Footballer Heckled Amidst Public Fallout of High-Profile Split
The aftermath of a significant celebrity breakup is spilling onto the football pitch, with Gillingham player Bradley Dack reportedly facing jeers from opposing fans following his split from ITV presenter Olivia Attwood. The couple, who had been together for a decade, announced their separation in January, sending shockwaves through their fanbase.
While both Attwood and Dack initially remained tight-lipped, sources close to the situation soon hinted at a “breach of trust” as the catalyst for Olivia’s decision to end the relationship. This past weekend, the public drama escalated with fresh allegations surfacing that Dack, who is rumoured to be now dating Emily Rose Moloney, was unfaithful to Attwood with “multiple women.” This comes as Attwood appears to have moved on, with recent sightings suggesting a deepening relationship with her podcast co-host, Pete Wicks.
Last week, the pair were photographed kissing during a night out with friends in Soho, strongly indicating their connection had progressed well beyond mere friendship. Despite reports suggesting Dack felt “embarrassed and upset” by the images, even unfollowing Attwood on social media, his professional commitments have kept him in the public eye.
Taunts from the Stands
During a recent away game where Dack captained his team against Crawley Town, he found himself the target of mocking chants from the home supporters. According to reports, during a lull in play just after the hour mark, fans seized the opportunity to taunt him with the chant: “Bradley Dack, she cheated on you.” Adding to the sting, Dack’s team ultimately suffered a devastating 91st-minute defeat.
While no specific individuals have come forward to claim infidelity with Olivia during her relationship with Bradley, the taunts are widely interpreted as a jab at Attwood’s burgeoning romance with 37-year-old Pete Wicks. The duo previously found themselves in the spotlight last summer when intimate photos from a yacht trip in Ibiza sparked speculation about their closeness. At the time, both consistently maintained they were just friends, with recent statements suggesting no “overlap” in their relationships.
The Unformalised Marriage
Meanwhile, considerable detail has emerged regarding the couple’s decision not to legally formalise their marriage, a revelation that has surprised many fans. In June 2023, Olivia and Bradley exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony at the prestigious five-star Bulgari hotel in Knightsbridge. Attwood, in particular, made a striking impression in a £30,000 Galia Lahav gown, with the venue adorned with an impressive 25,000 flowers.
The couple had reportedly planned to finalise their marriage in the weeks following the wedding. However, it is understood that Olivia decided against it after discovering concerning issues. Recent reports now suggest that several women have come forward, claiming knowledge of Bradley’s infidelity. In one alleged incident, Dack is said to have spent the night with a woman he met on a night out, while Olivia was reportedly overseas.
The Sun reported that Dack stayed at the woman’s home in Wythenshawe, leaving the following morning and reportedly having no further contact. A source close to the situation stated, “Olivia was ringing his phone all night and couldn’t get hold of him.” Attwood herself has alluded to further revelations of infidelity, posting an emotional selfie on Instagram with the caption: “And reading “hey girly” texts on my break, gals come to the front today please and then I’m moving on with my life ty x.”
Moving On and Reflecting
Following the initial announcement of her split from Bradley, Olivia shared updates with her followers about her move into a new London residence, admitting it was not the situation she had “expected” to be in. Despite the circumstances, she expressed a desire for Bradley’s happiness.
Attwood has since begun to open up more candidly on her podcast, “Olivia’s House,” where she recently reflected on her engagement. Speaking about the proposal in Dubai, she confessed that her feelings about the event have evolved since the breakup.
She shared, “Don’t judge me; I think we were one of the first couples on my Instagram to do Dubai on the beach. Now, if someone did Dubai on the beach, I’d say no, because it’s just… if I see one more Burj Al Arab engagement, I’ll vomit. But when we did it, it was early enough, it wasn’t. I loved it. I thought it was coming, but I didn’t know it was that day. Getting engaged is great; you get told how great you are, you get a diamond ring. What’s not to like? It’s a great day out.”
However, their decade-long relationship ultimately reached its end. Olivia and Bradley were together prior to her rise to fame on “Love Island” in 2017. She reportedly applied for the dating show as an act of revenge after Dack had cheated on her for the first time. In the villa, Olivia coupled up with Chris Hughes. Following their split in 2018, she and Bradley rekindled their relationship, remaining together until January of this year.
