Pete Wicks on Why You Shouldn't Do Reality TV | Private Parts Podcast

TOWIE star Pete Wicks joins Jamie today on the sofa and we’re talking all about the dark side of reality TV.
In this ep, Pete shares his most vulnerable moments, including why he wishes he never did reality TV, the hardest year of his life, and his near death experiences…
Oh and of course we also discuss the famous I really wanna f**k you moment with Megan McKenna. Steamy...
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[@stung3848]

"I had a real job, dignity and a career before all this" brilliant line 😂

[@beelarehman5992]

Im always surprised when i hear him talk. So self aware and astute. What an interesting chap.

[@andreamccawlaverty]

It’s very unfortunate a father has missed out on such a wonderful son. 💕

[@Rorigregspace]

Wow what a beautifully honest complicated bloke. Self awareness can be both beautiful and an absolute nightmare cross to bear. Once you realise most things in life are bullshit it's hard to find joy in anything. Whoever said ignorance is bliss is spot on.

[@lollybaby2]

Nah. There is loads of joy around.

[@irenegresham1519]

I think maybe his not Really a confident Person once his away from the cameras.

[@hannahhatzel141]

Very self aware and intelligent comment

[@bonniebell558]

I met Pete while working behind the scenes as the makeup artist crew at towie and he was so welcoming and polite, even came out his way to introduce his self and get to know who we are etc, this made us feel very comfortable and welcomed. Great episode 😊

[@BamblingsofNaffy]

I really appreciate Pete for being so open and also Jamie for making Pete so comfortable. You can tell they both have the utmost respect for each other xxx

[@chantellescarlet56]

I met Pete once, having no preconception - yet walked away thinking that he is one of the nicest, warmest and kindest strangers I have ever had an encounter with.

[@madflavour8548]

Lies you meet him thinking bad things about him

[@x97s]

😂😂​@@madflavour8548

[@amandarose2736]

FAVOURITE PODCAST you’ve ever done! Absolutely adore Pete he seems like such a genuine man with a heart of gold. ❤️

[@privatepodcast]

Thanks SO much Amanda 💛

[@tomyates-zs6zk]

Totally blown away by Pete - so honest and articulate, could have listened to this all day. Chapeau Jamie, great guest choice.

[@lisathomas3649]

I really Jaimie's style of interviewing people so much. Real talent.

[@privatepodcast]

Wow thanks so much Lisa 💛

[@samandres304]

Agreed

[@beajai5190]

Two blokes from different starts doing wonders for progressing men’s mental health authentically and real - not easy to have these talks - they showed that while creating a safe space for each other 🎉❤ wow wow wow - I think they should both mentor some young males - new reality tv

[@florence2095]

Jamie, thank you for having Pete on your Podcast 🙏. I could listen to Pete all day. He will find his contentment when he purchases his piece of paradise, lives out the rest of his life surrounded by his goats and dogs living out whoop whoop. As for Love. It will happen when he’s not looking and when you know, you know 💜🩵🐨🐨🦘

[@predictivetext2447]

It's so nice to see to men from different class/backgrounds connect and end up at the same place

[@georgiaparis]

I really think Pete should do a show on life and his control/decisions. Amazing person and I love his realistic outlook on life, so interesting

[@monicasmith40]

I don't know how to but I would love to meet pete, what a genuinely honest and down to earth man, that is rare to find now

[@latoyaluise467]

What a brilliant episode. I didn’t expect Pete to be like this, it was very very refreshing. Loved this🥲 just free flowed naturally.

[@privatepodcast]

So pleased you enjoyed it! 💛

[@dararupert7199]

The fact Pete ever found himself on Towie was such a win for us all.

[@hannahtarbard998]

Went on a journey of belly laughs to tears listening to this. What a gem of a podcast ❤

[@Kat-ht7lc]

I love Pete. Genuine, honest, funny and handsome. Jamie, keep up these amazing podcasts, they're brilliant 👏 😊

[@privatepodcast]

Thanks Kat! 💛

[@DR2022]

What a beautiful human Pete is. I hope he realises this about himself and soon. The world needs more Pete’s.

[@carolynmurphy3697]

Hes very honest which is refreshing. Too many play games with other peoples emotions to get something out of them they want

[@hustlerchick9259]

Pete is just amazing I could watch him listen him all Day I love this version of him he’s so relatable I’d love see Pete on here loads more

[@charly2542]

Pete is so pure. So intelligent, funny and gorgeous.. such a great podcast. I’m watching this after he’s been on his own pod with Sam T! Amazing! ❤

[@sundaylass6828]

Never thought i would relate so much to Pete Wicks! From the way he wants to be there for people but can't let people be there for him, having a very small circle and loyalty all the way to his vices & how he enjoys awkwardness & pushing boundaries. Very interesting pod well done guys ❤

[@meganparker636]

Absolutely spot on, me and my other half just have normal jobs but I go to bed and feel so much love in my heart and so content. I enjoy the day to day family life and I cant actually quite believe this is my life sometimes and that we have our own home and children.

