Love Island fans react over 'awkward' Gemma and Luca scene

the Sun claim telly executives have quizzed staff on the popular ITV2 dating series over the closeness between two talent agencies who regularly represent the up-and-coming reality stars.The outlet claims the talent firms – whose names have been kept under wraps – sometimes approached future contestants just hours before they signed up to take part on the hugely popular TV show.READ MORE:Love Island's Gemma and Luca split fears as they 'struggle to admit true feelings'While there has been no suggestion of criminal activity at play, the continued coincidence has prompted fears that staff were tipping off the agents for a healthy price.Concerns have since been raised by the country's eight leading talent agents who have since reportedly wrote to ITV.Some firms even went on to share their beliefs that specific Islanders had been given a more favourable edit on the reality show, therefore improving their chances of winning the show.The publication stated that there is no suggestion that any of the stars from this year’s series were involved in the backdoor scheme.They include hit winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti, runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish and finalists Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comThe publication claim ITV’s investigation found no wrongdoings, with a spokesman from the broadcaster stating there was “no financial agreement in place” with agents.The news outlet goes on to claim that one of the agencies – which represents a number of household names – is thought to have somehow repeatedly learnt contestants’ identities in advance.This inside knowledge allowed the company to sign up the

ITV launched a probe into whether staff were tipping off agents and taking alleged backhanders over Love Island contestants. As this year’s winners arrived back in Britain, it emerged bosses quizzed staff on the ITV2 series over concerns about closeness with two talent agencies who regularly represent reality wannabes. The firms — which we are not naming — sometimes approached future contestants just hours after they had signed up to the show.

LOVE Island fans are convinced that Paige Thorne is holding a grudge against Ekin-Su Culculoglu as she 'didn't congratulate her' on her triumph. Paige, 24, was among the original girls to enter the Love Island villa but was dumped with Adam Collard just 24hrs before the final. Eagle-eyed viewers have now spotted that Paige has not posted a message of support to Ekin-Su on Instagram following her win with Davide Sanclimenti.

Bradley Walsh hit out at Love Island during a recent episode of fellow ITV ratings winner The Chase.The popular game show host took aim at the reality dating offering just hours after winners Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu took home the £50,000 prize during Monday's (August 1) live final.The final saw a VT compilation of ITV stars congratulating the cast for their efforts over the summer, however, Bradley, 62, appears to not be so keen as some of his colleagues at the channel. READ MORE: The Chase turns saucy as Bradley Walsh red-faced over player's overtly sexual jibe Fans tuning into The Chase on Tuesday (August 2) saw show host Bradley welcoming four new contestants to the show. As Jan, Ellie, Roddy and Phil teamed up to go head to head with Chaser r Anne Hegerty - otherwise known as The Governess - Ellie stepped up to the podium and was asked a question about Love Island.

Love Island stars Gemma Owen and Luca Bish may not last the distance due to the "unhealthy dismissiveness" between them, a relationship expert has claimed.The eight series of the popular dating show finally came to an end on Monday night (Aug 1) with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti being crowned as this year's winners.But as viewers become accustomed to filling their 9pm void, relationship expert Massimo Stocchi-Fontana has shared his thoughts on the finalists whose relationships will last outside the famous villa of love.READ MORE: Michael Owen speaks out after daughter Gemma lands second place in Love Island finalSpeaking exclusively to Daily Star, Massimo believes there could be trouble for Gemma and Luca in the real world.The expert said: "There is an unhealthy dismissiveness and almost uncaring sense that plays out between them.

Lovebirds Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page have swapped numbers as they headed back to the UK after winning hearts and finding love in Mallorca. The smitten couple, who came fourth in the ITV2 dating contest, had a rocky journey when earlier in the eight week series Tasha admitted to wanting to get to know bombshell Charlie Radnedge, then Andrew recoupled with Coco Lodge in Casa Amor.

Love Island winners Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti enjoyed some special treatment on their flight back to the UK. The couple were given a tour inside the cockpit of their Jet2 plane as they returned home from their eight-week stint in the Majorcan villa. They were both allowed to sot in the pilot's seat.

