Bradley Dack appeared downcast as he was photographed wearing his wedding ring during his first public sighting on Thursday, following the announcement of his split from wife Olivia Attwood. The couple, who tied the knot in 2023, are said to be "heading for divorce" after the Gillingham FC player reportedly "breached her trust."
Mixed Signals Amid Marital Breakdown
While Olivia has removed her wedding ring, Bradley has chosen to keep his on, indicating he remains hopeful they can reconcile. He wore the ring throughout a recent football training session, where he kept his head low and appeared visibly subdued. This contrast in their public displays highlights the emotional complexity of their separation.
Olivia's Move to London and Social Media Activity
Since news of their split emerged, Olivia Attwood, the 34-year-old Love Island star, has relocated to London. She has also unfollowed Bradley on Instagram and has begun sharing insights into how she is coping with this difficult period. Earlier this week, she posted a poignant video featuring Angelina Jolie offering advice for those "going through a hard time."
The clip shows Jolie urging viewers to "go right through it" and fully experience their emotions rather than avoiding them. Olivia broke her social media silence on Monday by giving fans a glimpse of her new, empty flat in London, captioning a selfie with "2026.. a new home in the city I was born in." An accompanying video showed her sitting in the empty living room with the caption: "That dream was planted in your heart for a reason."
A Relationship History of Ups and Downs
The couple first met in 2015, but their romance faced early challenges when Olivia discovered Bradley had cheated during the initial months. Heartbroken, she decided to sign up for Love Island in 2017, where she rose to fame. After a brief fling with co-star Chris Hughes ended, she and Bradley reconciled, and he proposed during a romantic getaway to Dubai in 2019.
However, sources now claim that just two years after their wedding at London's Bulgari Hotel, the marriage has broken down. A source revealed: "Olivia and Bradley have had a long relationship full of ups and downs. They have always managed to overcome problems, including distance, busy careers, and past betrayals from Bradley's side. But his recent breach of trust, which came as a complete shock to Olivia, has led them to end their marriage."
Public Struggles and Career Pressures
Olivia has been open with her fanbase about the struggles in her marriage over the past year. In September, she admitted the couple had endured a "challenging" six months, shortly after being pictured looking close to podcaster Pete Wicks on a boat in Ibiza. She explained that as her career continued to soar, with recommissions of all her TV shows including Getting Filthy Rich, it took priority in her relationship.
She told the Daily Mail: "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. My work and his work take precedence over everything. We have to navigate our relationship all the time. It's the boring side of being an adult in a long-term relationship."
Recent Developments and Speculation
The couple moved out of their Cheshire home in December, initially sparking fears about their relationship. However, the plan was reportedly to buy a new property closer to London following Bradley's move to Gillingham F.C. and Olivia's increasingly busy schedule requiring her to be in the capital regularly.
Shortly before the breakup was revealed, Olivia travelled to Germany with her family to celebrate her father's birthday, but Bradley did not join her. Eagle-eyed fans noticed she wasn't wearing her wedding ring during the festivities. The couple had been on the rocks for months after Olivia raised eyebrows with pal Pete Wicks during their Ibiza trip, with photos showing them cosying up on a yacht.
Despite the apparent finality of their split, with sources insisting "it's definitely not" temporary, Bradley's continued wearing of his wedding ring suggests he hasn't given up hope entirely. As both navigate this painful period publicly, their contrasting approaches to moving forward continue to capture public attention.
