I'm A Celeb's Maura Higgins FINALLY admits to dating Pete Wicks (well, sort of) as she makes rare...

Maura Higgins from I'm A Celeb appeared to confirm her relationship with Strictly star Pete Wicks when she briefly spoke about her romantic life during Sunday’s episode.

The 33-year-old Love Island contestant was spotted sharing a kiss with 36-year-old Pete from Strictly a few weeks back, shortly after he ended his relationship with Jowita Przystal. However, since arriving in the jungle, she has claimed that she is single.

When Oti Mause asked Maura if she was single, she responded: "I am, but I was involved with someone before I entered the show, so I'm not actually in a relationship."

Reverend Richard then inquired, "Was it a private affair? If I'm putting you in a tough position, I apologize!" After a lengthy silence, she responded with, "I’m not sure."

When asked if it was someone the public might recognize, she playfully replied, "Yeah," and then confessed that she had been missing him since arriving at the camp.

Maura Higgins from I'm A Celeb appeared to validate rumors about her romance with Strictly star Pete Wicks by sharing an unusual glimpse into her personal life during Sunday’s episode.

The 33-year-old Love Island contestant was spotted sharing a kiss with 36-year-old Pete from Strictly a few weeks back. However, since her arrival in the jungle, she has claimed that she is single (they are seen together in a photo from May).

It's reported that Pete has ended his relationship with Jowita (seen together on Strictly) because he's focused on winning Maura's affection.

Maura confessed that she believed she had never truly experienced love. Meanwhile, Richard shared how he would search for his deceased partner, David, in a busy crowd, feeling a tug at his heart. Dean responded with, "I can relate to that feeling."

The Radio 1 DJ inquired about her present circumstances, asking, "Is this experience feeling different for you now?"

Maura replied, "It does, but is that because we've known each other for such a long time?"

Richard commented, "By now, you'd be able to tell if he was a jerk," as she smiled to herself and answered, "Yeah, he's definitely not a jerk."

Even though he has a hectic schedule on Strictly, he's clearly thinking about Maura. He shared a post from her Instagram account, which is managed by her friends and family while she's in Australia, encouraging everyone to vote for her.

He joked, "I've played the role of George of the Jungle, but now it's time to cast your vote for Maura of the Jungle."

Maura's family has expressed their backing for Pete by sharing a video featuring him and Jowita on Strictly.

They shared an adorable video of the duo dancing under the disco ball, and in their Saturday night update, they wrote: "Gliding into the quarter-finals like... you know it, Tony!"

When Oti Mause asked Maura if she was single, she responded, "I am, but I was seeing someone before entering. However, I'm not currently in a relationship."

Reverend Richard then inquired, "Was it something private? If I'm putting you in a tough position, I apologize!" After a moment of silence, she answered, "I’m not sure."

"Wishing you the best of luck tonight, @p_wicks01! We're all cheering you on!"

The article follows a report from The Mail on Sunday, which disclosed that Pete has ended his relationship with Jowita. He is fully focused on winning over Maura instead.

Insiders reveal that Pete is sharing with his friends that he has fallen head over heels for the 34-year-old star from the jungle, with whom he has been dating casually for the last five months.

When he started on Strictly and met Jowita, Maura lost all hope that their relationship would last.

A friend mentioned that prior to Maura heading into the jungle, Pete was eager to make their relationship official and exclusive.

However, Maura, knowing about Pete's reputation and his strong connection with Jowita, chose to take her time and not rush things.

She presented him with a choice: either fully dedicate himself to their relationship or move on. As a result, she left as an independent woman.

Pete has demonstrated that he hasn't forgotten about her by sharing Maura's Instagram account, which is currently managed by her friends and family while she’s in Australia. He is also encouraging people to support her by voting.

Maura's family has expressed their support for Pete by sharing a video of him and Jowita from Strictly.

Since that time, Pete has fully committed, sharing his emotions with anyone willing to hear.

Since September, Pete and Jowita have been partners on Strictly, and in the last few weeks, there have been reports suggesting that they have been discreetly meeting outside of the show.

Sources have reported that there has been a shift in the relationship between the reality television star and the professional dancer in the past few weeks, suggesting that they have been meeting privately outside of the show.

