CGD agents breaks silence on ‘romance' with Olivia Hawkins and Louis Russell after stars spotted kissing on away trip
Love Island star Olivia, 30, and Too Hot To Handle's Louis, 24, hit it off after landing in Ibiza to film the E4 show and were spotted snogging poolside.
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Celebs Go Dating's Olivia Hawkins and Louis Russell broke show rules
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Olivia and Louis naturally gravitated towards each other after the first mixer
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Paul C. Brunson admitted Olivia's biggest dating dilemma was her 'self worth'
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In an exclusive interview, love gurus Anna Williamson, Paul C. Brunson and Dr Tara revealed what really happened between Olivia and Louis when The Sun visited the Celebs Go Dating agency ahead of the new series.
Anna said: "I mean celebrity on celebrity, every series there's always a few cross eyes, aren't there?" As it stands, it is very much a dot dot dot."
The agents admitted Olivia and Louis naturally gravitated towards each other after the first mixer.
"Every time we're in a big mixer, it's always interesting to see how the celebrities start to bond and it's always interesting that this is a show which is very exposing - they come in and they're full of nerves naturally and what happens when that happens? You tend to gravitate to people that are in your proximity, so it's not unusual of course, I think celebs like to stick together," Anna revealed.
"Sometimes we see looks here and there, but whether they turn into anything... is really time will tell."
In the past, hook-ups between co-stars were frowned upon, but now the experts embrace it if there's a chance it can lead to a genuine connection.
Anna continued: "This is real life as well, it's something we don't necessarily advocate but then again it's real life and the celebrities know that if there's a genuine attraction - if it's just a safety, we'll notice it and call it out.
"But we'll always observe from the sidelines and if anything feels like it needs jumping in on, then we will."
While Paul agreed and said there is a deeper psychology behind why celebrities form romantic connections on the show.
Paul shared: "I think an important note on this, is that we typically do what we feel is safe and low risk but it's not always the best thing for us.
Inside the Celebs Go Dating house with Anna Williamson and Dr. Tara ahead of the new series
"You'll see that celebrities have this repetition of doing what is safe and that is ending up matching or thinking they are going to match together, because it is very safe, of course you're going to see it.
"They're two very compelling people individually.
Sex and relationship expert Dr Tara insisted the point of the show is to encourage the celebrities to step outside their comfort zone.
She said: "It's Celebrity Dating Agency, not Celebrity Dating each other agency, so we always try to encourage them to explore and expand and learn new things and learn about new people and not just stay within a comfort zone, we give them a big push to try new things."
Olivia, who appeared on Love Island in 2023, before returning for the All Stars series in 2025, was unlucky-in-love both times.
The brunette beauty said fellas never ask her out after she was first painted as a troublemaker in the villa.
In fact, the beauty, who has been an actress and a ring girl, claims she has never had a proper 'boyfriend', in a recent interview with The Sun.
Paul admitted the Liv's biggest dating dilemma was her "self worth".
He said they welcomed every celebrity to the agency with a "clean slate", despite public perceptions.
Paul said: "I think there's an assumption that we identify with the publics perception of the celebrity.
"I think it's an important point to note, that typically we're unaware of that public perception and we try to give everyone a clean slate, whether we're familiar with them or not.
"The idea is that you come in and you start fresh with us. That allows us to prejudge or place inappropriate values in certain areas.
"Liv is that exact person, she came in clean slate."
Olivia and Louis had swapped flirty messages on social media ahead of the trip and later were seen kissing by a pool, with an insider said the sexual chemistry was very obvious.
LOUIS NEW GIRL
Despite hopes of a romance between Louis and Olivia, just days ago he stepped out with his famous new girlfriend.
Louis posed on the red carpet holding hands with Love Island US star Huda Mustafa as they attended a film premiere in Los Angeles.
Only a few days ago, the pair were spotted in London together just days after the Love Island US star left the villa.
Huda made waves during this years Love Island USA when she revealed to the cast she was a mum and became one of the shows most followed islanders.
The new series kicks off on August 11th at 9pm and it will include TV personality Kerry Katona, Love Island's Olivia Hawkins, comedian and CBB star Donna Preston, and Too Hot To Handle's Louis Russell giving it their best shot at the dating agency.
And things between Louis and Olivia quickly get steamy.
A show insider revealed: 'It usually takes a few weeks for things to spice up but not with these two.
'Within 48 hours of arriving in Ibiza the sexual spark between them was obvious.
"They clearly couldn't resist each other.'
Watch Celebs Go Dating on E4, or stream on Channel 4 from Monday 11 August, 9pm.
Celebs Go Dating 2025 cast
S Club 7 singer Jon Lee
The Chase quizzer Mark Labbett
Too Hot To Handle hunk Louis Russell
Love Island All Stars contestant, Olivia Hawkins
Singer Kerry Katona
Made in Chelsea heartthrob Sam Prince
QUIT - Christine McGuinness
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Dr Tara insisted the show is to encourage the celebs to step outside their comfort zone
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