Pregnant Love Island star drops huge hint she's landed a new family TV show
The reality fave, 31, teased fans with a cryptic post suggesting she's about to make her biggest TV comeback yet, with her growing brood in tow.
Olivia Bowen, who is expecting her second child with husband Alex, sent fans into a frenzy after teasing a "huge announcement" on Instagram.
The former Love Island star replied to fans during a Q&A, hinting at filming for a new project — and all signs point to a family-focused reality series.
Olivia shared her excitement about the arrival of their second child, revealing that they are expecting a baby girl with a touching gender reveal video.
Alex, visibly excited, spoke about his own dreams of having a large family, saying, 'I never had a big family growing up, so having this baby means so much to me.'
The couple's joy was evident during the emotional gender reveal moment on the show, as they shared the news of their little girl.
Now, Olivia has announced that a new project is in the works that has been a "challenge" to keep a secret - and fans are convinced it's a new reality show.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Olivia wrote: "We have a HUGE announcement coming tomorrow. Honestly, keeping this quiet has been a challenge. Any guesses?"
One fan guessed "Bowen TV series?" to which Olivia replied, "Is that what you guys want?"
Olivia and Alex have already proven to be a hit with viewers, having fronted a string of popular shows since finding love on Love Island in 2016.
They previously starred in their own reality series, Olivia & Alex: Happily Ever After, which gave fans a glimpse into their married life and home renovations, and pulled in strong ratings for ITVBe.
Olivia Bowen breaks down in heartbreaking video as she fears she caused the loss of her baby
The couple also fronted second-time parenthood series Olivia & Alex: Baby Steps, charting their journey into life as new mum and dad after the birth of son Abel — winning praise for their honest take on parenting.
Olivia and Alex have also dipped into the podcast world, further cementing their status as a power couple beyond Love Island.
They previously launched their own podcast "Double Dating", where they teamed up with other celeb couples to talk all things love, relationships, and parenthood.
The series was praised for its candid chats and relatable moments, with fans loving the pair's easy banter and down-to-earth vibe.
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One fan guessed that the couple were teasing a new podcast in the works.
And Olivia didn't rule it out as she replied: "We've done a couple podcasts before! Would you like another???"
The TV star opened up to The Sun 's Fabulous magazine about finding out she was expecting twins before Christmas, but then learning she had lost one of the babies at eight weeks.
Olivia broke down in tears as she and her husband Alex discussed the miscarriage with the Loose Women panel.
She said: 'It was such a shock. There were no symptoms to indicate anything was wrong. We went into the scan excited, thinking everything was going perfectly, but it was blindsiding when we learned that one of the babies had gone.'
She reflected on the surprising nature of the loss, especially given the absence of any warning signs, and the emotional toll it had taken on her and Alex.
Olivia added: 'I was always so positive, and when you try to be 100% positive all the time, when something bad happens, it hits even harder."
Despite the pain, Olivia found comfort in knowing that the baby she lost had been reabsorbed into her body by the 14-week mark.
She said: 'It's a tremendously sad experience, but knowing that the baby is still a part of me helps me hold on to their memory."
When asked if she would have preferred not to know about the loss, Olivia admitted, 'It's a hard question. I feel lucky to have experienced the brief moment of possibly having twins, even if it was for just a short time.'
While still grieving the loss of their baby, Olivia and Alex said they're looking forward to the future with their two-year-old son Abel, who is eager to become a big brother.
Olivia shared: 'Abel talks to the baby through my belly button. He's going to be the best big brother ever.'
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