PETE Wicks has seemingly taken a thinly veiled swipe at his exes Maura Higgins and Megan McKenna.
The swipe came as the star chatted to the Daily Mail about how he and Olivia got together, as he seemed to shade his past relationships.
Pete Wicks has opened up and shared more about his romance with Olivia AttwoodCredit: GettyHe appeared to throw shade at his exes in the process (ex Megan McKenna pictured)Credit: Getty – Contributor
Speaking about how in love he feels, Pete shared that it feels like the first time he’s truly fallen.
He said: “Yeah, I think so. I’ve loved people, of course, but it’s a different feeling to what I’ve had before.
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“She’s [Olivia’s] become my best friend. She’s that before anything else.
“I have fallen in love for the first time and I don’t really have anything to compare it to.”
Pete said he’s now fallen in love for the first time (ex Maura Higgins pictured)Credit: SplashPete and Olivia went from friends to loversCredit: Instagram
Pete also revealed that he opened up about his feelings for Olivia before Olivia opened up to him.
Chatting about whether he was nervous, Pete noted: “I’m quite a confident guy in a lot of areas, but not as confident when it comes to feelings.
“It was not a case of just fancying someone. Obviously I do – she’s beautiful, I think she’s incredible – but there was more.
“I didn’t really know what that was, or where it came from. It just happened.”
Pete and Olivia started dating in February of this year, and made their relationship Instagram official during a trip to Ibiza in July.
OLIVIA Attwood has a lot to celebrate – she has cracked the luxury drinks market. Her booze brand Savano is now being stocked in Selfridges as part of a seven figure acquisition.
But we can reveal that behind closed doors, the 35-year-old has found herself in hot water after the truth about the brand was revealed.
Olivia Attwood’s cocktail brand has really got people talkingCredit: Sofi Adams.The star has come under fire for not declaring when something is an adCredit: instagram/olivia_attwood
The reality star has been subject to complaints to the advertising watchdog ASA for glamorising smoking and drinking in controversial ads.
This summer, Olivia launched Savano, marketing it as a premium, ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand.
Promoted heavily across her Instagram and TikTok to her 3.2 million followers, Savano was positioned as the ultimate beverage accessory, inspired by Olivia herself.
Fans have naturally rushed to support what they believed was Olivia’s brand-new, ground-up entrepreneurial venture.
But there was one crucial piece of information that some followers felt Olivia had withheld.
Savano is not an entirely original creation dreamt up by the reality star. Instead, it is actually a strategic relaunch of an already existing product line called Tom Savano.
And we can reveal that she has gone a step too far when it came to pushing the product – the Advertising Standards Authority received a number of complaints over two social media posts which they said made out smoking was cool and alcohol has “therapeutic qualities”.
A celebrity endorsing a product on Instagram is obviously allowed, but they have to make it clear that it is a paid-for advert and usually use the hashtag #ad.
Even after the ASA complaint involving her ‘informally resolved’, Olivia has still got posts up without the #ad hashtag.
In one post, she’s seen crouching down next to a pool with a can of Savano, captioned: “wtf my horoscope keeps telling me to go off the rails”.
While in another, she’s sunbathing on a luxury yacht with another can in her hand.
Plus, one shows her in a bikini with just her cleavage and bikini top showing with a Savano can in front and the caption saying: “Boating with my baby @savano”.
A spokesperson said ASA was forced to intervene for this glamorisation.
A statement said: “We received complaints about two Instagram posts on Olivia Attwood’s account promoting Savano drinks.
“The complainants challenged whether the posts were irresponsible by glamourising smoking, implying that alcohol had therapeutic qualities and encouraging styles of drinking that were unwise.
“They also challenged whether the posts were obviously identifiable as ads.”
As Olivia was compliant with ASA, the situation was “informally resolved” without any further action.
A statement added: “We approached the advertiser about the issues that had been raised and they agreed resolve these issues without being subject to a formal ruling.
One complaint was that Olivia was glamourising drinkingCredit: Instagram/@savanoAnother image showed her with a lighter, which again sparked outragedCredit: instagram/olivia_attwoodOlivia has even roped in boyfriend Pete Wicks to help flog her drinkCredit: THE TWINS SHOT THIS
“Because of this we closed the case informally, without the need for a formal investigation.”
