Love Island’s Paige Thorne hints Adam Collard has dropped the L bomb in fan Q&A

Love Island runner up Gemma Owen became a household name earlier this summer as she and boyfriend Luca Bish charmed audiences at home during their eight weeks of exploring romance in the villa. Yet while 2022 was the first time many of us had seen the 19 year old daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen, Gemma admitted that she actually very nearly appeared on the 2021 series of the popular ITV2 dating show. Speaking in her first ever YouTube video, Gemma revealed that she had been approached by show producers in 2021 when her career as an international dressage rider was in full swing.

MOLLY-MAE Hague was joined by Maura Higgins as she jetted to Paris for her latest PrettyLittleThing launch. The 22-year-old, who is creative director for the fashion brand, shared a series of snaps and videos from their trip on Instagram.

LOVE Island’s Dami Hope spent the night partying with an A-list Hollywood star before stripping off and cuddling Indiyah Polack. The Irish reality star, 23, came third in the show this summer with his now-girlfriend Indiyah, and has been living it up ever since. Dami looked every inch the star as he rubbed shoulders with Idris Elba during the glam premiere of his new film Beast at London's Hackney Picturehouse last night.

Adam Collard has revealed the real reason he decided to make his iconic return to ITV2's hit dating show Love Island.Speaking on his podcast with pal Mickey Seers, Adam admitted he returned to the show purely for financial benefits, revealing he wanted to get a "little piece" of Molly-Mae Hague's million pound success.Adam first appeared on the show in 2018 and bounced between islanders Rosie Williams and Zara McDermott.

LOVE Island stars had a glam reunion in London last night - but some big names from the show were missing. The likes of Chyna Mills, Coco Lodge and Lacey Edwards descended on the swanky STK restaurant in Mayfair for a party hosted by fashion brand InTheStyle. The stunning Casa Amor girls were also joined by Deji Adeniyi, who draped a leather jacket with bold stitching over his shoulders.

Love Island 2022 contestants have returned home from Majorca with some of them already putting pen to paper on big money brand ambassador deals. Past contestants have gone on to earn millions following their time in the villa. Islanders are normally inundated with offers from brands and sponsorship deals.

Love Island has been defended by ITV boss Kevin Lygo amid claims of misogynistic behaviour on this year's show. Lygo, the channel's director of television, reportedly warned that to make shows such as the dating contest risk-free would be to stop them appearing altogether.Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival, he said the show's duty of care process was "more rigorous than ever", and that: "We are moving into a different era here and we have to be very mindful that there is a certain risk to going on television. READ NOW: Love Island's Gemma Owen leaves fans aghast as she checks vagina before 'massage' It comes after Love Island viewers reportedly made 1,509 complaints to the media regulator, Ofcom, over allegedly misogynistic behaviour by male contestants towards their female counterparts.Lygo added: "It may not be exactly what you think it's going to be as a member of the public, but I don't think we should stop, because the logical conclusion 'you don't allow members of the public on telly'.

Love Island star Jamie Allen has been "released" from his footballing contract with FC Halifax Town. At the time of Jamie's Love Island appearance his football team made it clear they were unhappy with him leaving to join the ITV dating show.Jamie is yet to comment on the departure but the club released the news on their social media channel today. READ MORE: Love Island's Paige Thorne lands six figure deal as first islander collaboration The statement read: "FC Halifax Town and Jamie Allen have mutually agreed to release Jamie from his contract and he has left the Club."FC Halifax Town would like to thank Jamie for his contribution to the Football Club and wish him all the best in the future."The club made it clear they were unhappy with Jamie's decision to joining the cast of Love Island and at the time posted a statement that read: "Allen has decided to join the cast of Love Island 2022, making his intentions clear that the opportunity is very important to him."The matter will be reviewed on his return."Many fans of the football team, however, were not happy about Jamie's decision to leave the club.One wrote: "Hope it was worth it Jamie lad, a weeks worth on TV and another week of Interviews from Magazines and that will be your lot.

