Pete Wicks may be forced to have surgery as he gives update on worsening condition

The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks has revealed how pal and former Love Island star Olivia Attwood encouraged him to see a specialist after a childhood eye condition returned

Pete described how his eye condition is worsening(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Pete Wicks has revealed he may have to undergo surgery following a re-emerging condition from his childhood. The TOWIE star opened up on his condition in a chat with pal Sam Thompson on their podcast, Staying Relevant.

Pete, 37, explained how he struggled with his vision as a child. He revealed that despite seeking treatment on the condition previously, it has since began to return. And he admitted it was former Love Island star Olivia Attwood that noticed its return.

Speaking to Sam, Pete said he used to wear an eye patch as a child to help rectify the issue. He said: “I may have to go back to having an eye patch. I’m going to tell the truth here.

Pete Wicks said Olivia Attwood noticed the condition(Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

“I used to be called Pirate Pete, it’s a weird nickname, but actually it was my mum that first called me that when I was a kid because I had a lazy eye when I used to get tired.”

Despite Sam giggling at his revelation, Pete continued: “So I had this eye patch to try to correct it, which it did, so that was great. The bad eye is coming back as I’m getting older, it’s going for a walk.”

Sam asked Pete what his plans were regarding the issue, to which he replied: ‘I have to go and see an eye specialist to see whether or not we can re-train it or whether I am going to have some kind of surgery.”

Pete went on to reveal Olivia’s part in discovering the issue was back and encouraged him to seek a medical opinion. ” ‘I’ve started noticing,” he said.

“It was Liv that f***ing noticed it. It was Liv that mentioned it then.”

Sam added he did think Pete’s eye was “getting quite bad” before Pete jumped in: “Well great, I’m glad I don’t feel conscious about it.” He then revealed his appointment with a specialist is booked in for a few weeks time.

Pete is said to be dating again following his split from Maura Higgins. It’s speculated he has found a new romantic interest in former Love Island star Samantha Kenny. The 27-year-old was a contestant on season 11 of the reality dating show in the summer of 2024 but was dumped from the island just over two weeks after she entered the villa.

The Sun has claimed the duo have enjoyed a number of dates together, with a source saying: “Pete and Samantha have gone on a few dates and have really hit it off.

“She’s got a wicked sense of humour and is absolutely gorgeous.”