Gemma Owen has admitted that her dad, England legend Michael Owen, was "not happy" she is going into the Love Island villa. But the former Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Real Madrid striker has since given the 19 year old his blessing, as he trusts her not to "embarrass" him.The Team GB dressage champion and swimwear brand owner said that her footballer dad, 42, "isn't buzzing" she is going onto the dating show, but gave her his blessing saying "I'm not going to tell you what to do".
Speaking from Mallorca ahead of the series' launch on Monday, Gemma signalled her intentions to dispel misconceptions about being a footballer's daughter, saying she received nasty comments from trolls about her privileged upbringing.
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She told the MailOnline: "I still wouldn't say that my dad is buzzing about me doing Love Island. "He's very supportive in whatever I decide to do.
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