OLIVIA Bowen has revealed her four-year-old son came within millimetres of losing his eye after a freak accident at nursery.
An ambulance was called to rush little Abel to hospital after he impaled his eye with a stick while playing outside last year as part of forest school.
Olivia Bowen revealed son Abel had a horror eye injury last year that nearly cost him his sightCredit: ITV 2Olivia pictured with husband Alex BowenCredit: Splash
Olivia, 32, described the phone call informing her as the “scariest” of her life and she immediately made her way to the school to be by her son’s side.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Olivia said: “It was probably his first big accident, and when we got there, he just had a patch over his eye, there was blood everywhere.
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“We didn’t know whether it had gone right into his eye and touched his eyeball, if it had missed it, if it was stuck, we had no clue, because he wouldn’t let us open it.”
Abel needed surgery to fix the wound, which included a sliced tearduct, and had a stent fitted to help with drainage during recovery.
Love Island runner-up Olivia, who is also mum to Siena, one, said it was a “pure miracle” that Abel could still see and a follow-up eye test found he had 20-20 vision.
“I’ve never really thought about how important eyesight is, it’s something we take for granted every single day, especially with the kids, starting school, learning to read, it’s something I’ve never particularly thought about until that moment,” said Olivia.
The terrifying ordeal was the motivation for the mum-of-two to back a new campaign with The College of Optometrists that encourages parents to take their young children for free eye tests before they start school.
New research has found that just five percent of under-fives had an eye test last year.
Now, in a new drive to diagnose conditions early and achieve the best possible outcomes, The College wants parents to book appointments for their little ones.
In the UK all children under 16 are entitled to free eye tests, and this rises up to 19 for those still in full-time education.
And the research shows under-16s fare better than the preschoolers, with close to half having tested their eyes in 2025.
“The opticians, they’re just so kind,” said Olivia. “This is their job, this is what they do, and they want us to be going, because catching things in kids’ eye health early is so important, especially at that stage, before they start school.
“It’s daunting enough starting school, imagine if your child has got an issue with their eyesight? It’s going to make it even harder, so catching it at that point is probably the biggest piece of advice that they want to get through to everyone, and then follow up appointments, every one to two years.”
Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks looked loved-up as they snogged in new snapsCredit: InstagramOlivia looked stunning in a red satin outfitCredit: Instagram
Olivia took to Instagram with a series of gorgeous snaps which she captioned: “I have so much fun being me I will tell you that xxxxx @riverisland round 4.”
In the snaps, Olivia looked stunning in a red satin mini skirt and matching funnel neck top as she snuggled up to her man.
Pete looked stylish in a leather jacket which he wore over black jeans and a plain topCredit: InstagramPete and Olivia started dating in February of this yearCredit: InstagramOlivia had been friends with Pete for years prior to her beginning to date himCredit: InstagramThey made their relationship Instagram official during a trip to Ibiza in JulyCredit: Getty
Fans flocked to comment and one wrote: “Omg you guys are so f***ing HOTTTTT together.”
Another said: “Why do I suddenly fancy @p_wicks01 now he’s with @olivia_attwood – love looks so good on him!”
A third wrote: “Ahhhh can’t contain my happiness every time I see you & pete together. Love it.”
As Olivia Rodrigo kicked off the Unraveled Tour in support of her third album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” the internet had plenty to talk about—from her dissolving dress and flower-covered stage design to her custom-made, pink heart-shaped guitar.
The guitar was built by Luis Muñoz, a Mexican American guitar technician and luthier who operates out of a tiny repair shop in East L.A.
Originally from El Paso, Muñoz moved to Los Angeles in 2009 and took guitar repair classes in Hollywood, hoping to find his way into the music industry.
Music was always around Muñoz. He remembers discovering Slash after his family got cable television. Mesmerized by the Guns N’ Roses guitarist, who stole the spotlight with his top hat and searing guitar solos in videos for “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” on MTV’s Hot 100 music video countdown, Muñoz knew that was what he wanted to do.
He picked up his father’s old guitar and began learning to play, experimenting with the strings and teaching himself along the way.
His first opportunity came with singer-songwriter LP as a guitar technician. Muñoz admits he exaggerated his skill set to get his foot in the door, but he was determined to make the opportunity count.
“Once you’re in, you’re in,” he said.
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Over the years, Muñoz has toured with artists including Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones, Bush, Anthrax, Fall Out Boy and his most recent touring job was with Rodrigo, after his wife, the pop star’s former bassist, told him she was looking for a new guitar tech.
Rodrigo’s heart-shaped guitar was another opportunity to put his craftsmanship on display.
“I’m sure Olivia has every guitar company in the world in her DMs, and she still trusted a small shop in East L.A.,” Muñoz wrote on Instagram, alongside photos of Rodrigo with the guitar.
“Five prototypes before I got the body right. It had to look cool, play easy, feel comfortable, and most of all, sound good. Built completely by hand, late nights after shop hours.”
Muñoz recalled the moment Rodrigo’s team reached out to request a custom-made guitar. He knew he had one shot to get it right: “In the back of my mind, I’m like, I only got one shot and it has to be made with love.”
The guitar took several months to complete and was built entirely by hand. He later hinted that it is currently one-of-one for now. After Rodrigo shared the guitar with her fans, Muñoz’s one-of-a-kind creation quickly became part of the visual identity of the tour — but for him, the significance went beyond the instrument itself.
Now retired from touring to spend more time with his family, including his 18-month-old daughter, Rosie, Muñoz says moments like seeing young fans in the crowd are what stay with him.
“One of my favorite things being on tour was seeing all the little girls lose their minds. The power of seeing that. Immediately in their head it’s like, ‘I can do that too.’ Imagine if I’m playing a tiny little role in that, yeah … all day.”
OLIVIA DEAN may be the queen of singing about self-worth, but she won’t be feeling the love right now.
The British chart-topper is facing a messy legal battle after being sued over her song I’ve Seen It.
Olivia is facing a messy legal battle after being sued over her song I’ve Seen ItCredit: GettyA lawsuit claims she copied the melody of Bill Withers’ 1981 soul classic Just The Two of UsCredit: Getty
A fresh lawsuit has been filed claiming she copied the melody of Bill Withers’ 1981 soul classic Just The Two of Us.
Publishers of the late singer’s catalogue allege Olivia’s track, which appears on her album The Art Of Loving, “shares musical features so striking” that they cannot be by chance.
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Rather than going after Olivia or her co-writers directly, the lawsuit lists Olivia’s American record label Capitol Records and its parent company Universal Music Group as the defendants.
The song has been streamed 246million times on Spotify alone.
In comparison, Bill’s hit has 948million global streams.
Talking about penning the emotional track, Olivia previously said: “I’d had a lot of red wine.
“When I heard it back for the first time, I burst into tears.
“It felt like the loveliest note to end on.
“Whether it’s within your friends, your family, or just the love that exists in the strangers around you, it’s there, and it’s inside of you, too.”
APPRENTICE DUO LAND SWEET GIG
Apprentice contestant Lawrence Rosenberg will dress up as a croissant to launch a new bakeryCredit: BBCHe is reuniting with fellow contestant Kieran McCartney JonesCredit: PA
IT may sound like a flaky idea, but Apprentice star Lawrence Rosenberg will dress up as a croissant to launch a new bakery.
He is reuniting with Kieran McCartney Jones, his fellow competitor on the BBC One show, at Tuesday’s opening of Signorelli Broadgate in London.
And the pair will replicate the street-trader energy they wowed with on TV.
They gained an army of fans selling out supplies of their team’s carbonara at Greenwich Market this year in Lord Sugar’s talent hunt.
I don’t doubt they’ll make this stunt a success, too.
