the final of the ITV show on Sunday, 10 December in Australia supporting best friend Sam Thompson, 31, who was crowned King of the Jungle in emotional scenes. Pete met Sam on the iconic I'm A Celeb bridge with the pair sharing a sweet reunion and posing for photographs together.

Zara McDermott hosted the ultimate viewing party as her boyfriend Sam Thompson was crowned King of the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! jungle. Made In Chelsea star Sam became hugely popular throughout his time on the show, leading him to beat boxer Tony Bellew, who finished in second place, while former politician Nigel Farage came third.

Sam Thompson stole the hearts of the nation with his bubbly personality and energetic character during his time on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! earning himself a well-deserved place in the final. The former Made in Chelsea star, 31 is joined by Nigel Farage and Tony Bellew as the three remaining campmates, with one of them being crowned queen or king of the jungle.

Pete Wicks is probably one of the most memorable faces from the reality series, The Only Way is Essex.The 35 year old first joined the star studded show back in 2015 for its 15th series, and became a regular cast member for seven years, before calling it a day in 2022. During his time on TOWIE, Pete appeared on a slew of other reality shows, including Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity MasterChef, Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls and The Celebrity Circle. Pete also starred in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2022 but had to leave early due to an injury.