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Pete Wicks says Zara McDermott 'pushed' him to do Strictly as he admits he's 'never seen' show


The Only Way Is Essex's Pete Wicks has opened up about his upcoming stint on Strictly Come Dancing, and how his former Made in Chelsea star friend Zara McDermott 'pushed' him to do it

On Lorraine Kelly's ITV show today, Monday 2 September, Pete Wicks, 36, credited Zara McDermott as a driving force behind his decision to join Strictly Come Dancing. Pete Wicks says his pal Zara McDermott “pushed” him to compete on Strictly (Image: David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)"I did a photoshoot the other day, and wow, it was interesting. Pete will be competing against the likes of EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, The X Factor winner Shayne Ward, and Sarah Hadland of Miranda fame.

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