Olivia Buckland

Olivia Bowen
Buckland in 2018
Born (1994-01-03) 3 January 1994 (age 29)
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Other namesOlivia Buckland
SpouseAlex Bowen (m. 2018)
Children1

Olivia Bowen (née Buckland; born 3 January 1994[1]) is an English reality television personality.[2]

Bowen was runner-up on the second series of Love Island in 2016, with Alex Bowen.[3][4] In 2017, they became engaged[5][6] and she featured on an episode of Say Yes to the Dress.[7]

In 2017, she launched her own clothing range with MissPap.[8] From July 2017, Buckland started maternity cover for Ferne McCann on This Morning, presenting different features throughout the summer as well as being the resident Love Island reporter alongside Chloe Crowhurst. Buckland also covered for Rylan Clark-Neal on Fridays throughout the summer for the showbiz section of the show whilst he presented the main show.[9]

In 2018, they filmed the TLC programmes, Olivia and Alex Said Yes.[10]

Personal life

Bowen married Alex Bowen on 15 September 2018 in Essex.[11] In June 2022, she gave birth to their son.[12]

In her Instagram, Olivia candidly discussed her postpartum fitness journey after giving birth to her son Abel in June 2022. She shared her struggles with health setbacks, including battling Covid-19, tonsillitis, and enduring a broken wrist. These hurdles led to fluctuations in her weight after her initial post-baby weight loss.

References

  1. ^ "Love Island 2016: meet Olivia Buckland". Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  2. ^ McCoid, Sophie (3 October 2016). "Love Island's Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen visit Liverpool". Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Love Island: the live final beats Big Brother in the ratings war". The Telegraph. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  4. ^ Metro.co.uk, Rebecca Lewis for (9 May 2017). "Olivia Buckland's fans thank her after she throws support behind Mental Health A". Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  5. ^ "Love Island's Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen get engaged - BBC Newsbeat". BBC News. 31 December 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  6. ^ Campbell, Tina (31 December 2016). "Love Island stars Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen are engaged". Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  7. ^ Metro.co.uk, Caroline Westbrook for (18 May 2017). "Love Island's Olivia Buckland torn between bridal gowns in Say Yes To The Dress". Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  8. ^ Dear, Alice (7 July 2017). "Fans sent into MELTDOWN as Love Island's Olivia Buckland makes a huge career announcement revealing new Top Culture line with Miss Pap". OK!. OK!. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  9. ^ "Presenters praise famous oysters on This Morning cooking segment". Gazette.
  10. ^ Pearce, Tilly (27 September 2018). "Alex Bowen can't stop crying as he sees Olivia Buckland walk up the aisle".
  11. ^ "Love Island's Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen get married". BBC News. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  12. ^ Sansome, Jessica (1 August 2022). "The Love Island couples that are still together now from winners to series crossovers". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 18 August 2022.