Olivia Attwood branded ‘TV’s biggest diva’ after string of demands on The Games
OLIVIA Attwood has been branded “TV’s biggest diva” by those working on The Games.
Insiders on ITV’s flagship new show, which begins next week, have said the former Love Island star has demanded her own hair and make up team.
Olivia, 31, is currently in training for the show alongside stars including Christine McGuinness and Kevin Clifton.
Those working on the primetime show said she had kicked up a stink over the way she looked and insisted on a hair and make up team for every sporting event she does on the show – even the swimming.
A production source said: “Olivia’s diva antics have made her unpopular with the people making The Games.
“She has been acting like a real princess and her behaviour has left a lot of people baffled as to why she signed up to a challenge show – where she knew she’d be having to try out a number of sports.
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“Olivia’s number one demand was by far the most ridiculous however, as she has insisted she has full hair and make-up for every single sport. She has made sure her glam squad were booked from day dot.
“Olivia will have a hair and make up team in London with her during the filming of the live show.
“Yesterday she tried out the make up and hair team that everyone else is using and it went down well – but she is still insisting on using her own glam squad.
It has been pointed out that she will look daft next to her co-stars who will look more natural but she doesn't care.
“Olivia isn't the only one production have moaned about, Christine McGuinness and Chelcee Grimes have also had gripes aimed at them."
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A separate ITV insider said: “Liv is a great contestant and member of the team. There are no divas, the contestants are all getting on really well, which will be apparent on screen.”
The Games is being hosted by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff.
Alex Scott is on board as a pitch side reporter while Chris Kamara is the show’s commentator.
On The Games the six female stars and six male stars will compete in a number of different sports – including diving, cycling and running.
They will rack up points on the leader board in a bid to be crowned either the male champion or the female champion.
Live coverage of the events will air every night on ITV at 9pm from next Monday, with pre-recorded segments covering the gruelling training.
