Love Island's Olivia Attwood and Chris Hughes pack on the PDA with steamy smooch... after awkward run-in with nemesis Katie Price at ITV Gala

They have been engaged in a long-running feud with Katie Price, after she claimed Chris Hughes had sent her 'flirtatious' text messages. 

But Olivia Attwood and her Love Island beau put on a united front as they packed on the PDA while departing the star-studded ITV Gala on Thursday night, which was also attended by their nemesis Katie.

The couple were pictured getting seriously steamy as they left the bash, with the blonde wrapping her arms around Chris' neck and leaning in for a smooch.

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Katie, who? It came as Olivia and Chris put on a united front as they packed on the PDA while departing the star-studded bash

Katie, who? Olivia Attwood and her Love Island beau put on a united front as they packed on the PDA while departing the star-studded ITV Gala on Thursday night, which was also attended by their nemesis Katie

It's claimed the pair were among the last to arrive on last night's red carpet, seemingly in a bid to avoid their rival Katie, who recently revealed she has served Chris with legal letters. 

She recently told Fabulous magazine: 'He's been given legal letters, but what I will say is they are not well-liked on the circuit.'

Katie has slammed the Love Island star for his denial of the sent messages - venting her frustrations that he was trying to make her look 'mental.'

Probably for the best! It's claimed Chris and Olivia were among the last to arrive on last night's red carpet, seemingly in a bid to avoid their rival Katie

Probably for the best! It's claimed the pair were among the last to arrive on last night's red carpet, seemingly in a bid to avoid their rival Katie

Packing on the PDA: The couple were pictured getting seriously steamy as they left the bash, with the blonde wrapping her arms around Chris' neck and leaning in for a smooch
Packing on the PDA: The couple were pictured getting seriously steamy as they left the bash, with the blonde wrapping her arms around Chris' neck and leaning in for a smooch

Packing on the PDA: The couple were pictured getting seriously steamy as they left the bash, with the blonde wrapping her arms around Chris' neck and leaning in for a smooch

She also detailed his alleged texts further as she spoke to OK! magazine, claiming that he was 'slagging off' his girlfriend Olivia.

Talking about the situation, Katie admitted: 'All I know is someone who's parading around about mental health and he's trying to make out I'm mad, saying that he hasn't sent me messages, it's like pot-kettle.' 

But Chris and Olivia seemed to brush off the drama as they exchanged a steamy kiss while exiting the party.  

Beaming: The couple put on a high-spirited display as they left the party hand-in-hand

Beaming: The couple put on a high-spirited display as they left the party hand-in-hand

Gorgeous: Pulling out all the stops for the occasion, Olivia flashed her nude underwear in the sizzling jumpsuit, which featured delicate all-over lace embroidery

Gorgeous: Pulling out all the stops for the occasion, Olivia flashed her nude underwear in the sizzling jumpsuit, which featured delicate all-over lace embroidery

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Styled by Kelvin Barron, Olivia Attwood was positively radiant at last night's ITV Gala. Whether or not Olivia was providing us with a hint regarding the future of her relationship with fellow Love Island star Chris Hughes remains a mystery but she certainly worked the bridal look with aplomb. She completed her look with white court shoes and uncharacteristically straight locks.

This beautiful lace, embellished jumpsuit hails from bridal wear designer-to-the-stars Zuhair Murad's Spring '18 collection, which Olivia's stylist sourced from The Wedding Club. Celebrity fans of the brand include Sofia Vergara (who got married in a custom gown by the designer) and Jennifer Lopez who often frequents the red carpet in Murad dresses. So Olivia is in serious A List company.

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Defiant: The couple proved their romance is still going strong, despite the drama surrounding their relationship
Defiant: The couple proved their romance is still going strong, despite the drama surrounding their relationship

Defiant: The couple proved their romance is still going strong, despite the drama surrounding their relationship 

Pulling out all the stops for the occasion, Olivia flashed her nude underwear in the sizzling jumpsuit, which featured delicate all-over lace embroidery.

Chris also dressed to impress, donning a geometric print suit, offset with a black shirt.   

In a recent exclusive interview with MailOnline, Chris confessed to 'overcoming barriers' in his relationship but now reveals marriage is on the cards.

The Price you pay! Katie recently told Fabulous that she has served Chris with legal letters over the dispute

The Price you'll pay! Katie recently told Fabulous that she has served Chris with legal letters over the dispute

High spririts: But the Loose Women star seemed to put the feud behind her for the gala, as she too was pictured leaving with a smile on her face
High spririts: But the Loose Women star seemed to put the feud behind her for the gala, as she too was pictured leaving with a smile on her face

High spririts: But the Loose Women star seemed to put the feud behind her for the gala, as she too was pictured leaving with a smile on her face

He said: 'Our love is strong. I feel like we get stronger each day. We've overcome barriers here and there, which is natural in a relationship.   

