Olivia Bowen admits she and husband Alex have postponed plans to try for a baby

‘The world scares me right now’: Olivia Bowen admits she and husband Alex have postponed plans to try for a baby amid the coronavirus pandemic

Olivia Bowen has revealed she and her husband Alex were thinking about having a baby but have now postponed their plans due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The former Love Island star, 27, took part in a fan Q&A on her Instagram Stories and admitted the world ‘scares’ her right now and so has decided to put off starting a family.

Speaking in the video, she said: ‘We were thinking abut it and then things just kinda changed, especially with lockdown still happening and the world being so unknown, I put it off. I also have to go to New York for two months so…’

Plans: Olivia Bowen has revealed she and her husband Alex were thinking about having a baby but have now postponed their plans due to the coronavirus pandemic

Olivia elaborated further on her thoughts on becoming pregnant during lockdown and said: ‘The world scares me right now so we postponed. 

‘I know what I’m like and I know I wouldn’t be good at being pregnant during lockdown I don’t think!’

The reality star added: ‘I need my friends and family close. Hats off to all of you strong ladies.’ 

Olivia and Alex met on the second series of Love Island in 2016 and finished as runners up, tying the knot in September 2018. 

Honest: The former Love Island star, 27, took part in a fan Q&A on her Instagram Stories and admitted the world 'scares' her right now and so has decided to put off starting a family

Honest: The former Love Island star, 27, took part in a fan Q&A on her Instagram Stories and admitted the world ‘scares’ her right now and so has decided to put off starting a family

The couple previously told how they had stopped using contraception and wanted to try for a baby next year, after Olivia expressed concerns about her fertility due to an underactive thyroid. 

The social media star rang in New Year’s Eve in Dubai with Alex and she shared a sweet snap to Instagram. 

Olivia joined a long line of reality stars and influencers who travelled to Dubai over the festive seasons amid strict coronavirus restrictions in the UK. although she has since returned home.

It comes after the reality star slipped into a plunging black lingerie set from Boux Avenue that paired a black-and-pink bustier with matching lace underwear and a garter belt last month. 

Relationship: Olivia and Alex met on the second series of Love Island in 2016 and finished as runners up, tying the knot in September 2018

Relationship: Olivia and Alex met on the second series of Love Island in 2016 and finished as runners up, tying the knot in September 2018

Her attire accentuated her ample assets as it showed off a generous glimpse of her cleavage, while also putting her intricate tattoos on display.

Olivia’s underwear was cut high on her waist to accentuate her slender legs as she posed beside a Christmas nutcracker ornament.

The reality star’s golden locks were brushed into a sleek, straight style and she wore a light palette of make-up to highlight her pretty features.

Wow! It comes after the reality star slipped into a plunging black lingerie set from Boux Avenue that paired a black-and-pink bustier with matching lace underwear and a garter belt last month

Wow! It comes after the reality star slipped into a plunging black lingerie set from Boux Avenue that paired a black-and-pink bustier with matching lace underwear and a garter belt last month