Strictly Come Dancing sensation Pete Wicks has divulged his unique method for mastering the dance routines while practising for the beloved BBC programme.
The 36 year old spilled the beans during his appearance on the most recent episode of Loose Women, where he was joined by his dance partner Jowita Przystal. As they discussed their progress in the competition, the duo also shed light on the behind-the-scenes action.
Jowita remarked: “I found a way that we work best, for example, we write a script for every dance. So we have a story for everything and Pete has his own book and he writes things in his own way, so yeah it doesn’t make any sense,” she elaborated.
Pete chimed in: “I don’t understand the name of what the steps are so I have to name them myself.”
When probed by Christine Lampard to reveal some of the names he’s coined, he quipped: “Not on daytime TV,” reports the Mirror.
However, amidst the engaging conversation, viewers were captivated and sent into a frenzy over Pete’s charming appearance. One fan on X enthused: “Would never normally justify watching Loose Women, but cor blimey Pete Wicks, just make me pregnant.”
Another swooned: “Give me Pete Wicks over Olly Murs any day.”
A further comment read: “Pete with his wet hair pirate charm, getting all the loose ladies a bit excited and making them giggle at everything he says”.
On Tuesday (October 1), Pete and his dance partner Jowita engaged with their audience through a Q&A on Pete’s Instagram Stories, answering an array of questions from their followers. When quizzed: “How are your trotters holding up? ” Pete responded: “Interesting question and this week, badly. Why’s that? ” leading Jowita to admit with a hint of guilt: “Because you’re barefoot..”
Pete elaborated: “Because I’m dancing barefoot. No shoes.”
Jowita quickly added: “But I clean the floor every morning I come here for you,” prompting Pete to acknowledge: “She cleans the floor every morning, hopefully, they’ll do the same in the studio but yeah, any of you foot fans out there you’re in for a treat this week.”
Furthermore, when asked what his greatest challenge would be for the upcoming week, both concurred it was “smiling more” Their progress in training also came up for discussion.
“We’ve just finished eight hours of dancing and I’m shattered, my feet hurt, I’m very sweaty…” shared Pete, with Jowita cutting in: “But it’s amazing, right? I just stepped on your foot like three seconds ago, unfortunately, and because Pete’s barefoot it’s quite painful. I’m so sorry.”
Loose Women airs weekdays at 12:30pm on ITV1.