STRICTLY’S Pete Wicks has been flirting with the show’s make-up artists despite being closer than ever to his dance partner Jowita Przystał.
Ahead of last night’s quarter finals, insiders claimed he was a charmer and true gentleman.
A source said: “Pete is a huge flirt and has made a beeline for the make-up girls.
“He is never pervy and brightens the room wherever he goes and always treats women with the utmost respect, which has them falling at his feet.”
Pete, 36, has an on-off relationship with Maura Higgins, 34.
But as she headed to Australia for I’m A Celebrity, he has also grown close to Jowita 30, with the pair sharing car rides to rehearsals.
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A source said: “Jowita is besotted. He is the ultimate charmer and they have really got to know each other away from the dancefloor.
“She is often seen giving him a peck on the cheek even when it is not required in their routine.
“But things have been complicated a bit by Pete flirting with the make-up girls. It’s not clear how serious he is about any of them or whether it’s just banter.”
Pete has previously told The Times: “I want to get married and have kids. I’ve been blessed with so many opportunities but what’s the point if I can’t share them?
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“I’ve failed in so many relationships because I feel women fall in love with the idea of me, not the reality. I’d love to find a wife but I may end up one of those men who dies alone.”
On last night‘s show Pete and Jowita waltzed to Somewhere from West Side Story.
Sitcom plot for Sarah
BOOKIES’ favourite Sarah Hadland has written a script for a sitcom about a dance teacher.
The actress, 53, known for her Miranda role, was inspired by training with pro Vito Coppola.
She said: “I would love to do a comedy about a dance teacher — Vito could be in it.”
She added Miranda Hart, 51, would have to join.