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The 'real' reason Pete Wicks sensationally bowed out of TOWIE after seven years on the reality show has now been revealed.
The star, who was friends with James Lock before he made his first appearance on the show in 2015, reportedly did not gel with his castmates anymore, although he previously told his fans he was stepping away to focus on other television projects.
Speaking to the Sun, a source revealed: 'Pete wasn't getting on great with some members of the cast as he thought a lot of them were just fame-hungry and not very authentic, especially some of the newer members of the show.
'By the same token, a lot of the cast felt like Pete acted as if he was over it and above the rest of them, so they were relieved when he announced he was leaving.'
Pete made his views about the cast clear in December on the Saving Grace podcast, saying: 'I am exactly the same off camera to on camera. The majority of them are not. Because they are all fake f***s.'
Bowing out: Pete Wicks has revealed the real reason he sensationally bowed out of TOWIE after seven years on the reality show
He also said: 'I don’t actually get on with all of the cast. Over the years a lot of people have refused to film with me.'
It comes after Pete's exit was announced last month and he told his fanbase he was taking a step away from the ITVBe series to focus on new TV projects.
Pete is looking to explore fresh opportunities away from the world of reality TV.
A source told MailOnline Pete's departure has been a huge blow for ITVBe executives, who already suffered the loss of longstanding cast member Chloe, as well as her sisters Demi and Frankie, last year.
An insider revealed: 'Pete is a hugely loved member of TOWIE both among viewers and the cast.
'But it's time for him to move on now, he's slightly older than the rest of the cast, and he's hoping to achieve more in his career after being on the show for such a long time.
'It's been a monumental
