Alex Bowen Biography: Wife, Child, Reality TV, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Siblings, Love Island 

  Alex Bowen is a British reality television personality, model, and fitness influencer who gained fame as a runner-up on the second series of Love Island UK in 2016, where he met his wife, Olivia Bowen.

Known for his charismatic presence and tattooed physique, he transitioned from a scaffolder to a prominent influencer, leveraging his reality TV fame into a successful career in modelling, fitness coaching, and property investment.

He is mainly recognised as the spouse of the English reality television personality, Olivia Bowen.

Profile

• Full Name: Alexander George Bowen
• Stage Name: Alex Bowen
• Born: 23 July 1991
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Reality TV Personality, Model, Fitness Influencer, Entrepreneur
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bowen
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Olivia Bowen (m. 2018)
• Children: Abel Jacob Bowen
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5.6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Alexander George Bowen was born on 23 July 1991, in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, and raised by his parents, referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Bowen, as their names are not publicly known. He might have had siblings, but details about them are unknown.

Details about his formal education are scarce, but he attended local schools in Wolverhampton. Before fame, he worked as a scaffolder, a physically demanding job that influenced his later focus on fitness. He is of British ethnicity and practices Christianity as his religion.

Career

Alex Bowen entered the public eye in 2016 as a late entrant on Love Island UK Season 2, joining on Day 18 and coupling with Olivia Buckland, finishing as runners-up. His charm and chemistry with Olivia made them fan favourites, leading to their engagement in 2017 and a high-profile wedding in 2018, which was featured in the TLC special “Olivia and Alex Said Yes.”

Post-Love Island, Alex transitioned from scaffolding to modelling, signing with brands like GymKing, and launching his fitness coaching platform, Pure 45, capitalising on his physique and fitness passion. He also co-hosts the WHAT THE FAQ? podcast, discussing lifestyle and reality TV.

The couple’s entrepreneurial ventures include The Bowen Homes Ltd., established in 2021, through which they invested in properties, including a £100,000 three-bedroom home in Wolverhampton and their £1 million Essex mansion, renovated and showcased on @thebowenhome Instagram.

Alex’s modelling work and brand deals with companies like BoohooMAN have bolstered his influence, with over 1.5 million Instagram followers by 2025. His 2023 fundraising challenge for men’s mental health, in memory of his late friend Joe Richards, highlighted his commitment to social causes.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ab_bowen
• Facebook Handle: Alex Bowen
• Twitter Handle: @ab_bowen

Personal Life

Alex Bowen is married to Olivia Bowen (née Buckland), whom he met on Love Island UK in 2016. They married on 15 September 2018, at Gosfield Hall in Essex, becoming the first Love Island couple to wed.

Their son, Abel Jacob “AJ” Bowen, was born on 10 June 2022, and they announced their second pregnancy in February 2025, expecting a daughter, though they experienced the loss of one twin due to vanishing twin syndrome.

Net Worth

Alex Bowen, together with his wife Olivia Bowen, has an estimated combined net worth of $5.6 million USD. His wealth stems from modelling contracts, brand endorsements with companies like GymKing, and his fitness coaching platform, Pure 45.

Their property investments through The Bowen Homes Ltd., including a Wolverhampton rental and their renovated Essex mansion, significantly contribute to their finances.