Olivia Attwood has openly declared her disdain for Valentine's Day, expressing a desire to be left alone in the wake of her separation from husband Bradley Dack. The television personality made these candid remarks during a recent episode of The Sunday Roast Podcast, which she co-hosts with Pete Wicks, where they delved into their most disappointing Valentine's Day experiences and weekend plans.
Emotional Revelations on Valentine's Day
Newly single Olivia, who confirmed the end of her marriage to Bradley Dack in an emotional statement earlier this month, described her ideal Valentine's Day scenario. She began by stating, 'I hate Valentine's Day and it's not just because of recent events. I've never liked it. I always say just get me a present.' Pete Wicks added to the conversation, noting, 'All the posts on social media just make you hate it even more.' Olivia responded with, 'Oh! I forgot about social media, here come all the unhappy people you know.'
Perfect Day Defined
The TV star elaborated on her preferences, saying, 'I just want flowers and a gift and to be left alone. That's my perfect Valentine's Day.' This comes after Olivia shared a motivational post about moving forward following the breakdown of her marriage. Olivia, who rose to fame on Love Island and has since built a successful presenting career, admitted she has been 'crying herself to sleep' in recent weeks.
Moving On and Financial Independence
In an apparent effort to cope, Olivia reposted an inspirational quote that read, 'If you're worried about the cost of going for it you should see the price of staying exactly where you are.' Reports suggest the marriage ended after Bradley 'crossed a line' and 'breached her trust.' Addressing the split for the first time, Olivia expressed her struggles, saying, 'I keep opening Instagram to post but I don't know what to say or do? lol vulnerability is not my bag!!! Especially on social media, it feels very much like bleeding in shark infested waters.'
She continued, 'I cry myself to sleep, then business as normal when the alarm goes off at 5am and it has been like that for a long time.' Olivia also touched on the challenges of change, noting, 'But also so much change in such a short amount of time (you know I hate that (Taurus). I never expected to be moving into this apartment alone. And I'm in over my depth for sure.' She concluded with a hopeful note, 'I want to be happy. I want Brad to be happy. Just one day at a time. For both of us. & anyone else who needs to read this.'
Financial Dynamics and Career Paths
Observers have noted that Olivia has not been wearing her wedding ring in public since the split, while Bradley has kept his on. The couple first met at a nightclub in 2015, when Olivia worked as a grid girl and Bradley's football career was promising, having been named Young Player of the Season at Gillingham FC. After splitting briefly, they rekindled in 2017. Since then, Olivia's star has risen significantly, while Bradley's career has somewhat stagnated.
Olivia now boasts an estimated net worth of £6 million, compared to Bradley's £5 million, with sources suggesting this financial disparity may have contributed to their separation. A friend shared, 'In the beginning of their relationship he was obviously the big earner as a footballer, and she now firmly stands on her own two feet. She doesn't need him at all anymore, she can be totally independent.'
At his peak, Bradley earned £18,000 per week with Blackburn, but after returning to Gillingham FC last year, his salary dropped to £3,500 per week. In contrast, Olivia earns £350,000 per series with ITV for shows like Getting Filthy Rich, The Price Of Perfection, and Bad Boyfriends, plus a £250,000 collaboration with Abbott Lyon jewellery and a six-figure deal with Maybelline. Last September, Olivia emphasized the importance of financial independence, stating, 'I think it's really important to keep your own finances and your own bank account. I don't think you need to combine finances with your partner at all. I think it's a really outdated way of thinking.'
