Love Island 2023 fans floored as they spot contestant…

Love Island 2023 fans floored as they spot contestant in new EastEnders episode

Eagle-eyed viewers were left floored after spotting one of this year's Love Island contestants in the latest episode of EastEnders. Fans of both the soap and the popular ITV2 dating show were left doing a double-take after spotting Olivia Hawkins, who is currently in the South African villa, during the show that aired on the BBC on Wednesday, January 18.

Olivia, who is an actress and ring girl, appeared in Peggy's bar during a scene where Zack Hudson walked into the bar and spoke to Sam Mitchell. Olivia, who was wearing her signature high ponytail, was seen looking over her shoulder as the pair chatted.

It's not the first time Olivia has appeared in EastEnders. Speaking to The Sun on whether she'd like to appear in the soap, Olivia said: "Well funnily enough I actually did doubling for Whitney [Dean] in one of the New Year’s episodes. So that would be a very full circle moment, to go on and be one of the characters even if it was just a drop in."

And fans were quick to notice Olivia's role as an extra, with one writing: "Olivia Hawkins from #LoveIsland in tonight’s EastEnders!" While another asked: "Who watched todays Eastenders today? Who else clocked Olivia from Love Island as an extra." And a third questioned: "Did anyone else spot Olivia as an extra in Peggy’s bar on Eastenders tonight?"

"Anyone else see Olivia on tonight’s Eastenders or was it just me," commented a fourth. EastEnders isn't the only television role Olivia has done. Talking about her claims to fame ahead of her Love Island debut, Olivia said: "I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life."

Olivia Hawkins appears in the soap (BBC)

She added: "I've been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I've also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson."

On why she joined the show, she added: "I'm 27 and I’ve never been in a relationship so I feel like now I’m really ready to settle down and hopefully find the love of my life." Asked what she'll bring to the villa, Olivia said: "I'll bring fun, vibes, I'm a very confident, bubbly person…. maybe a little bit of drama!" Olivia, who falls in love quickly, added: "I’m very loyal and have a big heart.

"When I fall, I fall deep so I would give someone 100% of me as long as they give 100% back. I think I’d be an amazing girlfriend." You can read more about Olivia here. Love Island continues at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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