MAURA Higgins and Pete Wicks have been spotted enjoying their first date together since her I’m A Celebrity engagement.
The pair look to have picked up where they left off as they spent the night together at the ME Hotel in Covent Garden on Wednesday.
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Maura Higgins was seen enjoying a quiet evening with Pete Wicks and friends Credit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
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The couple looked delighted and couldn’t wipe the smiles off their facesCredit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
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Pete was seen arriving at the ME Hotel in Covent Garden Credit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
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TV favorite Maura was seen in a white tracksuit and matching joggers Credit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
Irish TV presenter Maura (34) was spotted in a white tracksuit bottoms and Ugg boots as she headed to the nail salon.
While Pete (36) chose a white short-sleeved T-shirt, a beige open jacket and a brown Adidas tracksuit, along with a cream cap.
After much speculation about a possible romance, Maura confirmed that she had been dating Pete before going to camp.
After returning, Maura quickly reunited with Pete just a day after landing in the UK.
The pair looked delighted and struggled to wipe the smiles off their faces as Maura enjoyed the cuddle.
She was then seen sitting in the passenger seat of Pete’s car.
The outing comes after they reignited romance rumors after being spotted on a luxurious night out.
The reality TV duo were seen spending time together in the new shoot after ex Pete left the BBC dancing competition, with brunette bombshell Maura returning from Australia following her stint in the jungle.
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.
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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.
“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, they were already papering us, tongues down our throats, 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.”
Friends to lovers
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.”
When asked what changed her mind, Maura revealed: “He wouldn’t give up. And then I said, ‘Okay.’
“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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The I’m A Celeb star was seen enjoying a cuddle Credit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
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She was then seen in the passenger seat of his carCredit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
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The pair look like they picked up where they left off before her jungle getaway Credit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
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The couple was joined by Maura’s close friends Credit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
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The star chose a casual look for the salon visitCredit: Backgrid/Click/Raw
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