Olivia Dean Deleted All Social Media Apps from Her Phone After 2026 Grammys: 'I Want to Live in Sweet Ignorance'

Daniela AvilaThu, April 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM UTC

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Olivia Dean for ELLECredit: Felix Cooper for ELLE -

Olivia Dean removed social media apps from her phone, citing the negative impact of constant online opinions

"I don't think you're supposed to know everyone's opinion about you," she said

Dean previously said she also doesn't use dating apps either

Olivia Dean is going through a social media detox.

The British singer-songwriter graced the cover of ELLE for its 2026 Women in Music Issue on Thursday, April 2 and opened up about her decision to remove all social media apps from her phone after this year's Grammys.

"I've been thinking about doing it for a while," the "Man I Need" singer, 27, said.

"Even though the love has been overwhelming, even that is not healthy sometimes," she said. "I don’t think you’re supposed to know everyone’s opinion about you. And I’ve decided I want to live in sweet ignorance."

Olivia Dean on the cover of ELLECredit: Felix Cooper for ELLE

Ultimately, Dean decided that "internet discourse" and other people's opinions were "unproductive."

"I know who I am, and I know that I’m performing and creating from a pure place. You can’t please everybody. And I have such peace in that," she said.

At the 2026 Grammys, Dean took home the award for Best New Artist and burst into tears during her speech.

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"I never really imagined that I would be up here, let alone nominated. So thank you so much. I just want to say that an artist is really nothing without their team. Emily, my best friend, my manager, we've been doing this for 10 years," the "Dive" singer said. "So this is for you, too, my family."

Olivia Dean for ELLECredit: Felix Cooper for ELLE

"I guess I want to say I'm up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant," she continued. "I wouldn't be here — I'm a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated. We're nothing without each other. Thank you so much."

Dean first made a breakthrough with viral songs "Man I Need" and "Nice to Each Other." Her latest album, The Art of Loving, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at No. 4.

In addition to her social media cleanse, Dean opened up to NYLON in a cover story interview about why she doesn't use dating apps.

Oliva Dean for ELLECredit: Felix Cooper for ELLE

"God forbid! I don’t love that it’s like, 'You could have whoever you want.' Just swipe, swipe, swipe," Dean said. "It all feels a bit too disposable."

When asked how she meets people in person, she said, "I just live my life."

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