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Louis Russell Breaks Down on 'Celebs Go Dating' as Olivia Reveals Off-Screen 'Step Back' Text

An on‑air deep dive into his childhood trauma coincides with Olivia Hawkins' account of private sleepovers followed by a cooling message.

Overview

  • Agents Anna Williamson and Paul C. Brunson conducted a therapy‑style session in which Russell cried while saying he felt unloved and wrongly seen as an angry child.
  • Russell described a turbulent upbringing, stating his parents should not have been together and recalling that his father left.
  • Olivia Hawkins told Samie Elishi she stayed over with Russell about three times before receiving a message saying they should take a step back.
  • Earlier episodes showed Russell kissing multiple dates, prompting criticism and leaving Hawkins upset after he failed to respond to her Usher concert invite.
  • The Mirror reports Russell has been spotted with Love Island USA's Huda Mustafa, indicating possible off‑show dating activity.