Olivia Attwood admits Pete Wicks has 'gone soft' as she finally speaks out over budding romance rumours21:21, 14 Jul 2026Olivia Attwood has revealed that rumoured boyfriend Pete Wicks has “gone soft” during their budding romance.‌The Love Island favourite, 35, has been linked to the TOWIE star since March, with speculation that their close friendship had blossomed into something more.‌While the pair have yet to address the claims publicly, they have been spotted kissing on various occasions, amid a “summer of love”.‌During the latest episode of Pete’s Staying Relevant podcast, the 37-year-old was absent due to a holiday, leaving co-host Sam Thompson to interview their guests - Scott, Adam and Ryan Thomas - solo.Ryan dropped a bombshell, revealing that he had asked Olivia for “gossip” on the presenter beforehand, and she couldn’t help giving the gang an insight into their relationship.‌“I asked my friend if she had any gossip for me because I'm going on Staying Relevant,” the Coronation Street actor confessed. “This friend of mine, you might know her, she's called Olivia Attwood.”“I said, ‘Yes Liv, me and the boys are doing Staying Relevant today, got anything on Pete we can talk about?’“She went, ‘Hi honey, what are you thinking? He sent me a hundred red roses to my set in Ibiza, because he's gone soft.’”‌That wasn’t all, as Olivia also offered up a TMI fact about her beau, adding: “He won’t go for a poo in the hotel room because he thinks I’m going to take a picture of him - so he takes a s**t in the lobby instead.“He’s such a niche guy, very complex.”‌The pair have known each other for nearly a decade, having met at the Specsavers Awards in London in 2017. However, they grew closer following Olivia’s split from husband Bradley Dack at the beginning of the year.An insider has claimed that their bond has gone from strength to strength, and they could even set up a home together soon.“Olivia is completely smitten with Pete and she really wants everyone to see it,” the source said.Article continues below“They’ve got sexual chemistry and can’t keep their hands off each other. Pete is definitely helping her heal her heartbreak.”“Olivia and Pete are having a summer of love,” they added. “People never thought this relationship would work out, but it’s the real thing. Olivia wants it to be very public and to be seen. She’s never felt happier.”Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .