Olivia Attwood opened up about her personal preferences for a partner's appearance during a recent episode of ITV's Loose Women, just days after news broke of her separation from husband Bradley Dack. The 34-year-old television personality, who first gained fame on Love Island in 2017, made her return to the daytime panel for the first time this year alongside co-hosts Kaye Adams, GK Barry, and Nadia Sawalha.
Addressing Personal Matters on Air
The episode marked Olivia's first television appearance since revelations emerged earlier this month about the end of her two-year marriage to Blackburn Rovers footballer Bradley Dack. Reports indicated the split followed what was described as a "breach of trust" within their relationship. While filming in the studio, viewers noted Olivia was not wearing her wedding ring, though the tattoo on her wrist displaying the number 23 - Dack's football squad number - remained clearly visible.
Hairstyle Preferences Revealed
During discussions that ranged from Barry Keoghan's new hairstyle for his role as Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles film project to broader dating topics, anchor Kaye Adams directly asked Olivia about her preferences in men's hairstyles when considering potential partners.
Olivia confessed: "My preference would be, I like hair to be a little bit disheveled, a little bit lived in. That's the vibe I like." She elaborated further, suggesting: "I'd think maybe he was uptight if his hair was too - very severe - short back and sides."
These comments prompted immediate reaction from viewers, with one social media user speculating on platform X whether Olivia might be describing fellow television personality Pete Wicks, with whom she has worked closely for several years as co-host of The Sunday Roast on KISS FM.
Navigating Personal and Professional Life
The Loose Women episode carefully navigated Olivia's recent personal developments. While the panel did not directly address her separation at the beginning of the show, Olivia did participate in discussions about co-star Nadia Sawalha's new hairstyle, offering compliments about the transformation.
Later in the programme, conversation turned to more serious topics including contemporary women's fears about childbirth. Olivia shared thoughtful perspectives on this subject, revealing: "I'm very aware of the realities, I sometimes worry I am hyperaware of things that we don't need to be shown in such graphic detail."
Future Family Considerations
When asked by Kaye Adams about her future motherhood prospects, Olivia responded positively: "I can. I think they are part of my future..." She then reflected on conversations with friends who are already mothers, noting their honesty about the challenges of balancing career and family life.
"One of the things that is good," Olivia observed, "the myth of you can have it all at every single moment is being debunked. My friends who have had kids will be really honest with me and say anyone that says to you, you can have a baby and maintain the work rate that I have right now, consistently, through pregnancy, through postpartum, is not telling you the truth."
Recent Television Appearances
This marked Olivia's second significant daytime television appearance in recent weeks. Just two weeks prior, she had discussed her marriage on This Morning while promoting her new series Getting Filthy Rich. During that interview, she described her relationship with Dack as being "like passing ships in the night" due to their busy work schedules.
When questioned about New Year's resolutions to be a better wife, Olivia responded with characteristic humour: "Yeah I said that on Alan Carr's podcast. I said that in jest and now people keep bringing it up, I feel like I am going to be held accountable. I don't like being held accountable."
Relationship Background
Olivia and Bradley's relationship has spanned nearly a decade, beginning with their initial meeting in a London nightclub in 2015. Their romance experienced periods of separation, including when Olivia participated in Love Island in 2017 where she briefly coupled with Chris Hughes. The pair eventually reconciled, became engaged in 2019, and married in a 2023 ceremony.
Sources close to the couple have indicated that while they weathered difficulties together, the relationship ultimately fractured due to actions on Bradley's part. One insider revealed: "Olivia and Bradley are taking time apart due to a breach in trust on Bradley's side. They won't address this publicly but friends and family are aware."
The same source expressed the emotional impact of the separation: "Olivia is heartbroken. Olivia and Bradley met over a decade ago and their lives and families are so intertwined - which has made the decision to split even more devastating."
Since the separation became public, Olivia has taken several symbolic steps including unfollowing Bradley on Instagram, moving into a new home, and returning to social media where she acknowledged going through "a hard time." Her appearance on Loose Women represents her continued professional commitments while navigating this personal transition.
