Towie’s Pete Wicks threatens to quit after stress of breakup with ex Megan McKenna
The reality star has told pals the breakup has caused strain on his relationship with fellow cast members
TOWIE hunk Pete Wicks is considering quitting the ITVBe series following his split from Megan McKenna.
The reality star has told pals the very public breakup has caused strain on his relationship with fellow cast members – notably close pal Chloe Sims – forcing him to weigh up his future on the show.
His departure would be a huge blow to Towie bosses, having cemented his status as one on of the reality series' most popular stars.
A pal said: “Pete is looking forward to this series coming to an end – it’s been a stressful few weeks and the situation with Megan is beginning to take its toll.
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“He loves being a part of the show but hasn’t enjoyed watching his break-up play out in front of the nation – not to mention the constant arguments that followed and subsequent fall-outs with pals.
"Sometimes he's wondered whether it's all worth it and is currently at odds whether or not to return.
"But with a long break coming up, he hopes he'll be able to take stock, repair those damaged relationships and return a happier, more positive man."
Pete and Megan’s fiery relationship came to an end this month following a string of heated rows.
But the pair haven't escaped the drama since splitting – after rumours about Pete’s closeness with Chloe started to circulate.
Megan fell out with Chloe after photos of her looking close to Pete surfaced online.
Chloe refused to call Megan over the cosy snaps – causing ongoing tension between the pair.
Their fall out, which led to many onscreen spats, came after another huge argument kicked off between Megan and Pete.
Things got nasty between the warring pair as they had to be restrained by crew during the explosive confrontation.
Meanwhile, it looks as though Pete is going to be involved in even more drama in tomorrow night’s episode of the reality show.
The hunk has been pictured having a heated talk with co-star Georgina Kousoulou, who’s been fairly vocal about her feelings towards Megan in recent weeks.
Georgina, the girlfriend of Pete’s pal Tommy Mallet, looked anxious during the exchange.