Love Island star Amber Gill has swiped at ex bombshell Brett Staniland after he asked her a cheeky question on her story. Brett took to Ambers Instagram story asking her "When you try and do backstroke does your BBL flip you around like a lifejacket?"BBL is slang for Brazilian Butt Lift.READ MORE: Love Island's Molly-Mae Hague unrecognisable in incredible throwback snapAmber responded by saying: "Did you forget to use your burner account???" And tagged Brett.

ITV boss Kevin Lygo has warned that the only way to make risk-free versions of shows like Love Island would be to scrap them altogether. He defended the ITV2 dating contest against criticism of misogynistic behaviour on this year’s series claiming its duty of care process was "more rigorous than ever." But Kevin warned that preventing on-screen controversies on reality TV shows would mean barring members of the public that they rely on.

LOVE Island star Luca Bish has refused to appear in his girlfriend Gemma Owen's videos - issuing a stinging put-down of the show. The dating competition runner-up could be seen avoiding the camera as Gemma, 19, filmed them making dinner last night.

LOVE Island's Paige Thorne has signed a huge six-figure deal to become the face of a fashion brand. The Welsh paramedic, 24, has been named as the face of Forever Unique and the signing marks the brand's first ever collaboration with a star of the ITV2 series.

LOVE Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has fuelled rumours she's set to replace Laura Whitmore after jetting off for a secret project. The reality TV star has teased new "amazing" work on her Instagram stories, and some fans are sure it's to do with the ITV2 show. Last night, Love Island star Ekin-Su, 28, appeared make-up free on her Instagram stories to reveal she was flying away for the new job.

LOVE Island star Gemma Owen has let Luca Bish watch her ride her beloved horse - despite her being against the idea. The international dressage rider, 19, previously admitted she didn't want the former fishmonger, 23, to watch her horse riding whilst in the villa.

Earlier this week, ITV Love Island's Gemma Owen divided fans when she was revealed as the new face of PrettyLittleThing (PLT). The daughter of Michael Owen

Paige Thorne only left the Love Island villa three weeks ago and has already hit the big time. Paige, 24, has signed a whopping six-figure deal with fashion label Forever Unique in her first collaboration since the show finished.The Welsh paramedic is releasing a partywear line with the brand.

Love Island star Paige Thorne has signed a huge deal with global fashion brand Forever Unique in time for the festive season.Since leaving the villa, Paige has also admitted that she wants to return to her job as a paramedic in Swansea.The signing will be Paige’s first partnership with a brand since she left the villa along with her partner Adam Collard.READ MORE:Love Island's Adam Collard FaceTimed huge Hollywood stars – with no idea who they wereThe fashion brand’s first ever Love Island collaboration is set to be released in time for the party season towards the end of the year.Forever Unique is owned by The Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Seema Malhotra who has admitted that she “loved Paige from the very first episode” of the ITV2 reality dating show.After Paige won Seema over throughout her eight weeks on the programme, Seema knew she was the “absolute perfect fit” for her label.Paige, who was a paramedic before she joined Love Island, has also spoken out about her partnership with Forever Unique.She said: “I love that Forever Unique offers wardrobe staples that last a lifetime. I wanted my collection to be a considered purchase, using high quality materials and taking me out of my comfort zone.

Chloe Burrows has admitted there is a pressure for couples to stay together after leaving the Love Island villa due to the attention put on your relationships.The 26 year old was a runner up on the 2021 series of the hit ITV2 dating show with boyfriend Toby Aromolaran, 23.The pair are now one of just two couples from their entire series to still be together, alongside Faye Winter and Teddy Soares, both 27. Speaking exclusively to OK! about which couples she think will go the distance from the year's series – including winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti – Chloe said: "There's quite a few strong couples but it's like a domino effect.

MOLLY-Mae Hague looked sensational as she released her latest edit with Pretty Little Thing. The fast fashion brand's creative director, 23, proved the perfect model for her own garments revealed today.