His best friend Sam Thompson has made no secret of how he’d love to emulate the careers of Ant and Dec’s. And now, Pete Wicks tells Closer how, regardless of whether Sam gets crowned King of the Jungle this year, the HITS presenter already feels victorious thanks to rubbing shoulders with the famous presenting duo.
The former TOWIE star says, “Sam said to me before he went in that just doing the show was winning as he’s loved it since he was a kid. I think his main goal was to spend time with Ant and Dec, so actually, I think he’s already winning!”
Former Made In Chelsea cast member Sam, 31, struck up a friendship with Essex-based Pete, 35, in 2018 during their stint on Celebs Go Dating. Five years later, their bond is stronger than ever, and they front the hilarious podcast Staying Relevant together.
As Sam grows closer to JLS hitmaker Marvin Humes in the jungle, Pete laughs that he won’t be in on their bromance.
“I absolutely love Marvin, I think he’s wonderful,” the reality star says. “But what you’re seeing is what I can only describe as a holiday romance. It won’t last. When things come back to reality, Sam knows where his bread is buttered. He’ll realise that there is only one man in his life, and that’s me!”
Pete is unwavering in his support for his best friend, even heading out to Australia so that he can greet him on the bridge when his time comes.
He reveals, “I seriously think Sam’s got a really good chance of winning. He’s been funny, unbelievably aggravating and annoying – but that is part of Sam. That is why I absolutely love him, and that’s why the public have fallen in love with him.”
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