[@taragould4144]

I know exactly how you feel. I am so content with the small things in life. Friends and family may have better jobs or more money, but I can honestly say I'm so happy in my life and truly appreciate where I am because my mind is genuinely happy ❤

[@shirleycarroll1698]

Delighted for you

[@lisama4903]

Awesome down to earth chat with Pete. A lot of unanswered questions answered here. Loved it .

[@debbiemoorcroft6767]

Wise words, nice chap and proves that “ things and money “ can’t buy dreams and feelings. ❤

[@TheCazz10]

I think this is your best podcast to date. 5 stars

[@privatepodcast]

WOW Thank you Carolyn 🥰💛

[@superflyjimmysnucka9068]

Pete Wicks is very good at telling people what they want to hear!

[@katkat7261]

Wow, Jamie. Nice to see the real you. I have just rewatched Made in Chelsea and now I understand when you say it was business for you. You created a kind of persona for the audience. Great talks.

[@katieq1555]

Great episode Jaime, loved this open conversation between you both. Hope Pete can be less hard on himself and find what he’s looking for xxx

[@privatepodcast]

💛

[@Charlotte-ir8ew]

I adore pete. What an incredible man. Xx

[@Leeh468]

What a brilliant episode, Pete is obviously a person with a big heart. I completely relate to how he feels about himself. It is hard to be at peace with yourself and like yourself. We'll done Pete, I hope you find peace and happiness. D x

[@unknown-pt7gl]

Love this so much great episode !

[@cjm018]

This was a very good podcast. Very insightful. Well done Jamie for allowing Pete to open up & Pete you are worthy.

[@sarahmillar9069]

Really enjoyed this podcast. So open and honest from Jamie and Pete.

[@GGirlxoxoA]

Loved this! Also Pete and Megan were tv gold

[@faithbabirye9980]

My perspection of Pete Wick has changed. I rate how open and honest his been about his experiences. ❤😊

[@bonnietelling1308]

Ive just found ur podcast. Now binge watching. Such a good podcast please do a part two.never related to anyone more than when he said " u know when its quiet u just wana scream and see what everyone does" i have these urges on a daily basis. 😂😂😂

[@killerheelscrime]

Love pete ❤ he was one of my favourites on towie. Im the same i live in the middle of nowhere with my dog and that makes me happy. "Good people do bad things and bad people do good things" ~ pete wicks

[@tejumade2930]

This is a fantastic episode. Pete is a great guy. Enjoyed the conversation between you two.

[@aimeeandrewartha8009]

Perfect guest! One of my fav eps yet ❤

[@privatepodcast]

Thank you Aimee, so pleased you enjoyed it! 💛

[@natalieward4551]

Aww man, the best one yet 😍😍 loved it xx

[@ashleyturner4705]

Great episode! Absolutely loved it!

[@privatepodcast]

Thanks Ashley 💛

[@Mason67890]

Loved this ep. Defo agree one of, if not the best ep you’ve done xx

[@1Kaileegirl]

Really enjoyed this Thanks guys 😀

[@jeanettewoodhouse4348]

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to these two ...

[@staceygodwin4576]

Aww I love Pete wicks, very deep but so nice to see him vulnerable

[@clairepeters547]

Hands down the best episode yet!

[@privatepodcast]

Thanks Claire 💛

[@emimahmudi]

Loved listening to this

[@carolinemay1203]

Absolutely Brilliant! Both Jamie and Pete, very smart, lovely, interesting, clever guys ❤❤ All the best to you both xx

[@ange6076]

Pete is proper, says it how it is and he deserves to be happy and successful ❤

[@rachaelking7]

One of your best Jaime ❤️ I truly loved that

[@privatepodcast]

💛💛

[@shanice_smith]

love this episode🙌

[@michaelabradford4183]

Great episode Jamie love your interviews.Watched towie first series but not since so dont know anything about Pete but seems such a nice genuine bloke x

[@kieransetchell9333]

What a podcast that was !!!!! Go on Pete

[@rebeccafletcher6749]

Love Pete, i just hope he allows himself to feel the happiness he deserves and let people in. I think that will give him his peace of mind that he talks about wanting.

[@justylktk2731]

Absolutely loved this. 😊

[@privatepodcast]

Thank you 💛

[@EvasNan2020]

What a great 50 Minutes+ guys, thanks x

[@victorwhite7822]

Im christina jamie loved you growing up on made in chelsea if i came in your show amd told you what i went threw youd be in tears love this x

[@Leeh468]

What a beautiful soul you are, Pete. I dearly hope that one day, you find peace and happiness. I fully relate to how you feel about you. I hope one day you let those around you in and put your barriers down. Everyone deserves happiness, including you. Lol xxc

[@kayles88]

Being rejected by a parent often causes a significant amount of damage psychologically. Pete is so hard on himself but I think he's lovely - a kind, genuine, and compassionate human being. Not perfect of course, because nobody is. I think that the persona he's created for the media is purely his way of keeping that wall up.

