Love Islander says 'more went on' with Gemma Owen and Billy Brown than fans saw

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 winner Liam Reardon is reportedly set to appear on the new series of Celebs Go Dating.The Welsh stud, 23, has set his sights on finding love once again following his shocking split from his reality TV co-star Millie Court after less than one year of datingA source told The Sun: "Liam is going to make an explosive entrance on Celebs Go Dating when he makes his debut several episodes into the new run.READ MORE: Liberty Poole sizzles in plunging nude swimsuit as she makes Love Island admission"He may only be recently single but things weren't working out between him and Millie for a while so he feels ready to throw himself back into the dating pool."At the end of the day, the show is a bit of fun and he had a great experience on Love Island, so figured why not give reality TV romance another whirl?"The source also added that while he was “not expecting” to find the love of his life, he is “looking forward” to having a laugh and meeting new people following the sadness of his breakup.Producers are thrilled to have landed Liam after they failed to secure The Wanted's Max George, despite offering him a hefty pay day."Bosses are really happy as Liam is the perfect signing for the show.

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.

Love Island bombshell Jay Younger has revealed a secret way the Islanders would communicate on the show.During an exclusive chat with the Daily Star, he explained how ITV producers would prevent the contestants from talking about "villa life" while they weren't filming for the programme.This would be on days off and at meal times and any other times where the Islanders were not on camera.READ MORE: Liberty Poole sizzles in plunging nude swimsuit as she makes Love Island admissionTo stop any gossip spreading and chats progressing without being on camera, Islanders were banned from talking about anything juicy during these times.However, Jay revealed how he and his co-stars got away with it.Jay, 27, said: "Yeah so we weren't allowed to sing in there, as we know it cant be aired. So, that's exactly what we use to do."For example, when Billy was trying to get with Tasha when he came back from Casa Amor, I would refer to Tasha as T-Pain.

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.

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.

Love Island star Brett Staniland has made a dig at Gemma Owen after she signed a deal with PrettyLittleThing. The runner-up of the latest series of the hit ITV dating show announced her six-figure deal with the fast fashion retailer on Monday (August 22) after signing the lucrative contract which will see her launch her own collection with the brand and help to promote their new reselling platform.

Love Island runner up Gemma Owen has shown off her astonishing horse riding skills and revealed the ginormous training grounds at her £4m mansion.The reality star demonstrated her top tier dressage skills as she rode elegantly around the stables.The video was released as an Instagram story on Sunday night of Gemma riding her horse, Sirius. Gemma also shared the video on her TikTok as she put the horse through its paces. She captioned the post: "Not at all rider fit yet but loving being back." Luca Bish and family watched on for the day, as Gemma was filmed gallivanting around on horseback.

Love Island fans have been left furious after online clothing company PrettyLittleThing offered a contract to islander Gemma Owen despite fans voting for Indiyah Polack to scoop the deal.Gemma, 19, was announced as the latest ambassador for the popular retailer on Monday (August 23) and labelled her new career venture as "a dream come true".Despite the joyous news, the clothing giant received an onslaught of complaints as many believed they "used" Indiyah, 23, for social media engagement when they asked the public to vote on who the next "PLT doll" should be.READ MORE: Laura Whitmore's possible replacement as Love Island host — and why she quitDue to Indiyah winning the majority of the votes by a landslide, fans were left questioning why the brand asked the public their opinion when it appeared evident that Gemma had already secured the position behind the scenes.Taking to Twitter, raging Love Island fans shared their thoughts, with some claiming Gemma's footballer dad Michael assisted with her victory.One person said: "What’s killing me is that they did a poll and Indiyah won but they still went with Gemma, hopefully Indiyah declined."Another penned: "So Gemma has been given a deal with PLT for her style. I’m sorry, but her boring office-like/conservative dress sense is nothing inspiring.