Michael Owen jets off on holiday BEFORE meeting Luca – while Love Island star posts snap of Gemma in bed

It’s been months in the making, but Love Island’s Luca Bish has finally sat down to meet with girlfriend Gemma Owen’s famous dad, football legend Michael Owen.The 23 year old fishmonger recently swapped Brighton for a sunny getaway to Portugal, where he was able to spend some quality time with Gemma’s extended family, including her impressive dad. Enjoying a relaxed family dinner together, both Luca and Michael could be seen smiling in snaps taken from the meeting as they chatted away happily.

Love Island star Luca Bish made his first solo red carpet appearance without Gemma Owen as he attended the House of the Dragon premiere in Leicester Square on Monday.The 23 year old’s outing comes after he reportedly met Gemma’s famous footballer dad Michael Owen for the first time.The couple have been attached to the hip since leaving the villa as runners-up as they recently travelled to Portugal together, where Luca became acquainted with the Owen family. Gemma, 19, decided to sit this event out though, leaving Luca to experience the premiere all by himself, which he certainly looked excited about.

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Luca Bish is trying to make himself at home with the in-laws just a couple of weeks after finishing his Love Island experience in second place with Gemma Owen. The loved-up pair finished runner-up to eventual winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti who won by a landslide in the public vote.

Love Island star Paige Thorne has confirmed that she and Adam Collard have confirmed they are officially boyfriend and girlfriend.On Monday (August 15), the Welsh sweetheart, 24, appeared on Toby Aromolaran’s hugely popular podcast Fancy A Chat where she updated her loyal legion of fans on what life has been like since she left the villa.The former paramedic has had quite the rollercoaster of a journey on the hit ITV2 dating series after fans fell in love with her short-lived relationship with professional rugby player Jacques O’Neill.READ MORE: Love Island's Luca swipes at Michael Owen as he's excluded from family snapHowever, the former flames went their separate ways after the sportsman left the show half way through the series just hours after Adam Collard entered the villa.Since his exit, Paige immediately bonded with the former Love Island alumni who continued to date during the latter half of the series.Now, the reality star has confirmed the couple have taken things to the next level after they made their relationship official.Speaking to the professional footballer on the beloved podcast, Paige said: “So, like, I don’t know if you know but like, we’re official boyfriend and girlfriend.”Toby could be heard screaming along with her in excitement as he congratulated the couple on their blossoming relationship.It comes after she confirmed she will be returning to her paramedic job and has already booked a meeting with her former employer to discuss her start date.During a chat on Lorraine, the brunette beauty explained: “Personally for me, I’ve got a meeting to go back to paramedic work as well so that’ll be exciting.“I saw an ambulance the other day with a siren and I had serious FOMO.

Love Island star Luca Bish couldn't resist taking a cheeky dig at Gemma Owen’s footballer dad Michael Owen after he posted a family snap without him in it.Luca, 23, jetted off to Portugal last week with his girlfriend Gemma, 19, where the fishmonger was finally able to meet the football legend.However, Luca appeared to make a swipe at footy ace Michael after he uploaded a family snap of him, his wife Louise, and children Jessica, 12, Emily, 14, and James, 16.READ MORE: Love Island winner Millie Court in 'excruciating pain' after injuring her neckPoking fun at Gemma’s absence, the dad-of-four captioned the post: "Family -1" alongside a flag of Portugal.However, Luca cheekily pointed out there was more than one person missing by simply replying: " -2."Gemma was also left fuming that she wasn't in the snap and commented: "I was there for 4 days and you wait til I leave to get a family picture."And Love Island fans were swooning over Luca's cheeky jibe, with one writing: "@lucabish ain’t family till @gemowen_1 has a ring on it!".Another added: "if only we all had your confidence in life", while a third chimed: "Calm down.

Luca Bish has appeared to take a swipe at girlfriend Gemma's dad Michael Owen after he was snubbed from the family photograph. The fishmonger, 23, and Gemma, 19 recently jetted off to join her family in Algarve, Portugal, where the Owens have a private Villa. But it seems the Love Island star was left out of the family snap after the football legend uploaded an image of himself posing with his wife Louise, and children James, 16, Emily, 14, and Jessica, 12.

Strictly Come Dancing pros Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington wowed as they made their red carpet debut this evening. The couple, who went public after last series, looked loved up, and glammed up, for the premier House Of The Dragon.