It's hard to believe that after eight weeks on screens, Love Island is over for yet another year. This year’s series saw Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti crowned winners and as the pair returned to the UK they looked as in love as ever. Ekin-Su and Davide, both 27, were voted the winners of on 1 August, bagging a joint £50,000 cash prize as they beat runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish.

Former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has shed some light on rumours that contestants are bound by a 'secret contract' to stay together for a certain amount of time after leaving the show. Speaking in her final exclusive OK! column this week, the 28-year-old 2020 star shut down the idea of restrictions having been put in place by producers. "Everyone always asks me if it’s true that there’s a contract in place where they have to stay with each other," she revealed.

The Love Island finalists have stepped back on UK soil after a long, hot summer in Spain.

Love Island winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti appeared to be on cloud nine as they returned home to the UK following their victory on the show on Wednesday afternoon.The couple looked elated to be back on British ground as they stepped out of the Stansted airport after jetting home from the villa. Ekin-Su and Davide, both 27, were voted the winners of 2022 Love Island on 1 August, bagging a joint £50,000 cash prize as they beat runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish.The popular duo made their relationship exclusive on the ITV2 show and seemed happier than ever together as they posed for cameras and shared a passionate kiss after returning home.

LOVE Island’s Danica Taylor has sparked fears she’s already split from Jamie Allen. The dancer, 21, was certainly unlucky in love after coupling up with six boys during her stint on the ITV2 show.

Love Island runner up Luca Bish has spoken out on his "protective" behaviour of Gemma Owen in an Instagram live video shortly after leaving the famous villa.The 23-year-old star has received a string of abusive tweets accusing him of being over protective of partner Gemma, 19, during their time on the hit ITV2 dating show.After leaving the Majorcan villa, Luca and fellow finalists Andrew and Dami hosted an Instagram live to give fans the chance to see what they were getting up to since exiting the show.READ MORE: Love Island's Luca Bish speaks out on Michael Owen 'resemblance' after villa exitIn the Instagram live, which has since been uploaded to TikTok, Andrew is heard saying: "Where is Gem? Oi, people are requesting Gem. People are requesting Gem, go get her."Luca then grabs the phone and says: "You want Gem? You want Gem? No chance.

LOVE Island runners-up Luca Bish and Gemma Owen have been hit by claims they've already split-up, two days after the final. The two original Islanders put on a united front as they touched down in the UK this morning where they were met by their families.

EVER wondered what happens to the contestants when all the fun and games of the Love Island final come to an end? Well third-placed Islander Dami Hope, 26, has lifted the lid on where the final four couples stayed once the cameras stopped rolling on Monday night. The last contestants standing got to enjoy two extra nights in Majorca in a secret second villa.

THE CHASE host Bradley Walsh wasted no time taking a huge swipe at fellow ITV show, Love Island, during a recent episode. Only hours after the dating show crowed its winners, Bradley made a dig during an episode of The Chase.

LOVE Island fans are convinced Davide Sanclimenti has a secret feud with co-star George Tasker after he immediately unfollowed him after leaving the villa. The Italian hunk, 27, and Turkish beauty Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu were crowned winners of the eight series on Monday night.

They won the hearts of viewers on Love Island while falling in love in the famous ITV2 villa in Mallorca, and Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti are clearly smitten as they landed back in the UK. On Monday night the loved-up couple were crowned winners of the popular dating contest and now they've jetted home to begin a new journey together.

Hi everyone, it’s Shaughna Phillips here with my final Love Island column of the series. I’ve just got back from Majorca after flying out there to watch the final, which was so fun. I thought it was a good episode.

The Love Island 2022 finalists have arrived back in the UK from Mallorca where they were greeted to an emotional reunion with family and friends. The reunion follows a dramatic final which was broadcast live from the Love Island villa on Monday 1 August. Ekin-Su and Davide were crowned the winners of the series, followed by Gemma and Luca in third place, Dami and Indiyah in second place and Tasha and Andrew in fourth.

Love Island cast have finally arrived back in the UK after eight weeks of sun, love and drama in the ITV villa. This year's Love Island came to its epic conclusion with the final on Monday night (August 1), where Davide and Ekin-Su were crowned the winning couple.