Watch as Pete Wicks MOCKS Maura Higgins’ past as he takes brutal swipe at her after split
It came after he took emergency – and expensive – measures to avoid the reality TV star
PETE Wicks took a swipe at ex Maura Higgins’ past in a cutting comment on his podcast.
It was revealed last month that reality TV duo Pete and Maura had split after a series of fiery rows.
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Pete Wicks appeared to make a cutting dig at ex Maura Higgins on his podcast
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His co-presenter Sam Thompson dubbed his comment ‘aggressive’Credit: YouTube/Staying Relevant
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Maura and Pete called time on their relationship last monthCredit: Splash
Sources have since claimed that the ITV2 beauty, 34, called it quits after discovering her man was chatting with “loads” of girls online.
Just this weekend, in an attempt to swerve a reunion, Pete, 37, left the Brits afterparty early when the pair were found to have attended the same bash.
It came after the TOWIE alum attended the music awards bash with her rival Olivia Attwood, and Maura was forced to sit just feet away.
Now Pete appears to have stuck in the knife during a segment on his Staying Relevant podcast with BFF Sam Thompson.
During a question and answer session, Strictly contestant Pete was asked: “What would I banish in the world?”
He took a while to formulate a reply, taking a series of sighs before he said: “Erm, Love Island.”
His co-host Sam let out a cheeky laugh and quipped: “That’s so aggressive.”
Pete, who then appeared to stumble over his words, said: “It takes over everything, that’s all anyone talks about for f**king three months of the year.
“It’s very difficult to have small talk with people when that’s their reference because I don’t know anything about it.”
Sam, who continued to have the same beam on his face, added: “Let’s be honest I can’t imagine you hanging out with people who say ‘when’s the nearest episode of Love Island?’.”
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Maura starred in Love Island’s 2019 series before going on to front the US version of the matchmaking series.
EXTREME LENGTHS
Pete’s stark comments came after we reported how he was going to extreme lengths to avoid Maura – measures that are costing him £2,400 a month.
Pete has reportedly moved away from Essex into a swanky apartment in London – but it is said to be costing him a whopping £2,400-a-month in rent.
Love Island winners – where they are now
EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.
Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:
2025 – The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O’Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together.
2024 – The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up.
2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 – Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.
2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.
2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.
2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up.
2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
According to the Mail Online, the development has an on-site gym, a roof top garden and even a bar located in the building.
Pete, who has been allowed to live there with his French bulldogs Eric and Peggy, even shared a snap of himself moving in.
Pete told his Instagram followers: “And we’re still going!”
His re-location came after the pair spent a romantic Christmas break together following Maura’s stint on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!.
And the Irish lass is now in a spot of romantic bother herself, after The Sun exclusively reported how she drunkenly snogged her married I’m A Celeb co-star Danny Jones at a Brits bash.
Pete Wicks – reality TV history
PETE Wicks has starred on a variety of reality TV shows in the past – here’s a few examples of his screen time
TOWIE: Pete joined TOWIE in 2015 for his most memorable reality TV role
Celebrity Island With Bear Grylls: Pete starred on the endurance show in 2018
Celebs Go Dating: He attempted to find love on the E4 series in 2019
Celebrity MasterChef: In 2020 he was a contestant on the BBC foodie series
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars and Celeb SAS: Who Dares Wins: 2022 was a busy year for Pete, when he clocked up these two reality TV shows
The Real Full Monty: He whipped his kit off for the charity series in 2023
Strictly: Pete was a fan-favourite on the show back in 2024
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Pete, 37, told his podcast he would ‘banish’ Love IslandCredit: YouTube/Staying Relevant
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Maura and Pete split of allegations of messages from women on his phoneCredit: Instagram
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Pete left a Brits after-party early after Maura rocked up at the same bash
