Olivia Hawkins - Celebs Go Dating 2025
Category: Press Pack ArticleWhy did you want to join the agency?
Obviously I'd already done Love Island twice and that hadn't worked out, so I really wanted to try a different approach and I've been a massive fan of the show before. And also, with the help of the agents and the advice they give, I really wanted to just learn more about myself, as well as dating.
Were you nervous doing another dating show off the back of Love Island?
I think I was more nervous to be so vulnerable, because I'd seen how deep the therapy sessions with the agents get. I think it was more that side I was more scared of being vulnerable. But then I guess that's what everyone wants to see. That's why it's so different to something like Love Island, and why I've loved it so much. I really feel like people will get to see a true sense of me in every aspect. You know, the funny side, the caring side, the sensitive side, the fiery side. It's like every single side of me will be shown, which is lovely.
Are you looking for love?
I'd say where I'm at in my life right now, obviously I've done dating shows, but I wouldn't say I'm looking for it. But if it comes to me, I'm certainly open to settling down. I'm definitely not looking for fun now. I’ve literally just turned 30, so I feel like I'm in a new decade now, new chapter, and it would be lovely to meet someone, for sure.
When you think about your happy ever after, what does that look like?
My happy ever after would just be me, settled. This is quite contradictory, because I know I'm in the public eye, but a nice quiet private life somewhere. Obviously I live in Brighton, but somewhere in the countryside, just really peaceful, hopefully some children, that would be lovely. And just a soulmate. All I'm looking for is a best friend who is also my partner.
What’s your ideal date?
It’s honestly the simple things in life. My ideal date would be going for a walk and getting a coffee. I don't need to go and be wined and dined, I don't like all of that. People think I'd probably be high maintenance and hard work but I’m not.
What is a massive turn-off?
I think the main icks are when men can't take accountability and they try and switch it on you. And then also social media for me, obviously I'm very involved in it, but I think if a guy is following a lot of girls, it's a massive turn-off for me. If their following looks like a beauty page, I don't want it. I guess also for me, manners as well. The way they treat people, manners has always been key for me. I'm very observant. If I go out on a date, I need to make sure that they're super mindful of everyone that's around them, all the waiters, always saying their pleases and thank yous.
Have you tried dating apps?
When I meet someone, I like it to be either someone that I've met through a friend, who's recommended, or someone that I'm familiar with. I don't know, I just find dating apps a bit scary. It’s like the wild west. You don’t really know exactly who you’re talking to. I feel like online, you can’t give such a full sense of what you are like as a person. And that's why I'm so clear now that I won't text someone for weeks or months on end before meeting. I'm very, "I need to meet you in person, and I need to know what you're like one on one."
What are you like on a date?
On a date, I would say I'm very flirty, very playful. Obviously I match the person's energy that's across from me. But especially on a first date, I like to keep it light and playful. But then I like to obviously set my boundaries and also what I'm looking for, because I don't want to waste anyone's time. I don't really drink that much. I feel like I don't need it.
How have you found dating on the show?
It's been eventful, for sure. I've had the best time ever. I've had so many funny dates. Every single date is so different that I've had on the show. I've had blind dates, I've had double dates, I've had blindfolded dates where I couldn't even see the guy. I went fishing. I would just say overall, I've really learnt so much about myself. Like the fact that people can bring out such different sides of me, and it really depends who I'm sat with.
You've had this experience with Celebs Go Dating, do you feel more empowered to go off and explore more dating?
Yeah, definitely more empowered. I'll take a lot from the agents, especially in their advice. I thought I was great at dating before, and I definitely was not. And I think it's just about being open and really honest with people that I probably struggled with because I thought it would hurt them more, but actually honesty is key. And I think that's something I'll carry forward with me, for sure.