Ovie Soko on Fame, Basketball & Surviving Love Island

Ovie Soko finally sits down with Mo Gilligan for a conversation that goes way beyond Love Island. From playing basketball in America to suddenly becoming one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, Ovie opens up about the surreal moment he realised his life had changed forever — including fans literally stopping traffic when he walked into Selfridges. They talk about the pressure of being a Black man in the spotlight, life on US college campuses, dating after reality TV, and why Ovie chose to go back to basketball instead of chasing the influencer lifestyle. This episode is honest, funny and reflective — a rare look at what happens after the villa. Expect stories about American culture shock, fame, identity and staying true to yourself when the whole world suddenly knows your name. Welcome to my YouTube Channel! Subscribe for brand new stand up, behind the scenes action, sensational podcast content and exclusives from the MOMO G Network. Comment, like, share and tell us what you think. Follow Mo on Twitter/Instagram:   / mothecomedian   |   / mothecomedian   Like the page on Facebook:   / mogilligan   Join the Mo Gilligan mailing list on www.mogilligan.com for updates on shows and events.