Love Island's Amber Gill defends Michael Owen's daughter after backlash over 'rude' comment

Love Island viewers have been glued to their screens for the past four nights and Gemma Owen and Davide Sanclimenti went on the first date of the series during Wednesday's episode.However, it's clear thatthe romantic scenes didn't go down well and everyone is talking about it.Gemma was originally coupled up with fan favourite Liam Llewellyn before bombshell Davide decided to couple up her, leaving Liam single and vulnerable.Michael Owen's daughter Gemma and Davide later went on their first date which involved making their own lemonade and sitting down and chatting.Fans have since labelled it 'the most boring date ever' with some saying they "skipped though it" whilst watching the ITV2 dating show.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE One person said: "Thought new girls were coming tonight instead I had to watch a dodgy date w Gemma n Davide & 600 boring chats" Another wrote: "That date is the most boring thing I’ve ever watched on TV and we used to have the test card when I was young."A third fan said: "Gemma and Davide walking back into the villa after the most boring date ever. I'm surprised she's sticking with him and learning towards him."Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comWhile a forth wrote: "I’m sorry I gotta skip Gemma and Davide’s date they’re too boring what the hell???" Even though viewers thought the date was 'boring' the 19-year-old horse dressage rider and the 27-year-old Italian stallion both returned happy and said the date was good.

Chris Hughes has defended Love Island star Gemma Owen after she has faced criticism online for being "picky".The 19 year old caused a stir when she said she didn't like Luca Bish's surname and that her former partner, Liam Llewellyn, wasn't her type. But 29 year old Chris, who finished in third place on the 2017 series of the hit ITV dating show, has now hit back at Michael Owen's daughter's critics in an exclusive chat with OK!.

Former Love Island star Amy Hart has given an insight into filming tactics used by producers after fans thought they spotted a blunder.Taking to social media, one fan shared a picture of current contestant Gemma Owen in bed while holding on to her phone from the latest episode of the popular ITV dating series. "Why were they all saying morning and acting like they just woke up when Gemma's phone clearly says 17.33?" the fan asked.

Love Island fans were left baffled following Thursday's episode (June 9) after a game of dares caused a lot of drama.The islanders enjoyed a game of beer pong which started with bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu performing a sexy dance on Davide Sanclimenti.But things quickly became confusing when the ITV contestants seemed to switch up their romances.Tasha Ghouri, who is currently coupled up with Andrew Le Page, chose Luca Bish when dared to do a sexy crawl to the islander she fancied the most.Luca is currently coupled up with Paige Thorne.Speaking in the Beach Hut, Luca said: "It looked like she was on course for Andrew and it was a quick little, bang Luca's having some."Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HEREAndrew admitted that Tasha's choice was "a bit of a shock".He said: "We're obviously together and she says she likes me so I did feel a bit mugged off."Andrew was then dared to kiss the islander he thought was "wifey" material, with Tasha gesturing that she knew it wouldn't be her.He ended up kissing Paige, who had previously revealed she thought he was boyfriend material.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comTasha later said: "That beer pong game, it kind of shocked me a little bit, like Tasha wake up.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has reportedly won only three dressage competitions in the last seven years, as backed by an anonymous source.The 19-year-old was an original contestant and joined nine other hopefuls during the first round of coupling, as voted for by the public, before bombshell Davide swooped in and stole her from Liam.She has been at the forefront of the show’s drama for the first few episodes and has mentioned to the other contestants that she is a dressage rider.Dressage is a form of horse riding in which the horses prance and perform tricks when signalled by their rider.Gemma has said she has won awards in her field, but a source told The Sun: “Whenever she has explained what she does for a living on the show, she’s said she travels around the world competing in international dressage competitions. This much is true, but sadly she doesn’t win very many.”Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HEREThey continued on and made a scathing remark: “She’s taken part in 39 competitions and won just three times.

Over the years, contestants who have gone onto Love Island have proved that the show has the potential to launch its islanders into a newfound world of fame and fortune. From Molly-Mae’s growing business empire to Alex and Olivia Bowen’s success as a power couple, the popular ITV2 can transform the lives of its contestants almost overnight. And it appears that in anticipation of the potential benefits that a Love Island appearance can bring, Gemma Owen began preparing for the series months before even entering the villa.

The new Love Island contestants are slowly settling into a life of chats, texts and dates during this year’s ITV series.The youngest of this year's lot, Gemma Owen, 19, is dominating headlines and rising to reality TV fame, but her family are not strangers to the spotlight. Her dad, footballing legend Michael Owen, has opened up about how he navigates parenting as a famous sports star.The Owen family live in a £4 million mansion in Chester, which has enough grounds for all 12 of Gemma’s horses.

Ekin-Su Cülcüglolu wasted no time in ruffling feathers as she entered the Love Island villa during the latest episode. The 27-year-old's arrival was teased at the end of Wednesday night's episode alongside Afia Tonkmor, 25.

