Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins ‘SPLIT after series of fiery rows’ just weeks on from romantic holiday
PETE Wicks and Maura Higgins have ended their relationship after a series of fiery rows, according to reports.
The couple spent a romantic Christmas break together in Ireland after her time on I’m A Celebrity and his successful Strictly stint.
But they have now decided they are better as friends.
A source told the Mail: “Maura and Pete have decided to call off their romance.
“There have been a few clashes, and it was eventually agreed they were better off as friends.
“Those closest to them know it’s been a very on and off relationship, which is why they were so resistant to go public in the first place.
“They remain close and share a deep connection.”
Perhaps the writing was already on the wall last month when Maura, 34, declared “I don’t need a man”.
When asked in an interview with The Times whether she has a “terrible taste in men,” the Love Island star replied: “Yes.”
She went on to say “it would be lovely” to be in love, and coyly said she’s “happy now,” when asked whether or not she’d found the one.
And on the topic of Pete, Maura shared: “I don’t feel like I need a man. But I’ll date, and I’ll see where something goes, and if it happens, it happens.”
It comes after Pete did an interview with the same publication, and revealed why he has never been in a long term romance.
He said: “[Settling down] is the bit I just can’t do.
“The minute a relationship gets to the point where I seem to be having an impact on someone’s life, it scares the sh*t out of me.”
Speaking about past relationships, Pete added: “Yeah. Over the years, people have tried to understand me, but if you don’t understand yourself, it’s very difficult for anyone else to understand you.”
The reality TV couple jetted to Maura’s native Ireland for the festive period and stayed at the Glasson Lakehouse Spa & Golf Club, which costs a £243 a night.
It followed a rare admission from both that they missed one another during their time apart while Maura was in the jungle.
Pete’s best pal Sam Thompson even said he couldn’t wait to welcome Maura into the family.
Sam himself recently became single after his split from girlfriend Zara McDermott in December.