Pete Wicks reveals 'horrific' reason behind his 'swollen face' during ITV I'm A Celebrity final

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.

Pete Wicks has been forced to shut down rumours that he slept with multiple women during his trip to Australia as he flew out to support pal Sam Thompson who was crowned this year's I'm A Celebrity's King of the Jungle.

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.

Sam Thompson's sister couldn't help but make a post-jungle observation about her younger brother as they spent family time together after his I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here win.

One of the strongest bonds to be formed in the I’m A Celeb jungle looks set to continue in the real world. King of the jungle Sam Thompson has built the foundations of a long lasting relationship with runner-up Tony Bellew after he shared a sweet moments with fans.

Sam Thompson may have been crowned the winner of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, but his best mate Pete Wicks is cashing in on his success – without even stepping foot in the jungle. Even though fewer people watched this season, it seems that Sam has gained a lot of new fans.

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.

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!

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!.

The 23rd series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here came to an end on Sunday (Dec 10) as Sam Thompson was crowned King of the Jungle. The former Made In Chelsea star won the public's hearts after spending three weeks Down Under with his fellow celebrity campmates.

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.

Nigel Farage's dreams of being crowned King of the Jungle on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! are looking shaky.The outspoken campmate was hoping to win against all odds, but it seems like viewers might not choose him as their champion among the final three. Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson is the top pick, according to Ladbrokes, who have him as the favourite at 4/11 to win.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here viewers reacted in their droves as Sam Thompson was crowned King of the Jungle. The former Made In Chelsea star was favourite to be crowned this year's winner and he was during Sunday night's (December 10) grand final of the ITV reality show.