Olivia Attwood has spoken out to set the record straight regarding a comment she made about Pete Wicks on the red carpet at the BRIT Awards. 

The TV presenter, 33, recently addressed the lighthearted remark she made about Pete ‘cheating’—

a joke that quickly fueled speculation surrounding his past relationship with Maura Higgins.

The former Love Island star explained that the comment was purely made in jest and was not meant to suggest that Pete had been unfaithful to Maura. 

Speaking out on social media, Olivia clarified the context behind her words, 

emphasizing that she does not condone cheating and that the joke was actually mocking the false claims surrounding Pete’s love life.

Olivia Explains the ‘Cheating’ Comment

During a conversation with Pete Wicks on the red carpet, Olivia playfully interrupted him with the word “cheating” as he spoke about having a new work partner. The joke quickly sparked speculation, as it followed rumors that Pete’s alleged infidelity was the reason for his breakup with Maura Higgins. However, Olivia has since addressed the misunderstanding and assured fans that her remark was meant to poke fun at the false gossip rather than confirm it.

Taking to Instagram, Olivia wrote, “Cheating’s not funny. Pete didn’t cheat. That is the joke. Hope that helps.” She went on to explain that while some people understood the irony, others took the joke at face value, leading to unnecessary speculation.

She also reassured followers that she was simply being protective of her friend Pete and that she harbored no resentment toward Maura. “I’m very protective of my friends, but I don’t hate or have feuds with anyone,” Olivia stated, adding that her busy work schedule leaves her little time for drama.

Pete Wicks’ Reaction and His Comments About Love Island

Pete himself was quick to shut down the cheating rumors, making it clear that he had never been unfaithful. Despite the ongoing speculation, Pete appeared to brush off the drama and even made a playful dig at Love Island, the show that made Maura Higgins a household name.

Speaking on his Staying Relevant podcast, Pete was asked what he would ‘banish from the world’ if he could. In response, he quipped that he would get rid of Love Island, sparking laughter from his co-host Sam Thompson. He explained that the show dominates conversations for months at a time and admitted that he struggles to engage in small talk with people whose main topic of interest revolves around it.

While Pete’s comment may have seemed like a subtle dig at his Love Island past—and potentially at Maura—it was clear that he was more frustrated with the show’s cultural dominance than with any individual contestant.

Maura Higgins Caught Up in Another BRITs Afterparty Controversy

Just as the speculation around Pete and Olivia’s ‘cheating’ joke began to settle, Maura Higgins found herself at the center of a new controversy. The reality star was seen sharing a drunken kiss with McFly’s Danny Jones at the BRIT Awards afterparty. The moment, which was caught on video, reportedly took place just before 3 AM at the Universal Music afterparty.

Danny, who has been married to his wife Georgia since 2014, was seen chatting closely with Maura before appearing to give her a quick kiss. The interaction fueled further gossip, though sources suggested that it was nothing more than a friendly exchange between two people who had become close since their time on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!

An eyewitness at the event shared that Maura and Danny seemed to be having a great time together and were deep in conversation for much of the night. They had been seated at different tables during the BRITs ceremony but later reunited at the afterparty, where Maura was even spotted resting her head on Danny’s shoulder.

Pete Wicks’ Post-BRITs Hangover and New Radio Show

Despite the drama surrounding his ex, Pete Wicks appeared to be focused on his professional commitments following the BRITs. The reality star launched his new radio show, The Sunday Roast, alongside Olivia Attwood, and the duo revealed that they were both struggling with a hangover while hosting their debut episode.

Speaking about the experience on This Morning, Pete admitted that making it through the show was a challenge. Olivia added that by mid-afternoon, she was so exhausted that she didn’t even realize her monitor had logged her out for ten minutes. The pair confessed that they had initially hoped to share exclusive BRITs gossip on their show, but their foggy memories from the night before made that difficult.

Final Thoughts

With Olivia Attwood setting the record straight about her ‘cheating’ joke, it seems that the rumors surrounding Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins have been blown out of proportion. Olivia’s clarification made it clear that the remark was never meant to be taken seriously, and Pete has firmly denied any accusations of infidelity.

Meanwhile, Maura Higgins’ unexpected kiss with Danny Jones has added another layer of intrigue to the ongoing post-BRITs gossip. While it remains to be seen whether this will lead to further controversy, one thing is certain—the drama surrounding the BRIT Awards is far from over.

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