Celebs Go Dating's Olivia Bentley in 'serious' romance with co-star Joshua Ritchie

It's against the show's rules!

Author: Alex RossPublished 4th Mar 2020

The current series of Celebs Go Dating has only been back on our TV screens for a week and a half, but already the show, voiced by comedian Rob Beckett, is already creating some serious drama.

Despite celebrities like James Locke, Allison Hammond, Amy Hart, Dean Gaffney and Amy Childs looking for love with members of the public, it sounds like two of this year's celebs have broken some major agency rules.

If you are a fan of the E4 show, you'll be aware that's it's totally against the rules to date other celebrities, but according to new reports, Made In Chelsea's Olivia Bentley is 'dating' Charlotte Crosby's ex-boyfriend, Joshua Ritchie.

Yes, despite Liv looking 'cosy' with James Locke following a dinner date earlier this week, the Mail Online are reporting that she's in a 'serious' secret relationship with Bolton lad Josh.

A source told the publication, "Josh and Olivia have been getting on like a house on fire.

"They started seeing each other in secret at the beginning of February and their romance has really blossomed. Until recently they had really tried to keep their feelings for each other private for the sake of the show.

"'But it was impossible for them not to be flirty and tactile in group situations with the rest of the cast, so it soon became common knowledge."

Of course, if you've been watching the latest series, you'll be aware that Joshua spoke about his famous ex-girlfriend during Tuesday night's episode, telling Anna Williamson and Paul C Brunson, "I care for her, I still do have a lot of love for her and I respect her.

"The thing is, she wants to have a family, she wants children, which I understand. She wants to get married."

Check out the line-up for series eight of Celebs Go Dating:

Amy Hart

Will Amy Hart be able to find her perfect man and take her dating experience to the next level after getting her heart broken by Love Island co-star Curtis Pritchard?

Amy Childs

TOWIE legend Amy Childs is set to make a TV comeback with her latest TV venture.

James Lock

After splitting from Yazmin Oukhellou, following a dramatic two year relationship, TOWIE's James Lock is hoping to find his match on the dating show.

Dean Gaffney

Unlucky in love Dean Gaffney is hoping to find the woman of his dreams. After splitting from his girlfriend just a few months ago, could Dean find 'the one'?

Malique Thompson-Dwyer

Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer appeared on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! last year, so he's not stranger to reality TV. But will his dates be similar to a Bushtucker trials?

Olivia Bentley

Made In Chelsea party girl Olivia Bentley is known for her direct and no nonsense attitude but viewers will know she falls in love quite easily. This is the perfect casting.

Alison Hammond

This Morning star Alison Hammond was a late addition to the 2020 line-up, but the star is now on the hunt for love after putting her career first for the last few years.

Joshua Ritchie

Following his split from former Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby, Joshua Ritchie will return to the Celebs Go Dating agency, but this time on his own!

Charlotte Dawson and Matthew Sarsfield

In January it was announced that Charlotte Dawson and her boyfriend Matthew Sarsfield had joined the agency, for couple's counselling.

Despite the rumours of a secret romance between Liv and Josh, both are keeping tight-lipped at the moment.

Celebs Go Dating airs every weeknight on E4 at 9pm.