Pete Wicks and Maura Higgins are reported to have split.
The reality TV stars had been enjoying a romance since last year but according to reports, have decided they’re “better off as friends”.
The pair are said to have had a few ups and downs during their brief relationship, which was never officially confirmed.
Pete’s turn on Strictly Come Dancing at the end of last year, at the same time as Maura’s appearance on I’m A Celebrity meant that huge interest was sparked when it came to light they’d been spotted on dates in London. It was reported they’d been an item since August after being spotted kissing on a date in Soho.
Former TOWIE star Pete and Love Island star Maura had been friends for six years before things got more serious, but now, according to a source, it’s come to an end.
A source claims to the MailOnline: “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.”
Maura, who enjoyed a Christmas break in Ireland with Pete, appeared on Loose Women last month where she remained tight-lipped about the reported romance.
But after she denied she’d ever appear on Love Island’s All Stars spin off, she cryptically said: “My dating show days are done!”
Maura then went on after being asked to elaborate by the panel: “I don’t want to go on a dating show, I’ve turned down All Stars before and I turned down the Celebs Go Dating. I’ve done it once and I spent the whole time in Love Island single!”
Panellist Katie Piper then probed further: “So is that you saying you’re not single?” Maura replied: “No, did I say that? I know what you’re doing! No, I never said anything, next question!” Frankie Bridge then asked: “Is there anything going on with Pete? ” and as the audience clapped they agreed the pair made a “lovely couple”
Maura replied: “Do we? I never really thought about it. He’s got better hair than me to be fair! There’s not really much to tell, I know that’s very boring, we’ve known each other for what, six years? We spend time together, we get on very well, our personalities are very very similar and he’s a great person but there’s actually nothing to tell. There’s really not though, no one believes me, there’s not!”