Pete Wicks has officially made his relationship with Olivia Attwood public after finally sharing a romantic Instagram post confirming their romance. The former TOWIE star admitted he had been nervous about taking the step because he worried he might embarrass Olivia by posting about their relationship online. However, after hearing Olivia make a revealing comment on her own podcast, Pete decided it was time to stop keeping their romance private.

The 37-year-old reality star confirmed that he and Olivia were together earlier this month after the pair enjoyed a romantic getaway in Ibiza. Pete shared a collection of affectionate photos from their holiday, marking the first time he has ever publicly posted about a relationship. The couple had previously kept fans guessing, despite being spotted together on multiple occasions showing plenty of chemistry, including kissing and cuddling in public.

Speaking on his podcast Staying Relevant with longtime friend Sam Thompson, Pete explained that his decision to “hard-launch” the relationship came after he considered how Olivia would feel about it. He revealed that he had already spoken with Olivia about making their romance official online, but a moment from her podcast gave him the confidence to finally share the pictures.

Pete said he had been thinking carefully about whether going public was the right move, explaining that his main concern was making sure Olivia was comfortable. He admitted that he wanted to choose a moment that represented their relationship naturally and reflected the happiness they experienced during their Ibiza trip.

He said: “The thought process was – what would Liv like? I’d seen the clip on her podcast, we’d spoken about it and I thought, ‘ah f**k it,’ you know, let’s go and do it.”

Pete added that the photos captured the special memories they created together during their holiday. He explained that choosing the first image was important because he wanted the post to represent their relationship in a genuine way.

He said: “In terms of the photos, I think it encapsulates what a wonderful trip it was. Obviously the first photo had to be of me and Liv, and all I really cared about was that I didn’t embarrass her. Just there we go, now it’s out, it’s fine, we’re good.”

Sam Thompson reacted with excitement, admitting that he was thrilled to see Pete finally share his relationship publicly. The podcast host revealed that he had known about the romance for some time and was happy that his close friend had found someone special.

Pete had previously spoken about his Ibiza trip with Olivia, describing it as an unforgettable experience. The pair had spent several weeks apart while Olivia was away filming, and Pete admitted that he had missed her during that time. When they reunited in Ibiza, he said they enjoyed everything from romantic dinners and nights out to boat trips and relaxing moments together.

Pete explained that seeing Olivia again after being apart for more than two weeks made the holiday even more meaningful. He described the trip as “magical” and said it was wonderful to spend quality time together after missing each other.

Olivia also showed her support for Pete’s decision by commenting emotional emojis under a clip from the podcast on Instagram. She later joked that Pete’s decision to post came after they had spent more than two weeks together without his usual risky boat stunts, referring to his earlier comments about injuring his back while attempting backflips during their holiday.

The public confirmation came shortly after Olivia had hinted that she wanted Pete to be the one to make the first move. On her podcast Olivia’s House, she admitted that she would not be the first person to post about their relationship because she was still trying to understand where things were heading and wanted to protect herself emotionally.

Her comments appeared to encourage Pete to take action. Just hours later, he shared the loved-up Instagram gallery with fans, captioning the post: “I guess someone has to go first… IBIZA.”

The post immediately attracted attention from fans and friends, with Sam Thompson leaving a supportive comment. He joked that he never expected to see Pete publicly announce a relationship and said he could not be happier for his friend.

Before making their romance official, Pete and Olivia had already been showing signs of a close connection. During their Ibiza trip, they were seen enjoying romantic dinners together, with Pete unable to keep his hands off Olivia as they spent time together. He also reportedly sent her 100 red roses while she was recovering from a hangover after a few busy days on the island with friends.

Olivia previously described herself and Pete as the “worst kept secret” after their relationship became increasingly obvious. The pair had grown close following Olivia’s split from her husband Bradley Dack earlier this year. Their frequent public appearances and affectionate moments fueled speculation before Pete finally confirmed what many fans had already suspected.

After months of keeping things private, Pete’s Instagram declaration appears to mark a new stage in their relationship. By sharing the photos from Ibiza, he showed that he was ready to embrace their romance publicly while also making sure Olivia felt comfortable with the decision.

For Pete, who had never previously shared a relationship online in this way, the post represented a major step. His decision was not just about announcing that they were together, but about celebrating the connection they had built and sharing a special memory from their time away together.