At the bakery, Lawrence will swap the egg costume he wore during the Apprentice challenge for a croissant outfit. He told me: “We’ll be begging for tips like Lord Sugar’s watching.
“I’ll be dressed in a croissant costume and you can even pretend to be Baroness Brady and mark our performance.”
Sliding into Instagram DMs, Iggy wrote: “I stepped away from music for a long time, but now I’m back in the studio, this felt like the right place to share my journey.”
Lily Allen posed for an arty shoot after wrapping up the UK and US legs of her West End Girl showCredit: Sharna OsborneShe is enjoying a break before returning to the stage in Auckland, New ZealandCredit: Sharna Osborne
The Smile singer shows off her pins in an arty shoot after wrapping up the UK and US legs of her West End Girl show.
Lily is enjoying a break before returning to the stage in Auckland, New Zealand, on October 21.
She will then play six shows across Australia – belting out the brutal album about her divorce from Stranger Things actor David Harbour.
Lily said: “Doing the shows feels like an act of storytelling.
“It’s almost like I’m in a play every night, because I have to brush myself down and take myself back to a time and a place that isn’t now.
“It doesn’t really feel like it’s about me any more. It’s about other women who have experienced something similar.”
PIXIE SHOWS A LOTTA STYLE
Pixie Lott looks fashionable as ever as she heads home from another night on stageCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
PIXIE LOTT looks fashionable as ever as she heads home from another night on stage.
Dressed in a quirky jacket and tiny hotpants, Pixie strutted through London’s West End.
She’s currently starring in Who Killed Marilyn? At the Emerald Theatre. Pixie plays the lead role of movie legend Marilyn Monroe, who died in 1962 aged just 36.
Talking about Marilyn, she said: “I grew up loving her. She was very strong and intelligent and witty.
“This whole story is told from her perspective.”
SUPERSTAR Ariana Grande is rumoured to be releasing a remix of a track from her hit album Petal.
In February 2024, she teamed up with Mariah Carey for a remix of her hit single Yes, And?
Previously, Ari featured on The Weeknd’s 2021 remix of Save Your Tears.
If she does have something in the works, I see history repeating itself.
DECEMBER 10’S HAIRY NIGHT OUT
Four members of Boyband December 10 were seen at the scare mazes at Thorpe Park’s Fright NightsCredit: Supplied
DECEMBER 10 are going from strength to strength, but four of the lads were in for a fright this week ahead of Halloween.
John, Hendrik, Cruz, and Nicolas were seen at the scare mazes at Thorpe Park’s Fright Nights.
Simon Cowell‘s boyband have a busy winter of gigs ahead including in London and Birmingham.
Not bad for a band many thought wouldn’t amount to much.
PETE Wicks has seemingly taken a thinly veiled swipe at his exes Maura Higgins and Megan McKenna.
The swipe came as the star chatted to the Daily Mail about how he and Olivia got together, as he seemed to shade his past relationships.
Pete Wicks has opened up and shared more about his romance with Olivia AttwoodCredit: GettyHe appeared to throw shade at his exes in the process (ex Megan McKenna pictured)Credit: Getty – Contributor
Speaking about how in love he feels, Pete shared that it feels like the first time he’s truly fallen.
He said: “Yeah, I think so. I’ve loved people, of course, but it’s a different feeling to what I’ve had before.
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“She’s [Olivia’s] become my best friend. She’s that before anything else.
“I have fallen in love for the first time and I don’t really have anything to compare it to.”
Pete said he’s now fallen in love for the first time (ex Maura Higgins pictured)Credit: SplashPete and Olivia went from friends to loversCredit: Instagram
Pete also revealed that he opened up about his feelings for Olivia before Olivia opened up to him.
Chatting about whether he was nervous, Pete noted: “I’m quite a confident guy in a lot of areas, but not as confident when it comes to feelings.
“It was not a case of just fancying someone. Obviously I do – she’s beautiful, I think she’s incredible – but there was more.
“I didn’t really know what that was, or where it came from. It just happened.”
