Former Love Island star Olivia Hawkins reveals that show has 'hindered' her love life ever since
ok.co.ukLove Island star Olivia Hawkins has revealed that her stint on the reality show has made dating more difficult.The 28 year old appeared on the winter series of the hit ITV show in 2023 and was in a couple with Maxwell Samuda before they were dumped on day 45.
Since her time on the show, Olivia reflected on how her experience has changed the way she dates. Speaking to the Daily Star at the launch party of O Beach, where SHEIN was celebrating their Island Edit, Olivia revealed: "I am dating but I'm not in a rush to settle down.
Love Island has definitely hindered things I'd say, it's so much harder now." She continued: "You don't know people's intentions, it's a lot harder.
I think people assume we're probably more intimidating or something now.The only way people approach me mainly is on Instagram, but they don't even message, it's just a like of a story or something!" After leaving the villa hand in hand with her ex Maxwell, 25, the couple decided to split just weeks after the show ended.
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