Can You Believe It? Pete Wicks Looks Unrecognisable After Stunning Makeover That Has Fans Saying He’s “Ageing Backwards”
It’s hard to believe it’s already been four years since Pete Wicks walked away from The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE).
It feels like a lifetime since we saw him flirting with Ella Rae Wise on screen (remember that? lol). Since stepping away from his reality TV roots—apart from his stint on Strictly Come Dancing—Pete has undergone a dramatic transformation that’s left fans stunned.
He recently posted a selfie on Instagram, simply captioned with a lion mane emoji (classic millennial move), and revealed his bold new hairstyle. The internet went wild.
In the snap, Pete shows off a fresher, younger look, and fans didn’t hold back their reactions.
One follower wrote: “That hairstyle makes you look 10 years younger, mate.”
Another commented, “Loving the new hair—really suits you 
.”
A third fan joked, “You’re looking so much better lately… knocked off about 20 years! Awesome 
.”
And one particularly enthusiastic supporter added: “You’re literally ageing backwards, you absolute legend 
.”
This fresh new look comes just a few months after Pete’s split from Love Island and I’m A Celebrity star Maura Higgins.
Though the two repeatedly denied being in a relationship, Maura hinted at something more when paparazzi asked her about Pete. She reportedly quipped, “I don’t know—probably cheating.”
The pair were last seen together publicly in 2024, sparking relationship rumours throughout the year.
A source told Closer magazine at the time:
“Maura fell for him really quickly and really hard, so it’s been tough for her. She was heartbroken when things ended. Trust is everything for her, and she couldn’t find that with Pete. That’s why she had to walk away.”
The insider added that Maura had introduced Pete to her family and close friends back in Ireland, and many were shocked when she announced the split. “But ultimately, it was Maura’s decision, and she knew it wasn’t going to work long-term.”
Now, with a glow-up that’s got everyone talking, Pete seems ready for his next chapter—one that’s younger, bolder, and turning heads for all the right reasons.
