After months of speculation, Maura Higgins and Pete Wicks finally went public with their relationship at the Pride Of Britain Awards afterparty.

The reality stars were spotted sharing a sweet kiss at the Red Bar in Grosvenor House Hotel, London, as they celebrated late into the night.

Their romance, which first sparked in August, has been the talk of the town for quite some time.

Cozy Nights Fueling Romance Rumors

The couple has fueled dating rumors for months, especially after being seen looking cozy at a pub in London.

Just recently, they enjoyed a night out at The Ship in Wandsworth with Pete’s friends from Strictly Come Dancing.

An onlooker shared an exclusive account with MailOnline, revealing that the two were practically inseparable.

They were seen whispering sweet nothings to each other and even interlocking their legs while having drinks with Wynne Evans, Tom Dean, and Jamie Borthwick.

The witness noted, “They were all over each other; I was surprised to see them looking so close because I thought he had real chemistry with Jowita.

At one point, they were basically straddling each other and didn’t seem to care that others were watching.

You’d think Pete would be more concerned about Tom given he just got eliminated on Strictly, but he only had eyes for Maura all night!”

A Playful Response to Romance Rumors

Rumors about their romance kicked into high gear last month when they were spotted kissing outside the Broadwick Soho Hotel.

However, Maura took a playful jab at the speculation earlier this month by attending Pete’s Staying Relevant podcast tour wearing a custom T-shirt featuring a picture of their kiss along with the words “We can’t be friends” boldly displayed.

She shared a snap with Pete’s best friend, Sam Thompson, captioning it, “Hilarious night… you smashed it @samthompson @stayingrelevantpodcast.”

A History of Close Encounters

This isn’t the first time Maura and Pete have been linked romantically.

Last year, they were filmed getting cozy at Grosvenor House, where they appeared to be lost in their own world, taking selfies and engaging in a deep conversation.

Maura flashed a huge smile at Pete, who animatedly waved his arms during their chat.

This encounter happened just a year before she shared a romantic luncheon with him, where she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.