Olivia has even roped new man Pete Wicks in to help plug the brand – she shocked her followers as she posted images of herself with her legs wrapped around him – with a Savano in hand.
An insider commented: “It was a masterclass in marketing. Olivia is being as open as ever with her life and is being very business savvy at the same time.
“Some people might find it a bit icky that she’s using her new romance to promote her brand, but it just makes sense for her.”
This sudden, intense oversharing has fascinated her followers and relationship experts.
Celebs Go Dating expert Dr Tara Suwinyattichaipor said: “It could be because it’s good PR but also to claim their love and the strength of their relationship with the public unapologetically. It’s not a bad sign to want to show off your partner when you’re deep in love!”
Savano is now being stocked in Selfridges, much to Olivia’s delightCredit: ErotemeThe drinks’ previous branding, before Olivia came on board
Savano is not an entirely original creation dreamt up by the reality star. Instead, it is actually a strategic relaunch of an already existing product line called Tom Savano.
Founder James Kerslake sold his brand in March of this year to UK drinks producer Babco International for an undisclosed amount.
And just four months later, Olivia announced Savano to the world.
The brand had undergone a facelift, dropping the “Tom” for a punchier, simplified name, and brought Olivia on board as a celebrity partner to front the glossy new image.
Celebrity endorsements and partnerships are par for the course in the influencer world, but many felt the marketing made it appear as a solo passion project built from scratch.
My business insider said: “Everyone was a bit miffed when Olivia bought out Savano, with no mention of it already being a brand.
“It’s done really well but it’s perhaps less surprising considering it was already well established and sold in Sainsburys.
“The original founder put his blood, sweat and tears into it before selling it on. He of course had no idea that Olivia would be taking over and becoming the face of it all.
“It’s all been a whirlwind for everyone involved but people are wondering why Olivia hasn’t mentioned it’s past. It all feels a bit cloak and dagger.”
James Kerslake launched Tom Savano in 2018 and was making six figures in profits while still doing his day job.
Business owner – named Fran Gresswell who owns Riviera Iced Tea – shared a video on TikTok regarding Savano’s origins.
Fran told us: ‘When Olivia announced Savano the name instantly reminded me of Tom Savano cocktails. A few weeks later the parent company who purchased Tom Savano announced they had launched Savano so I put it together.
“This is often the case with celebrity brands who partner with companies who will operate the brand for them and often hold a significant or majority stake. It’s something I think people are often unaware of! I think it’s a genius marketing move by Babco International to bring Olivia onboard.”
Fans were outraged, with one commenting: “How is she sat there saying it’s been in the works for a year it’s MY cocktail brand when it’s literally an established brand with the same flavours lmaoooo. Very disingenuous.”
Another added: “The lack of transparency is disappointing tbh.”
While someone else commented: “I just don’t like the way she’s promoting it as if she invented it. They basically rebranded it and they taste exactly the same.”
But not taking this lying down, the successful businesswoman hit back and set the record straight.
“My brand, Savano, my baby. It was acquired by my partners, it existed as Tom Savano, and then with me, we relaunched it,” Olivia told her fans in an Instagram video.
“We re-marketed it, we renamed it, we repackaged it, and we developed signature flavours. For example, my Moscow Mule. Guys, do you even understand how many Moscow Mules I had to drink to get that right? And it’s perfect.
“With me as the majority stakeholder and my team working seven days a week on my baby, in a matter of months, we have made Savano a household name.”
THINGS seem to be going from strength to strength for Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks as they enjoyed a loved-up weekend together after spending time apart.
The couple cuddled up for a mirror selfie in a lift, with Pete holding up his phone as Olivia leaned into him.
Olivia Attwood cuddled up to boyfriend Pete Wicks for a lift selfieCredit: p_wicks01/InstagramOlivia and Pete made their romance Instagram official in JulyCredit: Getty
Shared by Pete on Instagram, the presenter’s £26kHermès bag could also be seen at her side as they posed for the cosy snap.
Olivia, 35, recently spent time in New York for Fashion Week while Pete, 37, remained in the UK.
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The pair had made their red carpet debut as a couple at the National Television Awards just days before she flew out.
They shared a kiss in front of the cameras at London’s O2 Arena, after keeping their romance a secret from fans for months.
Pete and Olivia were snapped kissing at the recent National TV AwardsCredit: GettyOlivia had a loved-up snap of her and Pete as her phone screensaverCredit: Instagram
Olivia and Pete were first pictured kissing in March, following her split from footballer husband Bradley Dack in January.