Pete and Olivia started dating in February of this year, and made their relationship Instagram official during a trip to Ibiza in July.
OLIVIA Attwood has a lot to celebrate – she has cracked the luxury drinks market. Her booze brand Savano is now being stocked in Selfridges as part of a seven figure acquisition.
But we can reveal that behind closed doors, the 35-year-old has found herself in hot water after the truth about the brand was revealed.
Olivia Attwood’s cocktail brand has really got people talkingCredit: Sofi Adams.The star has come under fire for not declaring when something is an adCredit: instagram/olivia_attwood
The reality star has been subject to complaints to the advertising watchdog ASA for glamorising smoking and drinking in controversial ads.
This summer, Olivia launched Savano, marketing it as a premium, ready-to-drink canned cocktail brand.
Promoted heavily across her Instagram and TikTok to her 3.2 million followers, Savano was positioned as the ultimate beverage accessory, inspired by Olivia herself.
Fans have naturally rushed to support what they believed was Olivia’s brand-new, ground-up entrepreneurial venture.
But there was one crucial piece of information that some followers felt Olivia had withheld.
Savano is not an entirely original creation dreamt up by the reality star. Instead, it is actually a strategic relaunch of an already existing product line called Tom Savano.
And we can reveal that she has gone a step too far when it came to pushing the product – the Advertising Standards Authority received a number of complaints over two social media posts which they said made out smoking was cool and alcohol has “therapeutic qualities”.
A celebrity endorsing a product on Instagram is obviously allowed, but they have to make it clear that it is a paid-for advert and usually use the hashtag #ad.
Even after the ASA complaint involving her ‘informally resolved’, Olivia has still got posts up without the #ad hashtag.
In one post, she’s seen crouching down next to a pool with a can of Savano, captioned: “wtf my horoscope keeps telling me to go off the rails”.
While in another, she’s sunbathing on a luxury yacht with another can in her hand.
Plus, one shows her in a bikini with just her cleavage and bikini top showing with a Savano can in front and the caption saying: “Boating with my baby @savano”.
A spokesperson said ASA was forced to intervene for this glamorisation.
A statement said: “We received complaints about two Instagram posts on Olivia Attwood’s account promoting Savano drinks.
“The complainants challenged whether the posts were irresponsible by glamourising smoking, implying that alcohol had therapeutic qualities and encouraging styles of drinking that were unwise.
“They also challenged whether the posts were obviously identifiable as ads.”
As Olivia was compliant with ASA, the situation was “informally resolved” without any further action.
A statement added: “We approached the advertiser about the issues that had been raised and they agreed resolve these issues without being subject to a formal ruling.
One complaint was that Olivia was glamourising drinkingCredit: Instagram/@savanoAnother image showed her with a lighter, which again sparked outragedCredit: instagram/olivia_attwoodOlivia has even roped in boyfriend Pete Wicks to help flog her drinkCredit: THE TWINS SHOT THIS
“Because of this we closed the case informally, without the need for a formal investigation.”
Olivia has even roped new man Pete Wicks in to help plug the brand – she shocked her followers as she posted images of herself with her legs wrapped around him – with a Savano in hand.
An insider commented: “It was a masterclass in marketing. Olivia is being as open as ever with her life and is being very business savvy at the same time.
“Some people might find it a bit icky that she’s using her new romance to promote her brand, but it just makes sense for her.”
This sudden, intense oversharing has fascinated her followers and relationship experts.
Celebs Go Dating expert Dr Tara Suwinyattichaipor said: “It could be because it’s good PR but also to claim their love and the strength of their relationship with the public unapologetically. It’s not a bad sign to want to show off your partner when you’re deep in love!”
Savano is now being stocked in Selfridges, much to Olivia’s delightCredit: ErotemeThe drinks’ previous branding, before Olivia came on board
Savano is not an entirely original creation dreamt up by the reality star. Instead, it is actually a strategic relaunch of an already existing product line called Tom Savano.
