Love Island’s Olivia Hawkins no stranger to reality shows and dated former Islander Jack Fowler on Youtube series
Love Island’s Olivia Hawkins is no stranger to reality TV after previously appearing in a 2019 episode of Footasylum’s Does The Shoe Fit?.
And the stunner, 27, even enjoyed a speed date with former Islander Jack Fowler, also 27, who featured in the ITV2 show’s fourth season.
Old hat: Love Island’s Olivia Hawkins, 27, is no stranger to reality TV after previously appearing in a 2019 episode of Footasylum’s Does The Shoe Fit? (pictured on the show in 2019)
During the four-minute conversation Olivia opened up about her relationship history and confided in her date that she had ‘commitment issues’.
The YouTube show follows single ladies as they speed date the show’s hosts including Jack, Chunkz, Harry Pinnero and Yung Filly.
The brunette beauty is already known having been Michelle Keegan’s body double and is close pals with TOWIE’s Sam Faiers.
Date: The stunner even enjoyed a speed date with former Islander Jack Fowler, also 27, who featured in the ITV2 show’s fourth season
Opening up: During the four-minute conversation Olivia opened up about her relationship history and confided in her date that she had ‘commitment issues’
And the singletons appeared to get on well and discussed her hometown of Brighton before planning on holidaying together in the Maldives.
Olivia then went on to say: ‘I think I’ve got commitment issues’, with Jack attempting to reassure her.
Jack was a late edition to the villa back in 2018 and coupled up with Laura Crane before the duo were dumped after receiving the fewest public votes.
High hopes: And the singletons appeared to get on well and discussed her hometown of Brighton before planning on holidaying together in the Maldives
Gorgeous: The brunette beauty is already known having been Michelle Keegan ‘s body double and is close pals with TOWIE’s Sam Faiers
It comes after Love Island viewers are already taken with the brash brunette Olivia after Monday’s launch show saw her left seething over being ditched by hunk Kai Fagan.
With many viewers are insisting she was giving ‘main character energy’ following her explosive start to the series.
The ring girl originally chose to couple up with PE teacher Kai after he took a fancy to her, but he was quick to ditch her in favour of Tanyel Revan.
After insisting to Maya Jama that he was in Love Island to find ‘the one’, Kai originally stepped forward for, and was matched with Anna-May Robey.
Breakout: Love Island fans are already taken with the brash brunette Olivia Hawkins, with many insisting she’s giving ‘main character energy’
Raging: The ring girl was left seething when Kai Fagan ditched her for Tanyel Revan during the first coupling of the series
He quickly recoupled with ring girl Olivia, when she ‘stole’ him while making her selection, despite Kai not having stepped forward for her.
Kai then ditched Olivia by stepping forward for Tanyel Revan, who selected him out of all the men in the villa.
Here’s everything you need to know about the stunner ….
Who is Olivia Hawkins? Meet the Love Island 2023 ‘knockout’ who is a Michelle Keegan body double, has starred in a Craig David music video and is pals with Sam Faiers
Who is Olivia Hawkins? Meet the Love Island 2023 ‘knockout’ who is a Michelle Keegan body double, has starred in a Craig David music video and is pals with Sam Faiers
Speaking about what she will bring to the show Olivia said: ‘I’ll bring fun, vibes, I’m a very confident, bubbly person…. maybe a little bit of drama!’.
And is ready to find Mr Right admitting: ‘I’m 27 and I’ve never been in a relationship so I feel like now I’m really ready to settle down and hopefully find the love of my life.’
Who is Olivia Hawkins?
Olivia is a true triple threat and has worked successfully as an actress, model and dancer. She has starred in music videos for Craig David and danced at Wembley Arena with Charli XCX.
Hot stuff: The brunette beauty is no stranger to the spotlight, having been Michelle Keegan’s body double and is close pals with TOWIE’s Sam Faiers
Speaking about her claim to fame she said: ‘I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life’.
She’s also played a waitress in one of the smash hit James Bond films opposite Daniel Craig.
Is Olivia Hawkins Michelle Keegan’s body double?
Olivia stood in for former Corrie actress Michelle during her 2017 Very ad and casts a striking resemblance to the star.
Claim to fame: Michelle Keegan body double Olivia Hawkins stood in for the Brassic star (right) while shooting an ad for the actress’ Very campaign in 2017
Abs! Elsewhere in her varied career she she has also stood in for Harry Potter Emma Watson, who is a brand ambassador for Prada
Elsewhere in her varied career she she has also stood in for Harry Potter Emma Watson, who is a brand ambassador for Prada.
