Olivia Attwood Jokes About Strait Jacket Amid Post-Split Stress and Household Mishaps
Olivia Attwood, the former Love Island star, has humorously suggested she might need a strait jacket as her troubles continue following her separation from husband Bradley Dack. The 34-year-old television personality confirmed the split earlier this month in an emotional statement, with reports indicating their marriage ended after the footballer 'crossed a line' and 'breached her trust'.
Throwing Herself Into Work Amid Personal Turmoil
Since announcing the separation, Olivia has immersed herself in her professional commitments, sharing details of her hectic Wednesday schedule that included a photo shoot, attendance at the EE BAFTA Rising Star Party, and a late-night spray tan appointment at 11pm. However, her plans for rest were disrupted when she discovered her washing machine had broken down and was leaking water all over the floor of her new London home.
Posting a photograph of the malfunctioning appliance on social media, Olivia captioned the image: 'Now this is leaking all over the floor. I'm up at 5am, catch me in a strait jacket soon.' This lighthearted remark underscores the mounting pressures she faces while managing both personal challenges and career demands.
Addressing the Breakup Publicly
The high-glamour shoot comes after Olivia addressed the breakup for the first time on Instagram, admitting she had been 'out of her depth' and expressing her desire for Bradley to find happiness. The couple parted ways in January after two years of marriage, with reports suggesting Bradley had 'breached her trust', though specific reasons for their separation remain undisclosed.
Following the split, Olivia unfollowed Bradley on Instagram and was photographed without her engagement and wedding rings, while Bradley has continued to wear his wedding band. The ITV star has spoken openly about how the beginning of the year has been exceptionally difficult as she navigates the relationship breakdown while maintaining an intense work schedule.
Non-Stop Professional Commitments
Olivia's relentless schedule shows no signs of slowing down. She is set to host ITVX's latest cooking competition, The Heat, while continuing her Olivia's House podcast and co-hosting a KISS FM radio show with Pete Wicks. Additionally, she is filming the next installment of her documentary series Getting Filthy Rich and celebrating her recent collaboration with Garnier.
During an appearance on Jamie Laing's Great Company podcast on Wednesday, Olivia discussed her relationship with Bradley, highlighting her transparency with fans and referencing the 'tough' year they experienced before deciding to separate. She explained: 'I can't really bull**** people, I am unfiltered, I am happy to share a lot. I know that a lot of people will relate to the kind of year that Brad and I had.'
Reflections on Relationship Challenges
Olivia elaborated on the pressures faced by young married couples with demanding careers, noting: 'You know, like young, married people that have their careers and they're both high pressure and you're doing your thing, it's so easy to become disconnected. I think it's some big dirty secret that no one wants to talk about.'
She emphasized that relationships require active effort, stating: 'It's no joke, relationships are work, and I don't mean they should be laborious and drain you, but you do have to actively put into them.' As a Loose Women panelist, Olivia has been candid with her audience about marital struggles over the past year.
Navigating Career Success and Personal Life
In September, Olivia admitted the couple had endured a 'challenging' six months when questioned about their relationship, shortly after being photographed looking close to Pete Wicks on a boat in Ibiza. She explained that as her career flourished with recommissions of all her TV shows, including Getting Filthy Rich, it took precedence in her relationship, requiring constant navigation of busy schedules.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Olivia revealed: 'Me and Brad never pretend to have a perfect relationship, we have been up, down, left, backwards, and the last six months have been really challenging for us. My work and his work take precedence over everything, we have to navigate our relationship all the time.'
She acknowledged the realities of adult relationships, adding: 'It's the boring side of being an adult in a long term relationship, we constantly have to work at it and that's just the truth. No one else really wants to say that part out loud but it is difficult at times.' Olivia emphasized transparency, noting that both she and Bradley have made mistakes, and perfection is unattainable when examined closely.
