Olivia Attwood puts on a sizzling display in a red floral minidress at the launch of her new ITV2 cookery show The Heat

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By CONNIE RUSK, ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR

Published: 21:25 GMT, 24 February 2026 | Updated: 21:32 GMT, 24 February 2026

Olivia Attwood turned up the heat at the launch of her new ITV2 cookery show in  London on Tuesday. 

The Love Island star, 34, will host The Heat - a culinary competition which sees ten chefs travel to Barcelona, working under multi Michelin Star award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli.

Under Olivia's watchful eye, the group compete against each other to become the next rising culinary star.

And Olivia pulled out all the stops with her outfit as she celebrated the first episode being aired at 9pm on Tuesday. 

Dressed in a red floral minidress and pointed heels, Olivia showed off her long legs as she posed up a storm for the camera. 

She styled her blonde hair in soft waves and accessorised with a red Chanel handbag. 

Olivia Attwood turned up the heat at the launch of her new ITV2 cookery show on Tuesday

The Love Island star, 34, will host The Heat - a culinary competition which sees ten chefs travel to Barcelona, working under multi Michelin Star award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli

ITV announced the new cooking competition - as well as Olivia and Jean-Christophe's involvement - in August 2025.

Speaking at the time, Olivia said: 'It is such an honour to host this brand-new format 

'Being at the helm of something this fresh and exciting is a total pinch-me moment.'

And chef Jean-Christophe, known for his drive and intensity in the kitchen, said he was equally 'thrilled' to join the exciting new series.

'I'll be using my passion and unique teaching style to push these young chefs to dig deep, stay sharp and prove they have what it takes to grow, evolve, and make their mark,' he said.

Olivia has been throwing herself into work following the breakdown of her marriage to Bradley Dack.  

The Love Island star, split from the footballer in January after three years together, with sources claiming at the time the marriage ended after he 'breached her trust'.

Despite her busy schedule, the star recently revealed she had to 'grit her teeth' in order to get through the working day after ending her three year marriage. 

Olivia pulled out all the stops with her outfit as she celebrated the first episode being aired at 9pm on Tuesday

Dressed in a red floral minidress and pointed heels, Olivia showed off her long legs as she posed up a storm for the camera

She styled her blonde hair in soft waves and accessorised with a red Chanel handbag

ITV announced the new cooking competition - as well as Olivia and Jean-Christophe's involvement - in August 2025

Speaking at the time, Olivia said: 'It is such an honour to host this brand-new format. Being at the helm of something this fresh and exciting is a total pinch-me moment.' 

Olivia has been throwing herself into work following the breakdown of her marriage to Bradley Dack (pictured together in November) 

Responding to social media followers during a recent Q&A, she said: 'I have worked too hard for too long to let my professional life suffer. 

'Been a lot of slapping myself round the face and gritting my teeth.'

Confirming her separation from Gillingham midfielder Dack in January, she told Instagram followers: 'I keep opening Instagram to post but I don't know what to say or do? lol vulnerability is not my bag!!! Especially on social media, it feels very much like bleeding in shark infested waters.. that R for another. [sic] 

'I cry myself to sleep, then business as normal when the alarm goes off at 5am and it has been like that for a long time.

'But also so much change in such a short amount of time (you know I hate that (Taurus). I never expected to be moving into this apartment alone. And I'm in over my depth for sure.

'I want to be happy. I want Brad to be happy. Just one day at a time. For both of us. & anyone else who needs to read this.'

She added: 'Normal programming and chatting will resume asap. Ps thank you, I feel your love immensely.'

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