Pete finally made their relationship Instagram official in July with a series of cosy snaps from a trip to Ibiza. Alongside them, he wrote: “I guess someone has to go first.”
Their romance grew out of a long friendship, and the pair previously hosted The Sunday Roast together on KISS.
Olivia has described being with the former Towie star as “the easiest thing I’ve ever done”.
And their latest loved-up picture suggests the couple are definitely pleased to be back together after Olivia’s trip across the Atlantic.
Olivia Attwood has stripped to her bra and showed off her “glossy t**s”Credit: olivia_attwood/ InstagramShe also compared herself to a blow-up dollCredit: olivia_attwood/ Instagram
Olivia took to Instagram with a new video and captioned it: “If you also want to look like a blow up doll.”
In the clip, the TV host looked stunning in a lacy black bra as she answered a fan’s question about her glossy t**s routine.
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Wearing a blue satin jacket over her bra, she said: “Sierra has the job of glossing my boobs.
“And the product is Patrick Ta in she’s on Vacation – that body balm thing.”
Olivia revealed what product she used to achieve the lookCredit: olivia_attwood/ InstagramOlivia left jaws on the floor as she wore Margo Robbie’s iconic The Wolf Of Wall Street lingerieCredit: Instagram/@noel_mcgrathShe looked incredible in her boots and black slip as she posed on the bedCredit: Instagram/@noel_mcgrathPete Wicks and Olivia shared a tender kiss at the NTASCredit: Getty
Fans flocked to comment and one wrote: “Stunning! Loving the hair right now.”
Another said: “Obsessed with this look.”
A third added: “Absolute stunner!”
While a fourth wrote: “Liv you absolute goddess.”
This comes days after Olivia left jaws on the floor as she rocked Margot Robbie’s iconic The Wolf Of Wall Street lingerie.
Olivia looked incredible in a blue navy La Perla slip dress with cream floral lace for a night out – which was the exact one that actress Margot, 36, wore during the 2013 blockbuster.
She accessorised with knee high boots, a silver clutch and oversized Gucci sunglasses.
PETE Wicks has opened up about the huge birthday gesture he received from Olivia Attwood that made him cry – and her awkward reaction.
The pair confirmed their relationship back in July after the tattooed hunk hard launched their romance on Instagram.
Pete Wicks opened up about the huge birthday gesture from Olivia Attwood that made him cryCredit: Instagram / stayingrelevantpodcastThe pair started dating earlier this year but only went public in JulyCredit: Getty
Pete will be turning 38 on November 1 and Getting Filthy Rich presenter has decided to treat him.
Speaking on the Staying Relevant Podcast, Pete revealed: “Liv has booked my birthday present. She’s taking me to Vegas.
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“She told me over lunch at the weekend.
“And do you want to know something even more embarrassing? I cried.
Explaining that the sequin ensembles and foxtrots are a far cry from Pete’s day-to-day rugged image, Olivia said: “Oh this is so mean, he won’t even care about me saying it.
“I obviously think he’s the most handsome, gorgeous man. But, when I see Strictly Come Dancing, I, honestly, I don’t even – some people might find men dancing sexy but that is just not my thing.”
Olivia split from her ex husband Bradley Dack in January.
Olivia Attwood has hit back after being accused of lying about her booze brandCredit: InstagramThe savvy businesswoman launched her canned cocktails this summerCredit: olivia_attwood / instagram
However, there had been some criticism of her involvement, after Olivia called the company her “baby”.
But not taking this lying down, the successful businesswoman has now hit back and set the record straight.
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“My brand, Savano, my baby. It was acquired by my partners, it existed as Tom Savano, and then with me, we relaunched it,” Olivia told her fans in her latest Instagram video.
“We remarketed it, we renamed it, we repackaged it, and we developed signature flavours. For example, my Moscow Mule. Guys, do you even understand how many Moscow Mules I had to drink to get that right? And it’s perfect.”
Olivia revealed how she is a majority stakeholder in the booze brandCredit: Instagram/SavanoIt comes after Olivia and her boyfriend Pete were a huge success at the NTAs this weekCredit: Getty Images for The NTA’s
The new couple went down a storm when they presented an award at the glitzy bash, marking their first live TV appearance together.