LOVE Island star Olivia Hawkins has admitted that dating is harder since leave the villa.
Olivia, 28, was a fan favourite during her time on the show in 2023, but was dumped with Maxwell Samudal two weeks before the finale after losing a public vote.
Although many would think that dating would be a lot easier after on one of the most popular shows in the country, Olivia explained that it has hindered her chances of meeting Mr Right.
Olivia said: “I am dating but I’m not in a rush to settle down.
“Love Island has definitely hindered things I’d say, it’s so much harder now.”
She continued to the Daily Star: “You don’t know people’s intentions, it’s a lot harder.
“I think people assume we’re probably more intimidating or something now.
“The only way people approach me mainly is on Instagram, but they don’t even message, it’s just a like of a story or something.”
It comes after Liv took a cheeky swipe at her ex Maxwell just last weel.
The pair continued to date away from the show, but it didn’t work out and they split just weeks after leaving the villa.
Since then, Liv has not been seen in a long-term public romance, but in a new discussion she admitted she was ready for love – just not with someone like Maxwell.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Liv said: “Maxwell was a sweet boy but I need a big personality. Someone cool!”
When quizzed who she would want to couple up with from past Love Island contestants, Liv said: “Looks wise I’d say Ovie [Soko]! Everyone says Ovie, don’t they?
“Then personality wise probably someone like Toby [Aromolaran].”
While her relationship with Maxwell didn’t quite work out, Liv hasn’t given up on love and is even willing to head back into the villa.
She told us: “Yes absolutely! I’ve heard they’re doing another All Stars next year so I’d love to go on that!”
Her comment comes less than two weeks before the new series of Love Island kicks off.
