Olivia Young reveals why she chose to do Big Brother over Love Island
Olivia Young doesn't think she would have "fitted in" on 'Love Island'.
The 23-year-old dancer finished runner-up in ITV's reboot series of 'Big Brother' last week and decided to apply for that show - which saw housemates live together without access to the outside world in a bid to win a cash prize - because she had grown up watching it and was unsure if she would be comfortable going on a dating show like 'Love Island'.
Asked if she would have ever considered 'Love Island', she told The Sun: "I don’t know, it’s a different part of yourself to give away if you do a dating or romance-based show.
“So that’s why I chose to do 'Big Brother' because obviously we could have applied for 'Love Island' but I never saw myself fitting in there.
“I applied for BB because I grew up watching it and I always said if it ever comes back, I want to do it.”
The Glasgow-born beauty was beaten to the grand prize of £100,000 by lawyer Jordan Sangha in the show's final but an industry expert has recently claimed that she is the most "bankable" star to emerge from the new version of 'Big Brother' and is "sure" she will be raking in half a million pounds in the next year thanks to her "quick wit" and on-screen energy.
Brand expert Nick Ede said: "I think Olivia has been an interesting character in the 'Big Brother' house and she’s turned out to be a standout star in the process. Her honest banter and overexcited nature has won her many fans and after starring in 'Big Brother' she’ll also be successful when it comes to making money.
“She’s gorgeous and I’m sure a fast fashion brand will pick her up quickly and offer her a deal.
"She will get Instagram and TikTok deals aplenty and make money from personal appearances and TV and radio gigs - she’s potentially the most bankable star in the house.
“With her quick wit, Scottish accent, and loads of energy I can see her being used for ad campaigns and loads more and even being paid big money for panto appearances too. I think she could make half a million in the next year at least.”
