How Olivia Bowen went from Love Island runner-up to creating a multi-million pound property portfolio and a new career in interior design By Milly Veitch For Mailonline Published: 13:47 BST, 25 August 2024 | Updated: 13:55 BST, 25 August 2024 e-mail 9 shares View comments Olivia Bowen has opened up about her journey towards starting a new career in interior design and building up a multi-million pound property portfolio. The reality star, 30, shot to fame as runner-up on season two of Love Island in 2016 with her now-husband Alex, 32, before going on to tie the knot in September 2018 and welcome son Abel, two. After leaving the show, the couple earned thousands through brand deals and even had their own TV show, Olivia and Alex Said Yes, on TLC in 2018.
But Olivia has explained that she is aware of the fleeting nature of Love Island fame, and decided to begin investing in property, while following her dream of a career in interior design. In a new interview with The Sunday Times , she said: 'I know Love Island won’t last for ever. I’ve got my [influencing] career, which I absolutely adore, but I know things are going to change.
Interior design has become something that I want to do with my life. Olivia Bowen has opened up about her journey towards starting a new career in interior design and building up a multi-million pound property portfolio (pictured with Alex and Abel) The reality star, 30, shot to fame as runner-up on season two of Love Island in 2016 with her now-hu.