Pete Wicks, the long-haired heartthrob currently dazzling viewers on Strictly Come Dancing, kicked off his TV career on ITV’s reality series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE).

Joining the cast of TOWIE in 2015, he quickly won over fans with his magnetic personality, distinctive hairstyle and eye-catching tattoos.

His romantic escapades, particularly his high-profile relationships with fellow cast members Megan McKenna and Shelby Tribble, often made…