Strictly judge breaks silence on Pete Wicks and Jowita romance and confirms what they've seen

Craig Revel Horwood has revealed exactly what he has seen between Pete Wicks and dancer Jowita Przystał as romance rumours swirl.

The former TOWIE star, 36, is competing in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional Jowita, 30. They have already proved they have incredible chemistry on the dance floor, with many suspecting it could be spilling off stage. Fans believe Pete has developed feelings for Jowita and that his close pal Sam Thompson is now "third wheeling".

They have been sharing their thoughts on a potential romance as one fan said: "Why do they look so beautiful together? Pete's got a huge sparkle in his eye when he's around her." Another viewer added: "Pete's in love." Someone else commented: "Aww he seems so smitten."

Strictly judge Craig has now weighed in on the rumours as he revealed: "There is a lot of giggling going on and chumminess with Pete and Jowita." He added to Best magazine: "It's probably due to the fact he's a bit of a card - he's very funny. Their chemistry will make for some fab-u-lous dances I'm sure of it!"

Pete's best mate Sam has even claimed the pair are "in love". In an appearance on This Morning last week the Made In Chelsea star declared: "I think they are in love," but he quickly added that he actually thinks their relationship is platonic. But digging a deeper hole, Sam said: "He cares about her so much, the way he looks at her, I've never seen it before. I just want to see him happy, he is one of the best people I know."

Jowita has also been a guest on Pete and Sam's podcast. A teaser for the episode was posted on social media with the caption: "Sam's jealousy is 100% under control." In the clip, Sam joked he was "third wheeling" and mentioned that Pete was looking into Jowita's eyes. The dance pair having a private interaction which prompted him to recall he'd called her a "ray of sunshine" in her yellow waistcoat.

When they look at each other, Sam noticed Jowita twitched her nose, before he questions her: "What the f*** was that?!" Jowita replied: "We have a code." Sam reacted: "Well we've got a code - headbutt." Jowita added: "Sometimes we don't need to speak, we just look at each other and we know."

In response to the clip, one fan declared: "This just makes me ship them even more. So cute." Another teased: "Pete is in loveeeeeeeeeee." Whilst another viewer wrote in their response: "The way Pete looks at Jowita. Somebody has a crush." The pair's chemistry was on full display during an appearance on spin off show Strictly: It Takes Two as Pete said: "I am absolutely loving it and I never thought I would be because I didn't think this was really my thing.

"I'm not a dancer. I don't think I have rhythm. But what I am loving is the whole learning experience and that the bit that is most exciting for me, in the rehearsal room with Jowita. It's my favourite bit because I'm a bit geeky and I love to learn something that's really and utterly new to me, it makes me really happy. " He then gazed at Jowita, expressing: "And she makes me really happy every day."

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