Olivia Attwood has sparked fresh interest in her love life after making a surprisingly candid admission about relationships, romance and falling in love — just months after the breakdown of her marriage to Bradley Dack and amid growing speculation surrounding her reported closeness with Pete Wicks.
The former Love Island star, who has never been afraid to speak openly about the highs and lows of her personal life, appeared on Loose Women on Monday, May 25, where the conversation turned to love, relationships and the emotional pull of starting again after heartbreak.
And while Olivia did not directly confirm the rumours surrounding Pete, her words immediately caught attention.
The 35-year-old admitted that she still believes deeply in love, despite the painful end of her marriage earlier this year.
“I love love, and it’s great to fall in love and to be in a relationship,” she said.
It was a simple sentence — but one that arrived at a very interesting moment.
For fans following Olivia’s life over the past few months, her remarks felt loaded with emotion. After a difficult split from footballer Bradley Dack, her husband of nearly three years, Olivia has reportedly been growing closer to former TOWIE star Pete Wicks, a longtime friend who is now said to be at the centre of a blossoming romance.
Their connection has already become one of the most talked-about stories in reality TV circles, especially after the pair were reportedly spotted sharing a kiss during a night out in Soho back in March.
Since then, speculation has only intensified.
While Olivia kept her comments on Loose Women broad and thoughtful, her openness about falling in love was enough to set tongues wagging once again. She spoke about the beauty of romance, but also offered a more mature reflection on what should never be lost when someone enters a new relationship.
According to Olivia, love may be exciting, but friendships must never be pushed aside.
“But never neglect those relationships outside, because they will probably be the ones that consist your whole life,” she explained.
It was a striking comment — and one that suggested Olivia has learned hard lessons from love, loyalty and the emotional fallout of relationships that do not last forever.
Her words came after a year of major personal change.
Back in January, Olivia and Bradley ended their marriage after almost three years as husband and wife. Their relationship had stretched across more than a decade, with the pair experiencing an on-off romance before eventually tying the knot.
But the marriage came to an end earlier this year, with reports claiming Bradley had been unfaithful. Olivia has since spoken with honesty about how difficult the split has been, making it clear that walking away from someone who had been part of her life for so long was far from simple.
During a recent appearance on the Extra Dirty podcast, Olivia described the breakup as her “toughest” yet.
“This relationship spans over a decade on and off, so it’s such a big area of my life,” she said.
Her comments painted a picture of a woman not simply leaving a marriage, but closing the door on an entire chapter of her life.
Olivia explained that both she and Bradley had tried to make the relationship work. That, she said, made the end even more painful.
“And I think that when you know you tried, we both tried so many things to make it work, so of course, it’s just so sad. It’s sad,” she admitted.
The reality star also revealed why she had not rushed to speak publicly in detail about the split. For Olivia, the emotional truth was complicated. She could still care for Bradley as a person while knowing their relationship had run its course.
That honesty struck a chord with many fans.
“I can still acknowledge the fact that I like him and I love him as a person, those things can still be true while knowing that it’s run its course,” she said.
It was not the kind of breakup statement filled with bitterness or anger. Instead, Olivia described something far more painful: the sadness of loving someone, or at least still caring for them, while accepting that the relationship can no longer continue.
She even admitted that it might have been easier if she hated him — but she does not.
“I think it would be easier if I hated him, which I don’t,” she shared.
That emotional honesty has helped explain why Olivia’s latest comments about love feel so significant. This is not someone casually discussing romance from a distance. This is someone who has recently lived through the collapse of a serious, long-term relationship and is now publicly reflecting on what love means after heartbreak.
And that is where Pete Wicks enters the story.
Following her split from Bradley, Olivia has reportedly become increasingly close to Pete, with their friendship said to have developed into something more. The pair have known each other for some time, but recent reports suggest the dynamic between them has shifted.
A source previously told Closer magazine that Olivia had long been drawn to Pete and had feelings for him.
“Olivia has always been drawn to Pete and harboured feelings for him,” the source claimed.
The insider went further, alleging that Olivia had “fallen big time” and was “totally smitten” with Pete.
According to the source, their chemistry was obvious to those around them, and the secrecy surrounding the situation had made the connection even more exciting.
“They’ve spent a lot of time together — they love nights in watching movies together,” the source claimed, adding that the pair allegedly “can’t keep their hands off each other.”
While neither Olivia nor Pete has publicly confirmed a full relationship in the way fans may be hoping for, the rumours have continued to build — and Olivia’s latest remarks about how wonderful it is to fall in love have only added fuel to the speculation.
For many observers, the story has all the elements of a classic celebrity romance narrative: a painful split, a close friendship, a rumoured kiss, and now a public confession about the beauty of love.
But beneath the headlines, Olivia’s comments also reveal something more grounded.
She appears to be entering this stage of her life with a clearer sense of what matters. Her message was not simply about romance. It was also about balance, friendship and not losing yourself in the rush of a new relationship.
That may be why her words have resonated.
After a marriage breakdown that she has described as deeply painful, Olivia is not presenting herself as someone chasing drama. Instead, she seems to be acknowledging both the excitement of love and the importance of staying emotionally anchored.
Whether her connection with Pete Wicks develops into something long-term remains to be seen. But for now, Olivia’s latest comments have placed her personal life firmly back in the spotlight.
She has admitted that love still matters to her.
She has spoken about the sadness of a relationship ending after years of history.
And she has reminded fans that even after heartbreak, the idea of falling in love can still feel powerful, hopeful and deeply human.
For Olivia Attwood, this may not simply be another rumour-filled chapter in the world of celebrity romance. It may be the beginning of a new emotional era — one shaped by painful lessons, public curiosity and the possibility that love, even after heartbreak, can still find a way back in.
