Pete Wicks has opened up about a deeply personal loss, revealing that his beloved French bulldog Peggy has died — weeks after he had reassured fans she was undergoing months of treatment following a serious health scare.
The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, shared the devastating news during the latest episode of his podcast Staying Relevant, explaining that Peggy passed away around a month ago — a loss he had chosen to grieve privately until now.
“I Lost Peggy Recently”
“I Lost Peggy Recently”Pete broke the news gently, after listeners noticed that only his other dog Eric had joined him in the studio.
“I know people will ask,” he said quietly, acknowledging the bond fans had formed with Peggy over the years.
“On a sad note… the reason Peggy’s not here is because I lost Peggy recently,” he told listeners.
“About a month ago.”
He explained that Eric had been brought into the office for company, admitting his older dog has been feeling lonely since Peggy’s passing.
It was a rare, unguarded moment from the TV personality — one that reflected not only loss, but the weight of a year that has taken its toll.
A Private Grief After a Public Fight
A Private Grief After a Public Fight
Back in July, Pete had revealed that Peggy had been seriously unwell, telling followers he had “nearly lost” her and that she was facing months of treatment.
At the time, he shared a hopeful photo of the pair cuddled together, writing:
“It’s been a tough week… I nearly lost her and she’s been through the wars.
But if ever there was a dog that never gives up — it’s Peggy.”
He added optimistically:
“We’ve got months of treatment ahead, but she’s got this.”
That message, now heartbreaking in hindsight, showed the depth of Pete’s determination — and the emotional rollercoaster that followed.
Why He Stayed Silent
Why He Stayed SilentPete chose not to announce Peggy’s death immediately, instead taking time away from social media to process the loss in his own way.
Those close to him say he struggled deeply, particularly as Peggy had been a constant presence through some of the most turbulent chapters of his life.
“Peggy wasn’t just a dog,” a source said.
“She was family. She was stability.”
A Quiet Christmas Ahead
A Quiet Christmas AheadEarlier this month, while promoting his U series For Dogs’ Sake, Pete admitted he had endured a “heavy year” — and revealed plans to spend Christmas Day alone with Eric.
“I imagine I’ll sit on my own with Eric and have a Pot Noodle,” he joked at the time.
“But it’s been a heavy year.”
Behind the humour, there was clear sadness.
Pete has long spoken openly about preferring the company of dogs to people, once admitting he “couldn’t stop crying” while filming emotional scenes at Basildon Dogs Trust.
Love, Responsibility — and Looking Ahead
Love, Responsibility — and Looking Ahead
Despite his grief, Pete has not ruled out adopting another dog in the future — but says any decision will be made carefully.
“It’s not just down to me,” he explained.
“I’ve got to ask Eric.”
Eric, now 12 years old, has been Pete’s companion since being rescued from Dogs Trust in 2016. Pete stressed that any future adoption would need to suit Eric’s needs as well as his own lifestyle.
“It’s really important to get it right,” he said.
“I always have done.”
A Lifelong Bond with Rescue Dogs
A Lifelong Bond with Rescue DogsPete’s love of dogs began early. As a child, he and his mum adopted their first dog Arnie when Pete was just 10.
In 2018, he adopted Peggy from French Bulldog Saviours, a rescue charity — a decision he often described as life-changing.
Over the years, Peggy became a familiar and cherished presence on Pete’s social media, often pictured curled up beside him on quiet nights at home.
One of his last posts showed Peggy resting peacefully on the sofa, captioned simply:
“A different kind of Friday night.”
Remembering Peggy
Remembering PeggyWhile Pete has yet to share a formal tribute post, listeners say the emotion in his voice spoke louder than any caption could.
For fans who followed Peggy’s journey, the news was met with an outpouring of love — messages thanking Pete for giving her a safe, devoted home.
Sometimes, the deepest losses are the quietest ones.
And for Pete Wicks, Peggy’s absence leaves a space that will never quite be filled — only honoured.
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