'We were kind of obsessed with each other so it's gone from strength to strength. We loved each other in the villa but now we're in love so it's switched it up a bit.'

The lovebirds moved in together a week after they left the villa in third place. 

Feeling good! Love Island's Gabby Allen put on a particularly sprightly display as she left the bash
Feeling good! Love Island's Gabby Allen put on a particularly sprightly display as she left the bash

Feeling good! Love Island's Gabby Allen put on a particularly sprightly display as she left the bash

Girls' night! The beauty attended the party alongside co-star Tyla Carr, with the pair sharing a taxi home together

Girls' night! The beauty attended the party alongside co-star Tyla Carr, with the pair sharing a taxi home together

Pucker up! Gabby even gave the brunette a cheeky peck on the cheek 

Pucker up! Gabby even gave the brunette a cheeky peck on the cheek 

In early October, Chris and Olivia appeared to go on a break when the television hunk exposed a number of flirtatious texts from Katie on social media.

While he denied responding, pin-up Katie hit back and claimed to have '52 screenshots' of his equally raunchy replies.

But reality star Chris is keen to put the dispute behind him, saying he is ready to take the next step with Olivia.

Looking good! Amber Davies stole the limelight as she arrived at the ITV Gala in a Bond girl-esque one-shoulder gown

Looking good! Amber Davies stole the limelight as she arrived at the ITV Gala in a Bond girl-esque one-shoulder gown

In the nude: Here Love Island co-star Olivia flashed her underwear as she swathed her slim frame in a sheer lace jumpsuit

In the nude: Here Love Island co-star Olivia flashed her underwear as she swathed her slim frame in a sheer lace jumpsuit

Taking centre-stage: Adding height with some black ankle-strap courts, the dancer accessorised with some dazzling drop earrings and a glittering bracelet

Taking centre-stage: Adding height with some black ankle-strap courts, the dancer accessorised with some dazzling drop earrings and a glittering bracelet

Lovely in lace: Olivia showed off her stunning jumpsuit from all angles as she posed on the glistening red carpet
Lovely in lace: Olivia showed off her stunning jumpsuit from all angles as she posed on the glistening red carpet

Lovely in lace: Olivia showed off her stunning jumpsuit from all angles as she posed on the glistening red carpet

All white on the night: Attwood complemented her flared all-in-one with a verginous pair of white leather courts 

All white on the night: Attwood complemented her flared all-in-one with a verginous pair of white leather courts 

Pared-back look: The reality star wore her blonde hair in an uncharacteristically sleek middle-parting and framed her features with minimal make-up in nude tones
Pared-back look: The reality star wore her blonde hair in an uncharacteristically sleek middle-parting and framed her features with minimal make-up in nude tones

Pared-back look: The reality star wore her blonde hair in an uncharacteristically sleek middle-parting and framed her features with minimal make-up in nude tone

Cute couple: The Surrey native looked incredible as she cosied up to her Love Island boyfriend Chris, who sported an alarming printed suit

Cute couple: The Surrey native looked incredible as she cosied up to her Love Island boyfriend Chris, who sported an alarming printed suit

He explained: 'At the end of next year I’m going to get married. I don’t know when I’m going to propose.

'I want a kid at the end of next year as well. I’ll be 25 by then, just before my 26th birthday next year, and when my kid is about 15 I’ll be 40.'  

Meanwhile, last night's event saw them reunited with a flurry of their Love Island co-stars, including Amber Davies, 21. 

She flaunted her enviably svelte frame in the one-shoulder garment, which featured a chic studded belt and thigh-split.

Adding height with some black ankle-strap courts, the dancer accessorised with some dazzling drop earrings and a glittering bracelet.  

Siren: Glamour model Jessica Shears, 24, showcased her incredible curves in a skintight dove-grey gown, which she teamed with snake-print heeled sandals
Siren: Glamour model Jessica Shears, 24, showcased her incredible curves in a skintight dove-grey gown, which she teamed with snake-print heeled sandals

Siren: Glamour model Jessica Shears, 24, showcased her incredible curves in a skintight dove-grey gown, which she teamed with snake-print heeled sandals 

Glowing: Jessica's structured gown perfectly offset her bronzed complexion, which still looked as sunkissed as her Love Island days months earlier 

Glowing: Jessica's structured gown perfectly offset her bronzed complexion, which still looked as sunkissed as her Love Island days months earlier 

Happy together: The former wrestler flashed a sultry pose as she cosied up to her Love Island beau Dom Lever, who she lives with and got recently engaged to

Happy together: The former wrestler flashed a sultry pose as she cosied up to her Love Island beau Dom Lever, who she lives with and got recently engaged to

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