Olivia Bowen Explained

Olivia Bowen
Othername:Olivia Buckland
Birth Date:1994 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Chelmsford, Essex, England
Spouse:Alex Bowen (m. 2018)
Children:1

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]

Bowen has discussed her postpartum fitness journey after giving birth to her son in June 2022.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Love Island 2016: meet Olivia Buckland. 4 July 2017.
  2. Web site: Love Island's Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen visit Liverpool. Sophie. McCoid. 3 October 2016. 4 July 2017.
  3. News: Love Island: the live final beats Big Brother in the ratings war. The Telegraph. 12 July 2016. 4 July 2017.
  4. Web site: Olivia Buckland's fans thank her after she throws support behind Mental Health A. Rebecca Lewis for. Metro.co.uk. 9 May 2017. 4 July 2017.
  5. News: Love Island's Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen get engaged - BBC Newsbeat. BBC News. 31 December 2016. 4 July 2017.
  6. Web site: Love Island stars Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen are engaged. Tina. Campbell. 31 December 2016. 4 July 2017.
  7. Web site: Love Island's Olivia Buckland torn between bridal gowns in Say Yes To The Dress. Caroline Westbrook for. Metro.co.uk. 18 May 2017. 4 July 2017.
  8. Web site: Fans sent into MELTDOWN as Love Island's Olivia Buckland makes a huge career announcement revealing new Top Culture line with Miss Pap. Dear. Alice. OK!. 7 July 2017. OK!. 7 July 2017.
  9. Web site: Presenters praise famous oysters on This Morning cooking segment. Gazette.
  10. Web site: Alex Bowen can't stop crying as he sees Olivia Buckland walk up the aisle. Tilly. Pearce. 27 September 2018.
  11. News: Love Island's Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen get married. BBC News. 24 September 2018. 18 August 2022.
  12. News: The Love Island couples that are still together now from winners to series crossovers. Sansome. Jessica. Manchester Evening News. 1 August 2022. 18 August 2022.
  13. Web site: Reality Star Olivia Bowen Exposes Shocking Truth Behind Her Fitness Journey . 18 February 2024 . 19 August 2023.