Love Island: All Stars contestant Olivia Hawkins says she is “tired” of being branded a “villain” and insists her confidence has been misinterpreted.
The returning islander, 29, admits she is yet to be in a long-term relationship and that her love life has gotten worse since appearing on the show in 2023.
Olivia faced backlash from viewers and was labeled a “schemer” during her series for clashing with her co-stars and dividing audiences with her blunt opinions.
And she has no plans to re-enter the villa with a new game plan, saying she hopes to make new memories and hopefully finally meet the man of her dreams.
She told MailOnline: “I’m a confident girl, but I don’t go into things thinking I want to cause drama or be a controversial person.”
‘I’m just a confident girl and if a situation arises in the village, I’ll deal with it. Was I ever a villain? It’s exhausting, isn’t it? That label, it’s just me and some people will like me, and some people won’t, and that’s the same for everyone, everyone is entitled to their opinion, especially with reality TV.
Love Island: All Stars contestant Olivia Hawkins says she is ‘tired’ of being labeled a ‘villain’ and insists her confidence has been misinterpreted

The returning islander admits she is yet to be in a long-term relationship and that her love life has gotten worse since appearing on the show in 2023.

She has no plans to re-enter the villa with a new game plan, and says she hopes to make new memories and hopefully finally meet the man of her dreams.
“I’m definitely not going in with a game plan, I’m just going in as myself.” Anyone who came in with a game plan, I don’t know how they would do it, would collapse in two seconds.
Olivia says her family would love to see her meet someone on the show, since she hasn’t been in a relationship yet and turns 30 this year.
Despite being fiercely independent, Olivia insists she’s ready to meet The One and settle down romantically.
She said: “If I come out to a boyfriend, absolutely amazing, I’m sure my friends and family will be delighted because I’ve never been in a relationship so it would be nice for me to bring someone home.”
‘Since the show, my dating has gotten worse. I haven’t dated much, I’ve focused on myself and I’ve always been an independent person, for a long time and throughout my 20s, but the time is definitely right, I’m ready to settle down now.
Unlike most women her age, Olivia says she has never explored the possibility of finding a partner on dating apps and admits she finds it difficult to let her guard down.
She added: ‘No, I’ve never been on any dating apps. It’s not for me, I like to meet people in person and get to know them through recommendations from friends.
“I find it hard to let people in, it’s hard to trust people, but I’m starting to let my walls down a little bit and I feel ready to start letting people in.”

Olivia says her family would love to see her meet someone on the show, since she hasn’t been in a relationship yet and turns 30 this year.

Unlike most women her age, Olivia says she has never explored the possibility of finding a partner on dating apps and admits she finds it difficult to let her guard down.
While she received negative response online during her appearance on the 2023 show, the actress says she has no regrets or reservations before entering the villa for the second time.
And Olivia, who has spent her adult life as a single woman, won’t live in fear of a dreaded ex walking through the doors.
She added: “I don’t live with regrets, everything I want to do is in the moment and how I feel and that’s how it all went.”
“I was there for eight weeks and I met amazing people, amazing friends and I can’t believe I’m going to have to do it all again, it’s really amazing and I feel like meeting a husband would be the icing on the cake.”
“I don’t have any exes from the show either, so I have nothing to worry about.”
- Love Island: All Stars returns on Monday January 13 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX