I’M A Celeb’s Maura Higgins and Strictly’s Pete Wicks have reignited romance rumors after they were spotted on a luxurious night out in the.
The reality TV duo were seen spending time together in the new shoot just days after former Towie star Pete quit the BBC dancing competition and brunette bombshell Maura returned from Australia following her stint in the jungle.
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Maura and Pete reunited in a hotel room Credit: Instagram
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The pair were seen in a photo with Maura’s nearest and dearest Credit: Instagram
A photo of Maura and Pete surrounded by friends in a hotel room in London was captioned jokingly: “Welcome home baby. We missed you.”
Maura can be seen with her loved ones in a posh hotel room on the Me Strand as her love interest Pete coyly poses behind her in front of a jungle themed balloon.
With a big smile on her glowing face, the stunning star can be seen clutching a glass of red wine, wearing a cozy beige hoodie and black tights with a pair of gold earrings.
Pete can be seen behind the smiling group wearing a black beanie and his trademark frown.
The former Love Island star is said to be ‘totally smitten’ with the ballroom bad boy.
During her time in the jungle, Maura, 34, spoke about speculation about a romance between the two.
In scenes aired on the ITV show, Maura’s relationship status came up in a conversation with camp friend GK Barry.
The Love Island alum has insisted she is single – despite sharing a passionate fling with Pete.
Confiding to GK, Maura shared: “I kind of get it because I know I’ve been on a dating show, but that was five years ago.”
Keeping her romance with Pete quiet, she said: “You know more than I do!
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“No, I’m single. People can date and not be in a relationship and things go slow.
“What’s the point of getting them involved too soon, when you just don’t know where it’s going to go, you know?”
Maura added: “Well, we were already covered in paper, tongues wagging, and we had no idea!
“The funniest thing was that I had a vape in one hand and a cigarette in the other, living my best life.”
Maura also revealed the love interest that Pete has been trying to date her for the past five years.
Speaking on the I’m A Celebrity with Oti Mabuse camp, Maura said: “Yes, we’ve known each other for five years and never …”
She continued: “He would always be like, ‘Oh no, like, let’s go on a date somewhere.’
“And I would say, we’re not really. And I was dead serious, we’re not really. You’re kidding yourself.”
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Maura made waves in the I’m A Celeb jungle talking about Pete Credits: Rex
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Jungle star Maura opened up about PeteCredit: Rex
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Pete and Maura have already been seen on dates Credit: Splash
When asked what changed her mind, Maura revealed: “He wouldn’t give up. And then I said, ‘Oh well.’
“I brought my friends with me, and I said, you see it’s a friendly meeting. And then the next time I went, just me.”
Moving on to what their first date was like, Maura revealed it wasn’t a low-key affair, saying: “We went out for oysters and wine. Yeah, come on. It was super nice.”
When asked if she and Pete are having fun, shy Maura smiled: “Yeah, it’s a lot of fun. We just connect with each other 24/7. We have the same sense of humor.”
Presenter Alison Hammond mentioned Pete during a segment on This Morning after her exit from the jungle, with Maura saying: “It didn’t take long for me to ask you that question, did it?!
“You know what, forget the cameras, I like to keep things private.
“I said I miss her, I miss her…”
Then she giggled and said, “Like I miss all my friends and family.”
The star then explained that he “supports her so much” and that she “can’t wait to see him”.
Maura and Pete were first seen kissing in August during lunch.
They were later seen hanging out while on a date at London’s Gloria restaurant.
A few days before flying to Australia for I’m A Celeb, Maura and Pete were photographed on a date at the London Palladium.
Pete was the latest celebrity to leave Strictly last weekend during a grueling semi-final, while Maura left the jungle in seventh place.
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Maura and Pete were first seen kissing in August Credit: The Sun
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They were photographed at a joint lunch Credit: The Sun
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Pete was strictly sent off during the semi-final Credits: PA
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