Does Olivia Hawkins know KSI?
When she is not modelling Olivia works as a ring girl for KSI, which sees her holding cards at boxing matches.
Knockout: When she is not modelling Olivia works as a ring girl for KSI, which sees her holding cards at boxing matches
Dressed in skimpy ensembles she lets the crowd know which round the competitors are playing and has described herself a ‘knockout’.
How long has Olivia Hawkins been single?
The busty busty has revealed that she has ‘never been in a relationship’ but now hopes to change that during her time in the villa.
She said: ‘I’m 27 and I’ve never been in a relationship so I feel like now I’m really ready to settle down and hopefully find the love of my life,’
Single: The busty busty has revealed that she has ‘never been in a relationship’ but now hopes to change that during her time in the villa
Speaking about why she was single she went on to say: ‘Out of choice and maybe because in the past I’ve had commitment issues – but I’d say it’s mainly just the wrong boy, wrong time’.
What is Olivia Hawkins’ type?
Before entering the villa the villa Olivia gushed that celebrity crush was muscle bound boxer Anthony Joshua.
What is Olivia Hawkins’ Instagram?
Wow: Olivia has an impressive 10.5K followers on Instagram even before entering the villa
Olivia has an impressive 10.5K followers on Instagram even before entering the villa.
She posts slew of saucy snaps from her globe-trotting adventures where she shows off her jaw-dropping figure.
According to The Sun star’s to have liked her photos include EastEnders stars Max Bowden and Zack Morris as well as Pete Wicks.
You can find her Instagram at @livhawkinss.
Having been confined to the sofa until all of the other female Islanders had made their entrance, Olivia struggled to hide her fury.
Eventually, as the last remaining girl, Olivia was paired up with farmer Will Young, though she was quick to share her intentions to friend-zone him in favour of Haris Namani, 21.
Olivia’s brazen attitude quickly caught the attention of fans, with many taking to Twitter to note she was clearly on a mission to steal the spotlight in the villa.
Three: Kai ditched Olivia by stepping forward for Tanyel, who selected him out of all the men in the villa
Awkward! Eventually, as the last remaining girl, Olivia was paired up with farmer Will Young, though she was quick to share her intentions to friend-zone him
Playful: Her brazen attitude quickly caught the attention of fans, with many taking to Twitter to note she was clearly on a mission to steal the spotlight in the villa
Her brazen attitude quickly caught the attention of fans, with many taking to Twitter to note she was clearly on a mission to steal the spotlight in the villa.
One wrote: ‘Olivia is giving me main character energy,’ while another added: ‘Olivia must think she is the main character.’
A third also tweeted: ‘Olivia is offering up some real main character energy man, I’m here for it.’
One viewer was quick to share their thoughts, writing: ‘Olivia is lush and main character energy but Tanyel takes the biscuit for me.’
After being paired up with Will, Olivia also clocked fans’ attention by sharing a toe-curling hug with him.
The awkward moment was immediately clocked by fans on Twitter, with one penning: ‘Olivia does not fancy that guy, she just can’t stand Will already and is trying to pivot lol!’
Another added: ‘This is cringe,’ while a third wrote: ‘In what world would Olivia and Will EVER suit???’
Olivia spoke around the firepit to her a few of her fellow islanders where she admitted that the farmer ‘is not my type’.
She said: ‘He’s so lovely but he’s just not my type. We would be really good friends. I don’t want to friendzone him already but in my head I have.’
Speaking to the camera, she added: ‘With Will I’m already thinking friendship but I’m going to go in with an open mind and get to know everyone else.’
The reality star’s head looks like it might have already turned to boxer Haris after the pair had a cheeky chat by the fire pit.
The pair, who have similar careers, couldn’t contain their smiles as they joked together.
Haris reassured the ring girl that his age wouldn’t be an issue as they pinky promised not to mention it again.
Head turned: Fans might not be far off as later in the show ring girl Olivia admitted to already ‘friendzoning’ Will as she has her head turned for Haris Namani, 21, (pictured)
Speaking to makeup artist Lana Jenkins, 25, the brunette beauty admitted Haris ‘is really cute’ and that they are a ‘match made in heaven’ because of their similar jobs.
Ahead of entering the villa, Olivia gushed that celebrity crush was muscle bound boxer Anthony Joshua.