HELEN Skelton has dropped a huge hint about who her pro partner will be on this series of Strictly. The TV presenter, 39, decided to follow Neil Jones over the weekend – the only dancer out of the cast – and he swiftly returned the favour.

LUCA Bish today appeared to take a swipe at girlfriend Gemma's dad Michael Owen after he was left out of family holiday snap. Gemma, 19, and Luca, 23, jetted off to Portugal last week so that the fishmonger could FINALLY meet the football legend.

LOVE Island star Dami was left furious today as an over-excited fan made a comment about Indiyah. The loved up pair were strolling down the street when a plucky lad approached them while filming and declared it was his “little wife Indiyah”.

LOVE Island's Luca Bish tonight attended his very first red carpet event - but girlfriend Gemma was nowhere to be seen. The couple have just returned from a holiday in Portugal where fishmonger Luca, 23, FINALLY met 19-year-old Gemma's famous dad.

LOVE Island star Luke Trotman has confirmed his engagement to Chelsea Menna as they made their first public appearance this evening. Stunning Australian Chelsea flashed her huge ring on the red carpet alongside Luke – who popped the question after just three months.

She turned heads as a bombshell arrival in the dreaded Casa Amor stage of Love Island and bombshell Mollie Salmon wowed as she stepped out in Manchester in just her lingerie. Make-up artist Mollie, 23, from Southampton, wowed in a zesty orange lingerie set as she posed for a racy photoshoot.

LOVE Island fans are all saying the same thing after Dami Hope left a comment on Paige Thorne’s sexy selfie. The brunette beauty took to social media to share a gorgeous snap in a short skirt and white top.

MICHAEL Owen could possibly have dropped a new hint that he doesn’t approve of his daughter Gemma’s boyfriend Luca Bish after meeting on a family holiday. Gemma, 19, and Luca, 23, jetted off to Portugal last week so that the fishmonger could FINALLY meet the football legend.

Gemma Owen was seen getting acquainted with Brighton surroundings as she met Luca Bish’s family there over the weekend.The 19 year old visited the Bish’s residence in the East Sussex county and was filmed by Luca, 23, becoming friendly with the horses next to the family’s garden during the trip. Gemma was seen in the video which was shared on Instagram Stories happily feeding one of the horses an apple, as Luca captioned: “@gemowen_1 making herself at home”.The visit comes after the Love Island runners-up recently returned from their holiday in the Algarve, Portugal, where Luca met Gemma’s family for the first time.

Love Island star Danica Taylor has claimed that Jacques O'Neill was "quite into her" in the villa.The 21 year old dancer appeared in this year's series of the reality show and left the island on Day 51 after entering on Day 12. While Danica was able to find a connection with footballer Jamie Allen before leaving, she recently revealed that scenes of Jacques flirting with her in the villa never got aired.

Love Island star Luca Bish has taken things to the next level with sweetheart Gemma Owen, jetting off on a holiday with her famous family.The former fishmonger fell head over heels for the international dressage rider and daughter to football legend Michael Owen early on in the ITV2 dating show.The pair faced many ups and downs but eventually made it to the final, finishing in second place. READ MORE: Married At First Sight UK 2022 cast - Dreamboys hunk, Miss GB and Sheryl Crow linkDespite not making things official in the villa, Luca and Gemma's romance seems to be on the right track as the pair headed for Portugal with the rest of her family.Teasing their first trip outside of the villa, Gemma told her followers that she was looking forward to spending time "catching up with family and friends" after her summer-long stint on the show.Promoting her luxury swimwear brand, OG Beachwear, Gemma's posed for her first holiday snap from the Portuguese hotel, stunting in beige denim shorts and a loose-fitting shirt, golden wedges and a woven Prada bag.

GEMMA Owen shared a sizzling selfie back home in the UK after her holiday with Luca Bish. The pair - who placed second on Love Island 2022 - jetted off to Algarve to meet Gemma's dad, former Liverpool and England star Michael at the family’s private villa.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen showed off her incredible figure in a white thong swimsuit on holiday with Luca Bish. The pair - who placed second alongside the fishmonger on this year's series of the ITV2 show - jetted off to Portugal earlier this week. Gemma, 19, and Luca, 23, have been keeping fans up to date with what they've been up to on Instagram.