A CELEBS Go Dating expert has revealed “sparks are flying” between cast members after Olivia Hawkins and Louis Russell were pictured snogging.
The Love Island and Too Hot To Handle stars hit it off after landing in Ibiza to film the E4 reality show.
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Having swapped flirty messages on social media ahead of the trip, they were seen kissing by a pooland an insider said the sexual chemistry was very obvious.
Now, sex guru Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn has revealed the decision to shoot on the White Isle has really ramped up the heat.
She told us: “It’s brand new. When you’re in a setting where it’s completely new and it’s known as a vacation destination, people are way more relaxed to share their emotional self, their deep thoughts; they’re also a little bit more frisky.
“Sparks are flying for certain people. There’s a lot of chemistry, even between the celebs.”
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In the past, hook-ups between co-stars were frowned upon, but now the experts embrace it if there’s a chance it can lead to a genuine connection.
Tara continued: “This is the celebrity dating agency. You’re here to date multiple people and to figure out how to become better daters, better lovers, better life partner to someone, hopefully not just to hook up with another celebrity, like case in point Adam [Collard] and Lottie [Moss] in our previous series. But we also don’t discourage it.
“We really don’t produce anything. We allow people to just be themselves and if you say you’re falling in love with another celeb, who are we to say you can’t pursue that?
“But for now, no one is falling in love with anybody, however sparks are flying between everybody.”
One contestant who will no longer be turning to experts Tara, Paul C. Brunson and Anna Williamson for help is Christine McGuinness, 37.
Last night, the mum-of-three withdrew from the show just days after jetting to the White Isle.
She said: “I joined Celebs Go Dating with great intentions but have realised that dating on a public platform and the attention that brings is just too soon for me.
“They’ve said the door is always open for me, which I’m so grateful for, but for now I’m returning home to my family.”
Christine has been going through a difficult divorce from husband Paddy, and recently began exploring her sexuality.
Tara supports her the decision, saying: “Her situation outside of the show is very complex so we will focus on helping her gain clarity about what she wants to do moving forward and build confidence in dating again.
“As a dating expert, I admire Christine for putting her wellbeing first.
“Opening up to love on such a public platform isn’t easy, and it’s incredibly brave to recognise when the timing isn’t right.
“The door remains open, and we’d welcome her back with open arms when the moment feels right for her.”
Celebrity Big Brother star is in the frame to replace her just days after finishing sixth in the CCTV house, while Made In Chelsea’s Sam Prince and The Chase’s Mark Labbett are going to be late arrivals.
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