The busty busty has revealed that she has ‘never been in a relationship’ but now hopes to change that during her time in the villa.
Meanwhile Will from Buckinghamshire is hoping to find the one after years working as a farmer on his family’s £1million estate.
The hunk has already had a touch of fame thanks to his viral TikTok videos, amassing over one million followers on the social media platform.
‘We would be really good friends’: Olivia (far right) spoke around the fire pit to her a few of her fellow islanders where she admitted that the farmer ‘is not her type’
‘Match made in heaven’: The reality stars head looks like it might have already turned to boxer Haris after the pair had a cheeky chat by the fire pit
Will insists any potential partner doesn’t need to be good with animals, explaining: ‘My mum didn’t step on the farm for the first 20 years of my mum and dad’s marriage!’
‘What attracts me is energy, if the energy is there, she can do whatever she wants.
‘As long as she respects what I do and my busy times of the year, then that’s all I need. If she loves it, bonus! But it’s not a big issue for me. ‘
Love Island continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Tanya Manhenga
Name: Tanya Manhenga
Age: 22
Location: Liverpool
Occupation: Student and model
Something not many people know about her: ‘I have Vitiligo, which is a skin pigmentation, you may not even notice it.’
‘It’s on my lip and I have a stripe on my hair. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.’
‘I don’t care about covering it up all the time, I think it’s a vibe.’
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Lana Jenkins
Name: Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
Location: Luton
Occupation: Makeup artist
Something not many people know about her: ‘In my work as a makeup artist I’ve worked with lots of celebrities.
‘Also, when I was 6-years-old I used to live in Spain and I was in an episode of Benidorm as an extra.’
Anna-May Robey
Name: Anna-May Robey
Age: 20
Location: Swansea
Occupation: Payroll assistant
Something not many people know about her: ‘I went on a date once and I never saw him again.’
‘We went for food and shared a bottle of wine. As I was speaking to him he fell asleep!’
‘I had to clink his wine glass to wake him up.’
Tanyel Revan
Name: Tanyel Revan
Age: 26
Location: North London
Occupation: Hair stylist
Something not many people know about her: ‘My celebrity crush is Channing Tatum – I don’t like pretty boys, they give me the ‘ick’ because they always have a crap personality.’
‘Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He’s manly and he can dance.’
‘If a man can dance I’m in love with him straight away.’
Olivia Hawkins
Name: Olivia Hawkins
Age: 27
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Ring girl and actress
Something not many people know about her: ‘I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life.’
‘I’ve been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.’
Tom Clare
Name: Tom Clare
Age: 23
Location: Barnsley
Occupation: Semi-Pro Footballer
Something not many people know about him: I’m a High School Musical fan
David Salako
Name: David Salako
Age: 24
Location: Essex
Occupation: Money adviser
Something not many people know about him: ‘I can sing, but I will never sing! I just haven’t got the confidence to do it.’
Kai Fagan
Name: Kai Fagan
Age: 24
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Science and PE teacher
Something not many people know about him: ‘I’m a Jamaican citizen. Because of that I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.’
‘I play semi-professional rugby now for Burnage RFC.’
‘I’ve technically got three different degrees and went to three different unis.’
Ron Hall
Name: Ron Hall
Age: 25
Location: Essex
Occupation: Financial advisor
Something not many people know about him: ‘On meeting me, you’d never know I am blind in one eye.’
‘It was the result of a football injury when I was 8. I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green.’
Will Young
Name: Will Young
Age: 23
Location: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: Farmer
Something not many people know about him: ‘Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.’
‘A girl I was seeing told me to meditate, I tried it and loved it. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating!
‘It’s a nice way to self reflect.’
Shaq Muhammad
Name: Shaq Muhammad
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Airport security officer
Something not many people know about him: ‘I’m a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.’
‘Every time I watch Dear John I cry.
That’s my favourite film. Any time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic film’, I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’
Haris Namani
Name: Haris Namani
Age: 21
Location: Doncaster
Occupation: TV salesman
Something not many people know about him: ‘I’ve never found love. I think this is the show that can help me.’
‘It’s the best opportunity for me to find the girl and find the right one. I’ve obviously not found the right one myself.’
Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown
Name: Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown
Age: 25
Location: London
Occupation: Model and property developer
Something not many people know about her: ‘I’ve gone onto do lots of modelling and dancing for music videos for UK and global artists, I’ve worked with people like Hardy Caprio, Headie One, Aitch, Tione Wayne and more.’