Founder James Kerslake sold his brand in March of this year to UK drinks producer Babco International for an undisclosed amount.
And just four months later, Olivia announced Savano to the world.
The brand had undergone a facelift, dropping the “Tom” for a punchier, simplified name, and brought Olivia on board as a celebrity partner to front the glossy new image.
Celebrity endorsements and partnerships are par for the course in the influencer world, but many felt the marketing made it appear as a solo passion project built from scratch.
My business insider said: “Everyone was a bit miffed when Olivia bought out Savano, with no mention of it already being a brand.
“It’s done really well but it’s perhaps less surprising considering it was already well established and sold in Sainsburys.
“The original founder put his blood, sweat and tears into it before selling it on. He of course had no idea that Olivia would be taking over and becoming the face of it all.
“It’s all been a whirlwind for everyone involved but people are wondering why Olivia hasn’t mentioned it’s past. It all feels a bit cloak and dagger.”
James Kerslake launched Tom Savano in 2018 and was making six figures in profits while still doing his day job.
Business owner – named Fran Gresswell who owns Riviera Iced Tea – shared a video on TikTok regarding Savano’s origins.
Fran told us: ‘When Olivia announced Savano the name instantly reminded me of Tom Savano cocktails. A few weeks later the parent company who purchased Tom Savano announced they had launched Savano so I put it together.
“This is often the case with celebrity brands who partner with companies who will operate the brand for them and often hold a significant or majority stake. It’s something I think people are often unaware of! I think it’s a genius marketing move by Babco International to bring Olivia onboard.”
Fans were outraged, with one commenting: “How is she sat there saying it’s been in the works for a year it’s MY cocktail brand when it’s literally an established brand with the same flavours lmaoooo. Very disingenuous.”
Another added: “The lack of transparency is disappointing tbh.”
While someone else commented: “I just don’t like the way she’s promoting it as if she invented it. They basically rebranded it and they taste exactly the same.”
But not taking this lying down, the successful businesswoman hit back and set the record straight.
“My brand, Savano, my baby. It was acquired by my partners, it existed as Tom Savano, and then with me, we relaunched it,” Olivia told her fans in an Instagram video.
“We re-marketed it, we renamed it, we repackaged it, and we developed signature flavours. For example, my Moscow Mule. Guys, do you even understand how many Moscow Mules I had to drink to get that right? And it’s perfect.
“With me as the majority stakeholder and my team working seven days a week on my baby, in a matter of months, we have made Savano a household name.”
THINGS seem to be going from strength to strength for Olivia Attwood and Pete Wicks as they enjoyed a loved-up weekend together after spending time apart.
The couple cuddled up for a mirror selfie in a lift, with Pete holding up his phone as Olivia leaned into him.
Olivia Attwood cuddled up to boyfriend Pete Wicks for a lift selfieCredit: p_wicks01/InstagramOlivia and Pete made their romance Instagram official in JulyCredit: Getty
Shared by Pete on Instagram, the presenter’s £26kHermès bag could also be seen at her side as they posed for the cosy snap.
Olivia, 35, recently spent time in New York for Fashion Week while Pete, 37, remained in the UK.
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The pair had made their red carpet debut as a couple at the National Television Awards just days before she flew out.
They shared a kiss in front of the cameras at London’s O2 Arena, after keeping their romance a secret from fans for months.
Pete and Olivia were snapped kissing at the recent National TV AwardsCredit: GettyOlivia had a loved-up snap of her and Pete as her phone screensaverCredit: Instagram
Olivia and Pete were first pictured kissing in March, following her split from footballer husband Bradley Dack in January.
Pete finally made their relationship Instagram official in July with a series of cosy snaps from a trip to Ibiza. Alongside them, he wrote: “I guess someone has to go first.”
Their romance grew out of a long friendship, and the pair previously hosted The Sunday Roast together on KISS.
