TOWIE star Pete Wicks has opened up about the 'constant death threats' he received in the aftermath of his break-up with his ex-girlfriend as he was branded a 'national hate figure'

The TV favourite, 37, rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex when he joined the cast in 2015, making big storylines with his romantic life and complicated friendships.

The 37-year-old rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex

Pete Wicks has spoken out about his relationship with Maura Higgins for the first time since the couple confirmed their romance last year, admitting they've known each other for six years

Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks has opened up about his relationship with Maura Higgins and how it has evolved in recent times, but stopped short of confirming they are an item

Strictly Come Dancing finalist Pete Wicks has given a rare insight into his relationship with Maura Higgins and what has changed since they have been romantically linked

Former TOWIE star Pete Wicks has emotionally revealed he was sent death threats and was 'spat at in the street' following his split from Megan McKenna on the reality show

Pete Wicks has opened up on his relationship with Maura Higgins, with the reality star admitting that the pair are 'spending more time together' than they had in the past

The former TOWIE star has candidly spoken about the backlash he received after his high-profile relationship with Megan McKenna came to an end eight years ago

Her most recent reality venture saw her head Down Under and join 11 other famous faces in the I'm A Celeb jungle

The reality star and podcast host has opened up in a raw and emotional interview about his life