The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks has revealed the reason behind his altered appearance on the popular show “I’m A Celebrity.”
Pete Wicks, known for his role on “The Only Way is Essex,” recently made an appearance on the hit show “I’m A Celebrity” to support his best friend, Sam Thompson. However, fans quickly noticed that Pete looked noticeably different and expressed concern.
Pete’s swollen face caused worry among fans
While Pete had been cheering on Sam through social media and even flew out to Australia to show his support, viewers couldn’t help but notice his swollen face during his brief appearances on the show.
Pete surprised Sam during a reunion segment
Pete made a surprise appearance on the show during a heartwarming reunion with Sam’s friends and family. He also showed up at the end of the jungle bridge to celebrate Sam’s victory as the King of the Jungle. However, fans couldn’t help but be distracted by Pete’s swollen face, which was quite different from his usual fresh-faced look.
Pete reveals the cause of his changed appearance
Pete took to Instagram to address the concerns and explain the reason behind his altered appearance. He revealed that he had been bitten by mosquitoes, which caused a bad reaction and led to his swollen face. Fortunately, Pete assured fans that his face had returned to normal after the reaction subsided.
Pete jokes about his mosquito bites
In a light-hearted manner, Pete joked about his mosquito bites, saying, “They saw my face and thought it was an all you can eat buffet.” It seems that his sense of humor remained intact despite the discomfort he experienced.
Pete provided support for Sam while girlfriend Zara McDermott stayed home
Pete’s appearance on “I’m A Celebrity” was especially significant as he stepped in to support Sam while his girlfriend, Zara McDermott, remained at home preparing for the grand final of “Strictly Come Dancing.”
Sam expresses gratitude for his win
After being crowned the King of the Jungle, Sam expressed his overwhelming gratitude to the show’s hosts, Ant and Dec. He shared, “Oh my God. I’m really overwhelmed. I didn’t think I was even going to be invited on the show. I don’t know what to say. Oh my God. I’m so grateful, thank you so much. I’ve dreamt of doing this show for years and years. You’ve made a boy’s dream come true. Thank you.”
