Olivia Attwood has been spotted conspicuously without her wedding ring following revelations that her estranged husband, Bradley Dack, is reportedly "furious" at being portrayed as the sole villain in their recent separation. The former Love Island star, 34, announced the end of their marriage last weekend and has since unfollowed the footballer on Instagram, escalating the public fallout from their private rift.
A Visible Absence and Mounting Tensions
Attwood was not wearing her wedding band during her appearance on Loose Women on Friday, a detail that has not gone unnoticed by observers. Sources indicate she has barely worn the ring since October, hinting at longer-standing marital difficulties. After the show, she was again seen without the ring outside the studio, putting on a brave face while being comforted by her close colleague, GK Barry. The two were witnessed in a 15-minute conversation, with Attwood appearing notably downbeat.
Dack's Fury and Claims of a 'PR Campaign'
However, the narrative is far from one-sided. Friends of Bradley Dack, 32, have expressed his intense anger and hurt, alleging that Olivia's public statements constitute a "carefully orchestrated PR campaign" designed to shield her reputation. In a statement to the Daily Mail, a close friend of the Gillingham FC player asserted, "He's angry and hurt that all the blame is being put on him. Olivia is making him out to be the bad guy but it's not as simple as that."
The friend elaborated, challenging the notion that Dack alone is at fault: "He is being accused... of crossing a line and breaching trust, but there has been bad behaviour from her during their time together too. It's not all one-sided. There have been a lot of problems going on in the marriage for quite some time and they've both got a part to play." While not divulging specifics about the alleged "breach of trust," the friend conceded it involved "old behaviour" but stressed that neither party has been perfect.
Separate Lives and Emotional Turmoil
The physical separation mirrors the emotional divide. Olivia has moved out of their central London apartment, relocating to a flat in the capital, while Bradley has been spending more time with his parents in Kent. Another friend highlighted the disparity in their support systems, noting, "Olivia is a big name, she's got a TV show and other people backing her. Bradley has just got his family and pals. It's not been easy for him."
Social Media Clues and Career Contrasts
Amid the turmoil, Olivia broke her social media silence on Monday, sharing a poignant video of Angelina Jolie discussing resilience and a selfie from her new, empty flat with the caption "2026.. a new home in the city I was born in." This follows a tumultuous history; the couple first met in 2015, split after Bradley's early infidelity—which prompted Olivia's Love Island stint in 2017—before reconciling and marrying in 2023 after a 2019 proposal in Dubai.
Their professional paths now starkly diverge. Olivia Attwood's star continues to ascend in entertainment, with prominent roles on ITV shows like Loose Women and This Morning, her own series, a podcast, and reported interest from US producers. In contrast, Bradley Dack's football career, once promising with clubs like Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland, has been hampered by injuries in recent years, leaving him in League Two with Gillingham. This contrast in career trajectories adds a complex layer to the personal dynamics of their split, as friends claim the portrayal of events is unfairly skewed against the footballer.
