Reality TV fans may have two new storylines to watch for as ITV2 expands its non-scripted slate. Reports suggest cameras could be following JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes as their whirlwind romance develops after their time in Celebrity Big Brother, with ITV2 seen as the likely broadcaster.
JoJo has already weighed in on the chatter, telling The Sun that you can’t say too much about such rumors in the building and urging reporters to dig further into the speculation.
In a separate move, ITV2 and ITVX have commissioned a brand-new six-part reality series from Angel Eye Media. Titled Olivia & Alex: Parenthood, the show will follow Love Island alumni Olivia and Alex Bowen as they navigate the next chapter of their lives together. Set to air later this year, the series promises intimate access to the couple’s real-life journey as they grow their young family from three to four, while also processing the emotional aftermath of losing one of their twins during early pregnancy.
The six-episode series is described as blending their trademark humor, honesty and stylish, Insta-perfect presentation. Viewers will get a candid look at family life—from pregnancy hormones and toddler tantrums to house projects, business plans and the occasional date night squeezed in between feeds.
Why this matters: The move reflects ITV’s ongoing strategy of turning reality TV participation into longer-running, personal storytelling. By spotlighting couples from the reality show world, ITV aims to deepen audience connections and offer varied, human-interest perspectives behind the scenes.
If you’re following Love Island or Celebrity Big Brother alumni, this signals more behind-the-camera access and real-life storytelling on the way, including sensitive topics like miscarriage, handled within a mainstream entertainment framework.
Summary: The week brings two threads for reality TV watchers: rumors of a JoJo Siwa–Chris Hughes follow-up project and a formal six-part series documenting Olivia and Alex Bowen’s life as they expand their family and navigate a painful moment in their past, all set to air on ITV2 and ITVX later this year.
Outlook: As these projects unfold, expect more cross-format storytelling that blends romance, parenthood and everyday challenges, giving audiences a closer look at public figures’ lives beyond the glossy moments. This approach could foster renewed interest in both couples and the broader Love Island/CBB ecosystem, with hopeful note that audiences will engage with genuine, sensitive storytelling.