Olivia Attwood is reportedly embracing her newfound independence following her split from husband Bradley Dack, with close friends suggesting the ITV personality no longer needs the footballer in her life. The couple, whose relationship spanned nearly a decade, are said to be heading towards divorce after what sources describe as a significant breach of trust.
The Financial Power Shift
When Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack first met at a nightclub in 2015, their financial situations were markedly different. At that time, Olivia was working as a motorsport grid girl while Bradley's football career was showing promising signs, having been named Young Player of the Season at Gillingham FC. However, the dynamics have dramatically reversed over the years.
Olivia now boasts an estimated net worth of £6 million, while Bradley's is reportedly around £5.1 million. This financial shift has been particularly stark in their earning capacities. At his peak with Blackburn Rovers, Bradley was earning approximately £18,000 per week, but since returning to Gillingham FC last year, his weekly wage has dropped to £3,500 according to Salary Sport.
Meanwhile, Olivia's television career has flourished spectacularly. She earns approximately £350,000 for each of her ITV series, which include Getting Filthy Rich, The Price of Perfection, and Bad Boyfriends. Additionally, she has secured lucrative deals including a £250,000 collaboration with Abbott Lyon jewellery and a six-figure contract with makeup brand Maybelline.
Career Trajectories Diverge
Olivia's rise to prominence began with her appearance on Love Island in 2017, which catapulted her into the public eye. Since then, she has become one of British television's most sought-after personalities, regularly appearing on Loose Women and This Morning while fronting multiple successful documentary series.
Her career expansion includes a weekly radio spot on Kiss FM with Pete Wicks and the launch of her own podcast, Olivia's House. The television star has even received multiple offers from American production companies, indicating potential international expansion of her brand.
In contrast, Bradley's football career has experienced setbacks. After transferring from Blackburn Rovers to Sunderland FC in 2023, he was released after just one season despite the club having an option for a one-year extension. His return to League Two side Gillingham represents a significant step down from his previous positions.
The Relationship Timeline
The couple's relationship has been characterised by numerous challenges from the beginning. They initially split after just three months together in 2015, reportedly after Olivia discovered Bradley had cheated during the early stages of their romance. They reconciled in 2017, months after Olivia's brief relationship with former Love Island co-star Chris Hughes ended.
Bradley proposed during a romantic getaway to Dubai in 2019, and the couple married at London's Bulgari Hotel two years later. However, friends now suggest the relationship is "over for good" following what has been described as Bradley's recent breach of trust.
Long-Distance Struggles
The geographical demands of their respective careers created significant strain on the marriage. Olivia's work frequently requires her to be in London, while Bradley's football commitments have kept him based in various locations including Cheshire and Kent.
Olivia has been transparent about these challenges, telling the Daily Mail last September: "Me and Brad never pretend to have a perfect relationship. My work and his work take precedence over everything. We have to navigate our relationship all the time."
She added: "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."
Moving Forward Separately
Since news of their separation emerged last week, Olivia has taken several symbolic steps indicating the relationship's conclusion. She has unfollowed Bradley on Instagram, moved into a London flat, and removed her wedding ring. During recent family celebrations in Germany for her father's birthday, Bradley was notably absent, and Olivia appeared without her wedding band.
The television personality has long advocated for financial independence in relationships, stating last year: "I think it's really important to keep your own finances and your own bank account. I don't think you need to combine finances with your partner at all. I think it's a really outdated way of thinking."
Friends close to the couple suggest Olivia now "firmly stands on her own two feet" and "doesn't need him at all anymore." The source added: "In the beginning of their relationship, he was obviously the big earner as a footballer, and she now can be totally independent."
As both individuals navigate this new chapter, Olivia continues to expand her media empire while Bradley focuses on his football career with Gillingham FC. Their separation marks the end of a relationship that weathered numerous challenges but ultimately succumbed to the pressures of diverging career paths and personal circumstances.
