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ITV star attempts flirty move on newly-single Olivia Attwood at launch party

EXCLUSIVE: Flirt alert at the launch of Olivia Attwoods brand-new ITV show, The Heat, as two of the shows contestants, Djordje and Akito, revealed their interest in the newly-single star

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Olivia Attwood has launched her brand new ITV show, The Heat, and it seems like the cast have got the hots for her. Think MasterChef meets Love Island when it comes to this new fiery line-up.

The Heat sends ten ambitious chefs to Barcelona to train under multi-Michelin-star chef Jean-Christophe Novelli at his exclusive Port Vell Marina restaurant. However, the drama doesn't stay in the kitchen, as the chefs appear to couple up with one another behind-the-scenes.

Although, when chatting exclusively to Daily Star at The Heat's press launch on Tuesday (February 24), two of the handsome young chefs revealed their interest in stunning newly-single host, Olivia. The interest however, appeared to be only from their side, as the ITV host remained nothing but "professional".

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Chef Djordje didnt hold back when asked about the stunning star, admitting: "I am definitely interested. I was chatting to her, trying to flirt a little as well, I told her I'm single now too," he laughed.

"She's nice, but very professional, she's just a nice lady. I would definitely date her, but she doesn't even follow me yet. To be fair, my bank would have to go up a bit as well," he joked.

Meanwhile, fellow contestant Akito was equally candid about his intentions. I would 100% date her, I didn't know she was single now, I will go chat to her now as well then, if that's the case," he joked. "I was pouring her champagne earlier, if that counts."

Discussing what kind of date he would love to take Olivia on, he said: "For a date, I'd make her some sushi, I'm a Japanese guy, that could be my way in."

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Djordje also joked about his culinary approach: I'd cook a steak chateau briand. Dessert though? That would be me! I'm joking, you don't do anything like that on a first date, you have to leave it as a mystery.

The cheeky confessions came amid the high-energy launch party for The Heat, a series that blends MasterChef-style cooking with the interpersonal drama of Love Island.

Olivia, in high spirits and radiant after her recent split from Bradley Dack, charmed the crowd while introducing the cast. Contestants praised her as supportive, professional, and effortlessly engaging a host who keeps the energy high even when the kitchen heats up.

At the launch, contestants revealed that long days, demanding services, and living together created tension, but also playful camaraderie. Olivias warmth and quick wit were praised repeatedly, making her the perfect guide through the high-stakes competition.

With promotions, demotions, sackings, and shocking twists throughout the series, The Heat promises a sizzling mix of culinary skill and reality-show drama.

The series is now airing on ITV2 and ITVX.

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