In the early episodes of the series, it was reported that their strong chemistry had everyone talking among the cast and crew. Fans also noticed the undeniable bond between them.

According to a source who spoke with The Sun, "It's been obvious from the start that there was a strong connection between them, but recently, things have shifted, and they've begun spending time together outside of the show."

They’ve made an effort to stay under the radar, but they frequently go on trips together instead of taking separate cars to various destinations.

Behind the scenes, the atmosphere is quite palpable, making it clear that something significant is happening. There's a lot of chatter among everyone about how it appears they have grown more connected than ever before.

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Oti Mabuse has already won two glittering trophies from Strictly.

NOTED FOR: Oti gained widespread recognition as a professional dancer on the UK TV show Strictly Come Dancing, where she achieved victory in both 2019 and 2020.

Danny Jones is among the top choices for bookmakers to emerge victorious in this year's edition of I'm A Celebrity.

WELL-KNOWN FOR: Danny is a primary singer and the main guitarist of the pop-rock group McFly.

He also serves as a coach on The Voice UK.

Former professional boxer Barry McGuigan is set to enter the jungle.

Known for: Barry earned the nickname "The Clones Cyclone" and was the holder of the WBA and lineal featherweight championships between 1985 and 1986.

GK Barry is a popular TikTok personality who has recently become part of the ITV team on the show Loose Women.

KNOWN FOR: Grace is recognized for her funny insights on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. With more than 3.6 million followers, she has recently become a member of the Loose Women panel.

ITV executives are looking forward to Dean McCullough stirring things up in the camp.

WELL-KNOWN FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been recruited by the producers of I'm A Celebrity with the expectation that his candid opinions will stir things up.

At the beginning of this year, it was revealed that Dean would be stepping into the role of host for the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, having previously hosted the afternoon segment.

Jane is most recognized for her role as a panelist and host on the show Loose Women.

NOTABLE FOR: Jane is widely recognized for her role as a panellist and host on the show Loose Women from 1999 to 2002.

She came back to join the panel as a regular member starting in 2013.

Jane embraces the challenge after her widely publicized breakup with her husband of two decades, Showbiz agent Gary Farrow.

Back in 2021, the producers of I'm A Celeb showed interest in Melvin.

PROFESSION: DJ and television host

KNOWN FOR: His contributions to radio. In 2021, Melvin was approached by the producers of I'm A Celebrity, but he ultimately declined their invitation right before it was finalized.

He also took part in a primetime slot on Strictly in 2016.

According to reports, she has received the largest contract in the history of the show.

KNOWN FOR: The high-profile Wagatha Christie lawsuit against her longtime adversary Rebekah Vardy.

According to reports, she has received an unprecedented contract that surpasses Nigel Farage's £1.5 million deal from the previous year, making it the largest in the show's history.

Alan Halsall is most recognized for playing the character Tyrone Dobbs in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street.

NOTABLE FOR: Alan Halsall, known for his role on Coronation Street, had to leave I'm A Celeb last year due to surgery for an ACL reconstruction.

The producers have managed to persuade the actor to return, and it's clear that his popularity, stemming from his lengthy portrayal of Tyrone Dobbs on the soap opera, will attract a significant number of fans.

Tulisa is reviving her career following her reunion with N-Dubz last year.

JOB TITLE: Vocalist and former judge on The X Factor

NOTED FOR: Tulisa got back together with N-Dubz last year for a tour, having originally risen to prominence with the group in 2007.

In 2011, she joined the panel of judges on The X Factor and soon released her first solo album, titled The Female Boss.

Last year, she launched her fourth album with N-Dubz.

Richard is an English author, radio host, and clergyman in the Church of England.

PROFESSION: Author, radio host, and clergy member

WELL-KNOWN FOR: Richard is an English author, radio host, and a clergy member of the Church of England.

He gained recognition as the versatile musician who collaborated with Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s group the Communards.

Maura gained fame for her appearance on Love Island UK in 2019.

KNOWN FOR: Maura is a well-known figure in the Irish media, recognized as a television host and model.

She gained fame in 2019 as a finalist on the fifth season of ITV2's reality show, Love Island.