Intimate Corridor Moment Sparks Romance Rumors Between Jowita Przystal and Pete Wicks

London — A year after their high-energy partnership on Strictly Come Dancing, Jowita Przystal and Pete Wicks drew renewed attention for a publicly affectionate moment during a live show in London. The pair shared three kisses on stage during a performance at the O2 Arena Friday night as Wicks hosted a live episode of Staying Relevant, prompting renewed speculation about a romantic link beyond their professional partnership.

The moment, described by attendees as charged, came as the duo delivered a routine that underscored the chemistry that carried them deep into last season’s Strictly Come Dancing competition. Przystal wore a light-blue halter-neck dress that showcased her midriff, while Wicks appeared immersed in the moment, with a close, lingering exchange that left some audience members buzzing about a possible real-world pairing. The performance drew a sizeable crowd at the 20,000-seat Greenwich venue and reignited conversations about whether their onstage spark extends beyond the show.

The latest display sits against a broader timeline. Observers point to a September last year moment at the National Television Awards, when the pair appeared together before their Strictly pairing had even been announced. At the time, witnesses described a level of mutual warmth that felt more intimate than typical industry friendships, hinting at the kind of connection that would later become a talking point among fans and insiders alike.

Since then, those close to the couple say Jowita Przystal has been a regular, supportive presence in Wicks’s life as he navigated a high-profile romance with Maura Higgins that eventually ended amid public friction. A friend of Jowita’s described her admiration for Pete as that of someone who admires an old-school charm, noting that their shared experiences in the dance world have helped them click on a personal level. They added that the duo have a natural ease and a playful dynamic when they’re together, and that their connection feels genuine to people who know them well.

Pete Wicks has long been something of a social-media magnet and a tabloid favorite, with a public dating history that includes stints with reality TV stars and a memoir self-description that has fed the perception of him as a reluctant romantic. He has been candid about a fear of commitment in public forums and in his writing, describing himself at times as a “commitment-phobe” or even an “arrogant Lothario,” while also acknowledging a softer side that friends say comes out once someone earns his trust. Close friends say he remains a fundamentally likeable person when he allows himself to settle into a relationship, and they hope he will find a lasting connection.

Jowita Przystal is currently part of Strictly Come Dancing’s current lineup, paired with Ross King, ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine correspondent. The pairing has generated its own buzz, and observers will be watching to see whether the same intense chemistry she’s shown with Wicks translates to this season’s performances. After Friday’s show, Jowita posted that she was “buzzing” and thanked fans for their support, adding that Wicks helped make her dream come true. Her message underscored the sense that their collaboration remains more than work; it also signals a personal connection that has captured the public imagination.

Friends of the pair say the two are a “great fit” who are frequently seen laughing together when they’re apart, and they caution against reading every moment as romance. Yet, given the history—plus the timing of last Friday’s onstage kiss—many are treating the corridor moment and the O2 performance as two chapters in a larger story that fans have been following since last year’s NTAs and the subsequent Strictly run.

For now, neither party has confirmed a definitive romantic status beyond the chemistry they’ve shown on stage. The ongoing Strictly Come Dancing season will continue to shape how audiences interpret their dynamic, and the question of whether their connection will endure beyond the arena and into real life remains one of the entertainment world’s most-followed mysteries. As coverage continues, observers will no doubt weigh every public gesture, every Instagram post, and every rehearsal for clues about where Jowita Przystal and Pete Wicks might be headed next.