Pete Wicks believes women are better able to understand and navigate traumatic times - and it's why he surrounds himself with 'a good circle' who help him cope with life's hurdles. Pete Wicks is currently starring in Strictly Come Dancing where his chemistry with professional partner Jowita Przystal has had fans buzzing with excitement from the outset. The handsome pair have been posting playful snaps together on social media and he revealed on his podcast, Staying Relevant, that he hosts with best friend Sam Thompson that the diminutive dancer makes him "feel good".

"What I do know is that she makes me feel good," he confessed of the time they have spent in each other’s company. "And that is really important and hopefully I make her feel good and that's a really nice place to be, you know what I mean?" Reality star Pete, who has had a reputation as a ladies’ man in the past, certainly appreciates the company of women, whether they are love interests or just friends. In fact he credits his female pals with helping him through life’s tricky patches.

In an interview on Lorraine before the launch of Strictly he spoke of how significant the females in his life are: '"I surround myself with a very good circle of strong women, it's really important," he told her. "Women are so much more important at understanding and getting through difficult situations. The boys go to the pub and it's like 'you alright, how are you' and that's it.

It does make a massive difference, it's not .