Pete Bennett has sensationally revealed to The Daily Star that some of his relationship with fellow Big Brother contestant, Nikki Grahame, was a stunt for publicity purposes.

After reading stories about his rumoured break up with new girlfriend Gemma and the revival of his and Nikkis relationship, Pete fumed:

“I’m fed up with being linked back to Nikki. We wouldn’t have met if it wasn’t for Big Brother, and now I want to move on with my life and forget all about it.

“I really fell for Nikki in the house. I needed her there and I was seriously upset when she was taken out. I had real feelings for her and we had something when I came out.

“But then I introduced her to my friends and she was horrific. A few drinks and she really insulted them. It was so awful. I knew then I had to finish it.

“We only carried on for the publicity. We had no relationship at all after that.

“The last thing me and Gemma need now is the papers saying me and Nikki are meeting up again. There’s no way I ever want to see that woman again. Perhaps we can be friends again in the future, but not now.

“I really love Gemma, she’s my woman. I want to be with her and I don’t want anything or anyone coming between us.