Love Island star Gemma Owen was left "devastated" by the death of her "best mate. " Gemma and her footballer dad Michael Owen were devastated when their dog Ronnie passed away. She said: “It was heartbreaking.

Liam Llewellyn was back in the Love Island game during Thursday night's episode (June 9) as he headed on not one but TWO dates. The Welsh 23-year-old is facing being dumped from the villa after being left single just 24 hours into his time on the ITV2 dating show..

Love Island fans have taken to Twitter to discuss Thursday's episode (June 9), commenting how bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 27, is going to "humble" contestant Gemma Owen, 19. Gemma has been branded rude by viewers of the show, and has come under fire for having an "attitude" and saying she would "humble" contestant Davide Sanclimenti, who she is currently coupled up with.But many have pointed out that she is only 19 years old and some think she may just be socially awkward.However, some fans have been less forgiving, hoping that new girl Ekin-Su will in turn humble Gemma, after she was seen chatting to Davide.One Twitter user wrote: "Ekin Su is gorgeous and I’m soo glad someone is gonna humble Gemma #loveisland".Another typed: "nah Ekin Su was put on this earth to humble Gemma".A third commented: "Ekin su is the gal who needs to humble Gemma though #LoveIsland".Another said: "ekin-su was a necessity for this season, she needs to humble gemma fully #LoveIsland".One called for Paige to be left alone, saying: "okay ekin- su, humble gemma but LEAVE PAIGE ALONE #LoveIsland".For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Ekin-Su entered the villa on Wednesday (May 9) evening alongside bombshell Afia Tonkmor, 25.

LOVE Island viewers have been left in shock after Davide Sanclimente FINALLY addressed his eight-year age gap with Gemma Owen. The Italian bombshell coupled up with footballer Michael Owen's eldest daughter on the ITV2 dating show earlier this week.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen almost revealed her famous dad's identity by dropping yet ANOTHER hint. So far the new Islander hasn't revealed who her famous father is to her love interests.

LOVE Island viewers have SLAMMED Luca Bish as a game player after he snogged Gemma Owen on Thursday night's show. The fish salesman pulled the professional dressage rider to one side for a chat in the latest instalment of the ITV2 dating show.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen declared war on rival Ekin-Su after she set her sights on Davide. The furious 19-year-old rolled her eyes, smirked and moaned about the bombshells after Ekin-Su took a "patronising" swipe about her age.

LOVE Island's Luca made a major blunder as he took a cheeky swipe at Michael Owen's football knowledge to Gemma. Football-mad Luca, 23, doesn't know Gemma's dad is former England footy ace Michael Owen.

Gemma Owen has insisted that the age gap between her and Italian hunk Davide Sanclimenti is ‘no issue’ to her, on Thursday 9 June episode of Love Island Series 8. The 19 year old is currently in a couple with 27 year old Davide, and whilst they were having a chat in the garden, the pair discussed whether or not the age gap was an issue to them both.

Love Island's Gemma Owen was left "annoyed" by new arrival Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu who has held nothing back in her pursuit of Davide Sanclimenti. In Thursday's episode viewers watched on as Liam Llewellyn, 22, brought Ekin-Su, 27, and fellow newbie Afia Tonkmor, 25, back to the villa. Both new islanders wasted no time in naming their top three boys with each of them opting for Gemma's partner Davide.

Love Island 's Gemma Owen finally spoke about her famous father Michael Owen on Thursday's episode without mentioning his name. The Islander, 19, decided to turn her attention to Luca Bish during the latest instalment as the duo enjoyed a flirty conversation on the rooftop.

Love Island viewers are convinced Gemma, 19, and Davide, 27, were “forced” to discuss their 8-year age gap after fans dubbed it “creepy.”The pair coupled up when Davide stole Gemma from love interest Liam, leaving him single.But fans were turned off by the pair’s age gap.On tonight’s episode, the pair finally acknowledged their age difference, but viewers believe producers “forced” the chat after backlash from viewers.One viewer blasted: “Hmmm that statement from Gemma about his age sounded forced, feel like the producers told them to have the convo.”A second echoed: “Producers really forced them to address the age thing huh,” while a third dissed their pairing completely saying: He knows how old she is but isn’t bothered because she’s ‘mature’ for her age? Find that villa on AirBnB and SEND THE COPS TO IT.”Ekin-Su was then seen flirting with Davide, making him breakfast and inviting him to do a workout with her.Determined not to be dumped, Gemma turned her sights to Luca, who is getting to know Tasha.After telling him she was interested in getting to know him, he responded telling her he thought she was “very attractive” and said he would “switched beds tonight if he could.”Bombshell Afia Tonkmor shocked fans when she made a savage swipe at Gemma Owen's age.Lounge Host Afia walked into the villa with Turkish actress Ekin-Su on Thursday night (June 9) - and both of the ladies made a big first impression on boys and girls in the villa.

Tonight's episode of Love Island saw two new bombshells enter the villa and already one of the girls is causing tension in the house.