[@LM-km8md]

Sometimes you don’t have a choice but to walk away from people who are ruining your peace,even if they are blood,I agree Pete.

[@identitywithheld1027]

Creating Pirate Pete to conceal negative 'Self-Perception' sustains that negative 'self-perception' whilst concealing it from others. This is a psychological complex that can only be undone by objectively defining 'self-perception' and challenging it. If an individual believes they are a tree it doesn't matter how many people try to convince them they are not, it's not until they independently come to an alternative conclusion that they experience personal transformation.

[@marleymckenzie59]

Love the both of you ! Prob cause we are all Scorpions lol , you two are So real yet hysterically funny . Can relate to Pete a lot always have done . So refreshing to see how truthful you both are ❤️

[@privatepodcast]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@lolakemmy822]

What a beautiful podcast. Two lovely men! Just great

[@ChantelJennings-rr5oz]

Ah love Pete & Jamie ❤❤❤

[@vickygeorgiou114]

V good podcast. I think Jamie is great at this. And Pete said some profound stuff.

[@maryomeara1746]

Best podcast I'm glad Sam has him

[@archieleach9697]

Pete’s the best!

[@paulcassidy6016]

good people do bad things and bad people do good things .. love that

[@kellissacallipo7473]

That was so bloody good

[@emmacawtheray]

Wow this really hit me 😢😢

[@chelseahattersley6193]

Fantastic episode, i love listening to Pete but also you as a host is brilliant.

[@privatepodcast]

🥰🥰 Thanks so much Chelsea!

[@kevinayres317]

What a fantastic conversation by both men, very interesting, meet joe black, my favourite

[@amelie710]

Jamie why have you not been back on would I lie to you?? I’ve just rewatched that episode, it’s one of the best pls go on it again ❤

[@user-fm8br2my4n]

Great show

[@m3vvyhussain806]

PETE IS JUST DOWN TO EARTH 😊

[@rachelbuchanan7148]

This was top gents. The end though...what a guy Pete is :)

[@teddyfrench7076]

I am so ignorantly surprised by Pete in this podcast. I have always had a soft spot for him but I always thought that he came across (thanks to TOWIE editing!) a bit arrogant and at times blasé about others feelings by putting himself first at any opportunity. However, I wish everyone who had the same ignorance as me would take the opportunity to listen to him speak in such an eloquent (with a few Essex expletives that keeps his “normal” charm!) open and honest appeal. Loved this boys ♥💙♥

[@user-dt6ip1tn8n]

I think it was because of the Megan scene where he gets caught out and she was devastated! He was shafted by the producers, love to ya Pete

[@galaxybabeoxo9]

Never watched TOWIE or MIC but I loved this podcast so much 😊

[@privatepodcast]

Thank youu 💛

[@LoTrader87]

Wow. Didnt think clicking on this thumbnail would have me shedding tears

[@margaretdownie4407]

Scared incase he would do what his father did, walked away and caused pain and hurt. So he doesn't trust himself not to cause pain to the people that love him. Just my humble opinion. Great show 👌👏👏👏👏👏💜

[@lorip8373]

People with abandonment issues can either have avoidant personality types or anxious attachment styles which I can definitely relate to due to childhood trauma. I think Pete falls into the avoidant category so as to prevent himself from losing someone close to him again, hurting them in the way he experienced and is quite clearly still wounded from, but hopefully one day he'll meet that person that will make those walls come down and he'll just fall without even realising it. He just hasn't found that person yet and it will probably happen when he faces that trauma fully within himself 🥰

[@lozb1631]

Loved you both. Just a comment that pete's microphone needed to be closer to him as his vocals were quieter than Jamie's but great, loved it

[@flossssssy]

Miss Mytton :( he and Jamie bounce off each other so well!

[@debrabrennan1784]

Pete lovely man so genuine x

[@rebeccabee2058]

Keep doing your work for dogs Pete! xxx

[@jennajones3413]

Brilliant. Just brilliant 😂

[@Jstar13]

Genuine soul

[@michaelanderson5173]

These two have had a boot or three, and had a great conversation 👌

[@slats1987]

I'm loving the reality ones, I'd love you to have some of the super interesting characters on, Francis maybe, Fred, Mark vandelli etc

[@resellex5091]

francis used to host with him in the early days

[@sadeoyewole3993]

i love him

[@andrechilver7783]

Top bloke mr wick great podcast

[@privatepodcast]

Thank you Andre!

[@angelamunashematsa6028]

That story about him and Megan is killing me 😂😂😂😂

[@Juls27989]

Makes me wonder if his father leaving the family home when he was young is the reason he dosnt like getting to close to people/girlfriends. But fair play he sounds like a lovely person.

[@antaliadelgado6668]

He’s great

[@dmac6704]

This is so sad because I feel what Pete is saying on a deep level. There is far too much pressure on men in this society.

[@maryhughes7929]

Surrounded by goats and dogs! Oh Peter I love you. ❤️

[@michellemclarnon868]

It’s been a long time coming but better late than never