Olivia has described being with the former Towie star as “the easiest thing I’ve ever done”.
And their latest loved-up picture suggests the couple are definitely pleased to be back together after Olivia’s trip across the Atlantic.
Olivia Attwood has stripped to her bra and showed off her “glossy t**s”Credit: olivia_attwood/ InstagramShe also compared herself to a blow-up dollCredit: olivia_attwood/ Instagram
Olivia took to Instagram with a new video and captioned it: “If you also want to look like a blow up doll.”
In the clip, the TV host looked stunning in a lacy black bra as she answered a fan’s question about her glossy t**s routine.
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Wearing a blue satin jacket over her bra, she said: “Sierra has the job of glossing my boobs.
“And the product is Patrick Ta in she’s on Vacation – that body balm thing.”
Olivia revealed what product she used to achieve the lookCredit: olivia_attwood/ InstagramOlivia left jaws on the floor as she wore Margo Robbie’s iconic The Wolf Of Wall Street lingerieCredit: Instagram/@noel_mcgrathShe looked incredible in her boots and black slip as she posed on the bedCredit: Instagram/@noel_mcgrathPete Wicks and Olivia shared a tender kiss at the NTASCredit: Getty
Fans flocked to comment and one wrote: “Stunning! Loving the hair right now.”
Another said: “Obsessed with this look.”
A third added: “Absolute stunner!”
While a fourth wrote: “Liv you absolute goddess.”
This comes days after Olivia left jaws on the floor as she rocked Margot Robbie’s iconic The Wolf Of Wall Street lingerie.
Olivia looked incredible in a blue navy La Perla slip dress with cream floral lace for a night out – which was the exact one that actress Margot, 36, wore during the 2013 blockbuster.
She accessorised with knee high boots, a silver clutch and oversized Gucci sunglasses.
PETE Wicks has opened up about the huge birthday gesture he received from Olivia Attwood that made him cry – and her awkward reaction.
The pair confirmed their relationship back in July after the tattooed hunk hard launched their romance on Instagram.
Pete Wicks opened up about the huge birthday gesture from Olivia Attwood that made him cryCredit: Instagram / stayingrelevantpodcastThe pair started dating earlier this year but only went public in JulyCredit: Getty
Pete will be turning 38 on November 1 and Getting Filthy Rich presenter has decided to treat him.
Speaking on the Staying Relevant Podcast, Pete revealed: “Liv has booked my birthday present. She’s taking me to Vegas.
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“She told me over lunch at the weekend.
“And do you want to know something even more embarrassing? I cried.
Explaining that the sequin ensembles and foxtrots are a far cry from Pete’s day-to-day rugged image, Olivia said: “Oh this is so mean, he won’t even care about me saying it.
“I obviously think he’s the most handsome, gorgeous man. But, when I see Strictly Come Dancing, I, honestly, I don’t even – some people might find men dancing sexy but that is just not my thing.”
Olivia split from her ex husband Bradley Dack in January.
Olivia Attwood has hit back after being accused of lying about her booze brandCredit: InstagramThe savvy businesswoman launched her canned cocktails this summerCredit: olivia_attwood / instagram
However, there had been some criticism of her involvement, after Olivia called the company her “baby”.
But not taking this lying down, the successful businesswoman has now hit back and set the record straight.
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“My brand, Savano, my baby. It was acquired by my partners, it existed as Tom Savano, and then with me, we relaunched it,” Olivia told her fans in her latest Instagram video.
“We remarketed it, we renamed it, we repackaged it, and we developed signature flavours. For example, my Moscow Mule. Guys, do you even understand how many Moscow Mules I had to drink to get that right? And it’s perfect.”
Olivia revealed how she is a majority stakeholder in the booze brandCredit: Instagram/SavanoIt comes after Olivia and her boyfriend Pete were a huge success at the NTAs this weekCredit: Getty Images for The NTA’s
The new couple went down a storm when they presented an award at the glitzy bash, marking their first live TV appearance together.