Pete Wicks has found himself at the center of a storm after making a divisive statement that has lit up social media. In a recent interview promoting his new documentary Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, the reality TV star boldly declared, “It might sound harsh, but it’s true — I prefer dogs to people.”

While some fans praised Pete for his honesty and passion for rescue animals, others didn’t hold back in expressing their outrage. Critics flooded social media with backlash, accusing him of being disrespectful, arrogant, and dismissive toward people. Many argued that, as a public figure, Pete should be more mindful of the influence his words have.

“It’s ridiculous — people are fighting real battles, and this guy says he prefers dogs over humans? Completely tone-deaf,” one furious user posted on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, “Celebrities like Pete Wicks need to remember they have a platform — promoting love for animals doesn’t mean putting down humanity.”

The controversy overshadowed the initial buzz surrounding Pete’s heartfelt documentary, which explores the emotional world of dog rescue centers across the UK. Pete, who owns two rescue French bulldogs, Eric and Peggy, spoke openly about the impact dogs have had on his life, sharing that he broke down in tears multiple times during filming

Pete owns two rescued French bulldogs - Eric and Peggy - who has one eye and he regularly posts about his love for them on social media

Despite the firestorm, Pete has not retracted his comments. Instead, he doubled down, emphasizing the unconditional love and loyalty he has found in dogs — something he claims is harder to find among people. “Dogs don’t judge you, they don’t betray you — they just love you,” he reiterated.

The uproar shows no signs of slowing down, leaving many wondering whether Pete’s brutal honesty will ultimately hurt or help his career.

Is this a moment of refreshing candor, or has Pete Wicks crossed a line?