Olivia Attwood has made pointed comments about mothers-in-law during a podcast recording that occurred mere hours after news broke of her separation from husband Bradley Dack. The Love Island star, 34, reportedly ended her marriage to the Gillingham FC footballer just two years after their lavish wedding ceremony, with sources indicating the couple are now "heading for divorce."
Podcast Remarks Spark Speculation
Following her first public appearance since the split announcement, Olivia appeared on her podcast The Sunday Roast with co-host Pete Wicks. The conversation turned to family dynamics at weddings, specifically referencing the recent controversy surrounding Brooklyn Beckham's accusation that his mother Victoria "hijacked" his first dance with wife Nicola Peltz at their 2022 nuptials.
Olivia offered a cynical interpretation of events, suggesting Victoria's friend Marc Anthony had deliberately created the moment. "That to me, cynically was not an accident," she remarked. "He's doing his friend Victoria a little like 'OK [Nicola's] family is super powerful and it's all about her family and their house' and I'm going to give you a little moment."
"Weddings Do Something to Mothers"
The discussion then took a more personal turn as Olivia reflected on her own experiences. "My sister and I have been married, I need to be careful," she stated cautiously before adding: "Weddings do something to mothers, there's a chemical change in their brain that happens when their son or daughter gets married."
Pete Wicks humorously addressed Olivia's own mother following these comments, saying: "Hi Jen hope you're well!" Olivia continued by criticising what she perceived as inappropriate behaviour at weddings, describing situations where "two massive families" argue about "who are the most important in that day or the most powerful."
Marriage Breakdown Details Emerge
Sources have confirmed to the Daily Mail that Olivia and Bradley's relationship is conclusively over following what has been described as a "breach of trust" by the footballer. The couple, who first met in 2015, had experienced numerous challenges throughout their relationship, including distance, demanding careers, and previous infidelities.
Olivia had previously been based in Cheshire with Bradley but recently relocated to a London flat amid rumours their marriage was struggling. The couple's relationship timeline includes:
- Initial meeting in 2015
- Olivia's participation in Love Island in 2017 after discovering Bradley had cheated
- Reconciliation following her brief relationship with former co-star Chris Hughes
- Engagement during a romantic Dubai getaway in 2019
- Wedding at London's Bulgari Hotel two years ago
Career Demands and Relationship Strains
The This Morning presenter, who also fronts her own dating series Bad Boyfriends inspired by Bradley's past behaviour, has been transparent about marital difficulties. In September, she admitted the couple had endured a "challenging" six months, attributing part of the strain to their busy professional schedules.
"My work and his work take precedence over everything," Olivia explained. "We have to navigate our relationship all the time. 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."
She added with characteristic honesty: "No one else really wants to say that part out loud but it is difficult at times. I have messed up and done stuff, Brad has messed up. It's really easy to pretend you're perfect but no one is if you just dig a little deeper."
Recent Developments and Public Signals
Observant fans noted several indicators of trouble in recent months. The couple moved out of their Cheshire home in December, initially sparking concerns about their relationship's stability, though the plan was reportedly to purchase a property closer to London to accommodate both their careers.
Further signs emerged when Olivia travelled to Germany to celebrate her father's birthday without Bradley, and was photographed not wearing her wedding ring during the festivities. Since the split became public, she has unfollowed Bradley on Instagram, having already spent months avoiding posting couple photographs to prevent creating a misleading impression of their relationship status.
A source close to the situation revealed: "Olivia and Bradley have had a long relationship full of ups and downs. They have always managed to overcome any problems between them, including distance, their busy careers, and, in the past, betrayals from Bradley's side. But after meeting over a decade ago, Bradley's recent breach of trust, which came as a complete shock to Olivia, has led them to end their marriage."
The insider emphasised the finality of the decision: "After being on and off at the start of their romance, some people have questioned whether this breakup is temporary, but it's definitely not. Olivia knows now is the time to move on for good, and while it's heartbreaking for her, she believes it's the only way to end their marriage on the best terms possible."
