Pete Wicks is set to join the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, following in the footsteps of his close friend Zara McDermott, who endured a challenging experience on the show last year. Zara has expressed her happiness for Pete despite her own negative experience with professional dancer Graziano Di Prima, who has since been sacked for abusive behavior. Pete, Zara, and Zara's boyfriend Sam Thompson share a tight-knit friendship, often jokingly referring to themselves as a 'throuple.' The trio's close relationship has sparked affair rumors, which they have collectively laughed off. Pete's participation in the show aims to attract younger viewers and add a fresh dynamic to the series.