Strictly Come Dancing Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal spark frenzy after 'near kiss'

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left convinced that Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal are dating - but the reality star has recently been linked to another famous face

Strictly Come Dancing stars Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal left the audience and viewers at home in a frenzy as they got close to locking lips during their passionate rumba.

The duo set the stage ablaze with an emotionally charged performance to the classic Oasis track "Don't Look Back In Anger" during the fifth week of live performances.

The reality TV personality from TOWIE had viewers' hearts racing as he elegantly whirled around the dance floor with his professional dance partner.

Despite the steamy act, Pete confessed a lack of enthusiasm for the rumba following his dance, which garnered a modest score of 22, seemingly failing to fully impress the judges.

Fans flooded social media to share their reaction to Pete and Jowita's performance, with many suggesting that their connection was indicative of more than just a dancing duo. One spectator questioned on social media: "Is anyone else seeing what I'm seeing with Jowita and Pete? ".

Another fan concurred, noting: "I see a lot of chemistry between Pete and Jowita other than just dance partners #Strictly #strictlycomedancing.", reports the Mirror.

A third joined remarked: "That was seriously steamy from Pete and Jowita. I really thought they were going to kiss too."

The waves of speculation continued with another viewer commenting: "Feel like I'm interrupting something watching Pete and Jowita's rumba."

While yet another chimed in enthusiastically: "Methinks Pete and Jovita are having far too much fun with that Rumba tonight!!! Have they both just got out of the shower??? ".

The pair made Stricly Come Dancing history with their routine to Oasis' melody on BBC One's iconic dance floor, complete with up-close facial expressions and a series of daring lifts. The performance drew candid feedback from Judge Craig Revel Horwood who described the lifts as "totally illegal" and mentioned that such moves could lead to "disqualification" in a contest context.

Nevertheless, he acknowledged the effort Wicks had put into the routine. Recently, Pete's romantic life has become the subject of widespread speculation, with his associations with Love Island's sensation Maura Higgins and dancer Jowita Przystal drawing particular attention. Tittle-tattle about previous liaisons with the two ladies has been swirling, leaving onlookers speculating feverishly.

Maura was seen sharing a smooch with Pete outside the Broadwick Soho Hotel back in August, fuelling the whirlwind of love-life lore though both parties have kept mum on the matter. Essex's very own Olivia Attwood, a close mate of Pete's, pressed him for details during an episode of her podcast "So Wrong It's Right."

When quizzed by Olivia about the nature of his romance with Maura on her podcast, Pete admitted: "Me and Maura have known each other for a long time."

Olivia pushed: "You've had a kiss, we've seen it! " However, Pete stood firm, denying any amorous developments: "No, you haven't seen it."

Olivia broached the topic of Jowita, asking: "We've seen a picture of it. Next thing I need to know, are you and your dance partner romantically involved? " Pete couldn't help but laugh before responding: "My God! ".

Strictly Come Dancing airs Saturdays and Sundays on BBC One