Love Island: Meet the Girls – Olivia Hawkins

Love Island returns to ITV2 on Monday 16 January and it’s time to meet the contestants. Olivia Hawkins is 27 and from Brighton, she is a “ring girl” and an actress.

Why Love Island and why now?
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.

What do you think you’ll bring to the Villa?
I’ll bring fun, vibes, I’m a very confident, bubbly person…. maybe a little bit of drama!

What’s your ‘elevator pitch’ for why someone should want to date you?
I’m very loyal and have a big heart. When I fall, I fall deep so I would give someone 100% of me as long as they give 100% back. I think I’d be an amazing girlfriend.

Why would you say you’re single?
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.

How would friends/family describe you?
Fun loving, kind hearted, easy to get along with and flirty.

What gives you the ‘ick’?
There’s a few… when guys have no pillows on their bed. I went into a guy’s room once and I was like, ‘You don’t have any pillows, where am I supposed to lay my head?’ He went and got one from the sofa. Also when men use umbrellas, it’s a really weird one but it’s just the thought of them running outside under the umbrella.

Do you fall in love quickly?
I fall quickly.

What’s your claim to fame?
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.

Tell us something not many people know about you?
It’s a bit of a weird hobby, but when I was on holiday I got quite into flight radars, following the planes and seeing where they were going. I’d be by the pool guessing if it’s going to Birmingham or Greece.

Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
Salma Hayek, she’s cute and sassy!

Do you have any unusual skills?
I can do the splits and I can whistle breathing in.

Music is a big part of Love Island – what album do you have on repeat/ why?
I love Beyonce, anything Beyonce. I also love old school RnB, anything that I can dance to, I need something to sing and dance to.

Who is your celebrity crush?
Anthony Joshua.

Who are your dream dinner party guests?
Amy Winehouse, Jason Statham and The Rock.

If money was no object, what would be your ideal first date?
Fly to the Maldives and spend a week in one of those little huts.

Love Island returns to ITV2 and ITVX, with new host Maya Jama, on Monday 16 January 2023.