MAURA Higgins could be set for a huge blow in her relationship with Pete Wicks after he admitted the "real reason" he can't settle down.
Love Island star Maura, 34, and Towie legend Pete, 36, have been going from strength to strength since they started dating last August.
The pair have been keen to keep their relationship a secret and have only given fans small snippets of information.
However, in a new interview, eternal bachelor Pete has talked about why he has never settled down properly with a woman.
Over the years the lothario has dated a string of beauties including Megan McKenna and Chloe Sims.
Pete is now completely smitten with Maura, but in a new interview has revealed why he has never been in a long term romance.
Speaking to The Times, he said: "[Settling down] is the bit I just can’t do.
"The minute a relationship gets to the point where I seem to be having an impact on someone’s life, it scares the shit out of me.”
Speaking about past relationships, Pete added: "Yeah. Over the years, people have tried to understand me, but if you don’t understand yourself, it’s very difficult for anyone else to understand you.”
Meanwhile, the couple have been enjoying a string of cosy dates and trips away.
Maura recently posted from the exclusive Sheesh restaurant in Chigwell, a known date spot for the Towie cast.
This was followed by a trip to the Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, where rooms start from £295 per night as well as an annual membership of £2,750.
I'm A Celeb's Sam Thompson breaks silence on Maura Higgins' romance with best mate Pete Wicks as he says 'can't wait to welcome you into the family'
I'm a Celebrity star Maura and Pete also shared a glimpse inside their last holiday, a £243 a night lakehouse break.
The reality TV couple jetted to Maura's native Ireland for the festive period and stayed at the Glasson Lakehouse Spa & Golf Club.
Last week, The Sun shared exclusive pictures of Maura and Pete packing up a Mercedes with cases as they headed off on a another trip together.
After months of speculation about their romance , Pete's best pal Sam Thompson cheekily "welcomed Maura to the family" when she appeared on I'm A Celebrity spin-off, Unpacked.
Fresh out of the jungle, Maura also addressed the romance rumours on an appearance of This Morning, telling Alison Hammond: "You do forget about the cameras, and I do like to keep things private.
"But let's be real, I said it. I can't remember saying it, but I said the words 'I miss him.'"
"I do miss him, like I missed all my friends and family.
"Honestly, he's been so supportive, honestly. I didn't know if he was still in Strictly and I'm so proud of him, he's proud of me, and I can't wait to see him when I get back."
