Pete Wicks has admitted he thought he would ‘never be enough’ as he discussed his battles with mental health.
The former TOWIE star, 36, revealed the name of his book Never Enough: My Words Unfiltered came from his first tattoo as he thought ‘he’d never be enough’.
He joined Vicky Pattison on stage for his In Conversation With event on Tuesday evening, where he thanked fans for the ‘amazing messages’ e received following the success of his new book – which has become a Sunday Times bestseller.
While on stage, Pete said: ‘The first tattoo I ever got was Never Enough because I never thought I’d be enough. That’s where the title came from.’
Pete wanted the book to be ‘relatable’ for readers, adding: ‘I’d just like people to go away knowing that they are enough.
Pete Wicks has admitted he thought he would ‘never be enough’ as he discussed his battles with mental health
The former TOWIE star, 36, revealed the name of his book Never Enough: My Words Unfiltered came from his first tattoo as he thought ‘he’d never be enough’
‘To be able to explain how you really feel is difficult and I think we all sometimes mislabel how we feel, but I want people to know it’s fine not to be ok all the time. You just have to be willing to keep putting in the work!’
He was further praised by TV star Vicky, who said: ‘I always knew the misconceptions about you were untrue. You may not know this, but you were actually the first man in my life I truly respected. I could tell you’ve been raised well be strong women.’
Then the TOWIE star went on revealing the book was his ultimate gift for his beloved mum.
‘The most important person to me when writing this book was my mum. There were things in there that I hadn’t even told her which were really healing for our relationship,’ he said.
‘There is no one I look up to more than her. Speaking to her about the past has been therapeutic. Losing my nan brought me and my mum closer but I wanted to write this book as I knew my nan would be proud I had the bollocks to do it.’
He finished sharing a heartfelt message to the audience: ‘I’ve always been a shoulder to cry on for other people but you can’t really help anyone unless you help yourself first. The book gave me an opportunity to refresh and recharge.’
Pete has recently insisted Zara McDermott ‘loves Strictly‘ and will be his ‘number one fan’ when he competes.
He signed up for Strictly Come Dancing just days after it emerged his friend Zara, 27, was physically and verbally abused by her professional dance partner Graziano Di Prima while on last year’s series.
Yet Pete insisted it hadn’t stopped Zara supporting him as he told MailOnline: ‘Zara loves the show, and she’s been a massive support so she will probably be my number one fan.’
He joined Vicky Pattison for his In Conversation With event on Tuesday evening, where he thanked fans for the ‘amazing messages’ e received following the success of his new boo
‘The most important person to me when writing this book was my mum. There were things in there that I hadn’t even told her which were really healing for our relationship,’ he said
Pete has recently insisted Zara McDermott ‘loves Strictly ‘ and will be his ‘number one fan’ when he competes
Pete signed up after it emerged his friend Zara, 27, was physically and verbally abused by her professional dance partner Graziano Di Prima while on last year’s series (Zara and Graziano pictured)
When it was suggested Zara could teach him some moves, he quipped: ‘It’s my partner that’s going to teach me everything so I’m just excited to get going.’
Pete previously opened up about how Zara had been the driving force behind him deciding to sign up.
During an appearance on ITV‘s Lorraine on Monday, he admitted: ‘Zara was the one that kind of pushed me to do this because she loves the show. I was quite honest about the fact I had never actually seen it.
‘The first time I saw Strictly was the first live show last year when Zara was on and I just thought wow, this is amazing – but I never imagined myself doing it. Sequins, all that stuff, is not necessarily my style.’
He added: ‘I am petrified. I’m like a Ferrari from the waist down and Volvo from the top half. I’ve got the hips but nothing else.’
STRICTLY LINE-UP 2024
Chris McCausland
Age: 46
Profession: Comedian
Chris says: ‘If anybody out there is thinking – How the hell is he going to do that? – then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing.’
Dr. Punam Krishan
Age: Unknown
Profession: GP and broadcaster
Punam says: ‘I have watched Strictly every year and it feels extra special that it’s the 20th year, I can’t believe I will be the one getting Strictly-fied.’
Toyah Willcox
Age: 66
Profession: Singer, actor, presenter
Toyah says: ‘I’m super excited and love this show. To be a part of it, the spray tan the glitter. Its a landmark year for me I came a pensioner, Glasto and now I get spray tans.’
Pete Wicks
Age: 36
Profession: Reality star
Pete says: ‘Dancing live in front of the nation every Saturday? Absolutely terrifying.’
Shayne Ward
Age: 39
Profession: Actor and singer
Shayne says: ‘I’m no stranger to live TV, but dancing Latin and Ballroom in front of millions is a whole new level.’
Tom Dean
Age: 24
Profession: Olympic medal winning swimmer
Tom says: ‘Now I can officially talk about how excited I am to get stuck into something new, meet some brilliant people and get dancing’
Nick Knowles
Age: 61
Profession: TV presenter
Nick says: ‘I am going to really go for it I will throw myself at it 100 per cent!’
Montell Douglas
Age: 38
Profession: Former Team GB Olympian and current Gladiator
Montell says: ‘Hopefully a few of my Gladiator moves will come in handy with the Tango or Paso Doble!’
JB Gill
Age: 37
Profession: Singer
JB says: ‘A lot of the ballroom styles are very alien to me – I didn’t do those dances growing up. I am not a trained dancer.’
Wynne Evans
Age: 52
Profession: Opera singer, presenter
Wynne says: ‘The stuff I’m nervous about is the ones that involve jumping, I don’t really want to do the jive, I’m nervous about that.
Tasha Ghouri
Age: 25
Profession: Model and reality star
Tasha says: ‘I’ve been watching the show since I was little – it’s a firm Ghouri family favourite – so this is a total dream come true.’
Sarah Hadland
Age: 53
Profession: Actress
Sarah says: ‘I feel particularly excited to be part of such an iconic show in its 20th year.’
Jamie Borthwick
Age: 30
Profession: EastEnders star
Jamie says: ‘I had a ball doing the Christmas special, so when I was asked to join it was the easiest yes!’
Sam Quek
Age: 35
Profession: Former GB hockey player and presenter
Sam says: ‘I am so relieved it is out there now it has been hard to keep a secret! The rumours were spreading and I had to lie! I am used to dancing on a girls night out but I will give it my all’
Paul Merson
Age: 56
Profession: Former footballer
Paul says: ‘I won’t worry about it until it starts but when it does I will be nervous – I have only danced three times in my life!’
