Olivia Attwood has candidly discussed her recent separation from husband Bradley Dack while revealing which contestant she would pursue if she appeared on Love Island: All Stars. The television personality, 34, announced her split from the footballer, 32, last weekend and has since moved into her own flat in London, unfollowing Dack on Instagram in the process.
Podcast Revelation During Emotional Time
Despite her personal heartache, Attwood maintained a brave face while recording her Sunday Roast podcast with close friend Pete Wicks, 37. During their conversation, the pair discussed the current season of Love Island: All Stars, which features returning alumni seeking another chance at romance. Wicks, who admitted to watching his first ever episode of the reality show, described it as 'car crash telly' before the conversation turned to contestant Curtis Pritchard.
Curtis Pritchard Emerges as Top Choice
The discussion about Pritchard, 29, who is making his fourth appearance across various Love Island formats, prompted Wicks to suggest the dancer should 'get a real job, do something else.' Attwood humorously countered that Wicks himself had appeared on Celebs Go Dating four times before expressing her support for Pritchard's return.
'I've got no issues with Curtis being back. He's great,' Attwood stated. When the podcast hosts asked each other who they would choose as their ideal partner from the current lineup, Wicks selected Belle Hassan while Attwood revealed her preference.
'I don't know any of the boys names,' Attwood initially confessed before Wicks reminded her: 'Well you know one. Curtis. He's a big lad, tall. I think you'd be a real power couple.' Attwood agreed, confirming: 'I would probably go for Curtis.'
Addressing the Marriage Breakdown
Earlier on Saturday, Attwood had emotionally addressed her separation for the first time, admitting on social media that she has been 'crying herself to sleep' in recent weeks. The Loose Women panellist shared a photograph of unpacked boxes in her new apartment alongside a lengthy caption expressing her vulnerability.
'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 wrote. '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.'
New Beginning in London
Despite the emotional turmoil, Attwood expressed optimism about her fresh start, marking February as a new chapter after what she described as a seemingly endless January. 'I'm truly having a new start because I've moved into my apartment. Moving was an experience... I didn't realise how much stuff I had!' she revealed.
The reality star, who first found fame on Love Island's third series in 2017, has been seen without her wedding ring on multiple occasions since October, while Dack has reportedly continued wearing his. Sources suggest the Gillingham player is 'furious' about being portrayed negatively in coverage of their split, with claims that both parties share responsibility for the marriage breakdown.
Relationship History and Reconciliation
Attwood and Dack first met in 2015, but their early romance faced challenges when Attwood discovered Dack had been unfaithful. This heartbreak prompted her decision to join Love Island in 2017, where she began her rise to celebrity status. After her brief relationship with co-star Chris Hughes ended, Attwood reconciled with Dack, who proposed during a romantic Dubai holiday in 2019.
Now navigating life separately, Attwood concluded her social media post with a message of hope: '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.' She assured followers that 'normal programming and chatting will resume asap' while thanking them for their support during this transitional period.
