Pete Wicks set to devastate Chloe Sims as he admits he’s ‘not in the right headspace’ for romance

Pete Wicks is set to devastate Chloe Sims after admitting he’s ‘not in the right headspace for a relationship.’

The TOWIE star, 31, told MailOnline ‘I’m better off on my own’ – days after his secret romance with Chloe, 37, was revealed.

In an exclusive interview, Pete, who hasn’t dated on the show since his 2018 split from Shelby Tribble, 27, said: ‘It’s been a tough year for Chloe and me. For our friendship and everything else…’ 

On Wednesday night’s TOWIE, Chloe broke down in tears over her feelings for Pete, while a preview clip for the next episode showed the pair in relationship therapy.

Pete has since confirmed he’s ‘too busy’ for dating and there’s no chance of a long-lasting romance between Chloe and him despite their years of friendship.

He said: ‘Everyone is really confused by Chloe and me but things will be explained that will make better sense to everyone.

‘It’s been a confusing couple of years for our friendship. To be honest with you, I’m not in the right headspace for a relationship either.

‘I’m fine on my own and I’ve come to terms with being on my own. I’m better off on my own.

‘I know I don’t have the best track record in telling the truth when it comes to women. But I promise there aren’t any other women on the scene.

‘I am so busy at the minute and I have no time, especially with a 10pm curfew, it’s not like you can go out later.’

It was revealed this week the TOWIE pair had been dating in secret but didn’t speak for months during lockdown after Chloe doubted Pete’s intentions. 

A source told The Sun on Sunday: ‘They crossed the line from friendship to romance and it got messy.

‘After a string of failed relationships on the show, the last thing Chloe wanted was another ‘friend’ letting her down on TV but Pete was not clear about his feelings.’  

Pete’s already had romances on the show with Shelby and ex-girlfriend Megan McKenna, while Chloe was left heartbroken when her fling with Dan Edgar was short lived and he rekindled his romance with Amber Turner. 

Pete added to MailOnline: ‘At the moment no one knows the full story but it’s TOWIE so the full story will come out at some point, which could be a bad thing…’  

In celebration of National Hair Day, Pete had 6 inches cut from his long locks, leaving him with a short bob.

The reality star said the transformation was a ‘massive deal’ for him and he was ‘very nervous’ before letting celebrity stylist Jonathan Andrew loose on his hair.

Pete had the haircut with brand Fudge Professional, who documented the styling session in a short video.  

Talking about the cut, Pete said: ‘I had 6 inches off it, which is a massive deal for me. It’s the shortest it’s been in six years, so since me joining TOWIE.

‘In all seriousness, I was very nervous. I haven’t had my hair cut in 10 months, since way before lockdown. It might not look it but it feels so much healthier.

‘People seem to be obsessed with my hair – in general it’s the only thing people like about me. It also disguises my oddly shaped potato head.

‘I had a skinhead for 15 years and I only grew my hair because everyone told me I was going bald. I grew it when I was 25 and then it became a thing.

‘My mum is over the moon that I’ve had it cut because I’m like the little girl she never wanted. She likes it this length but now that I’ve started, you never know.’