Michael Owen's daughter Gemma oozes confidence in bikini ahead of rumoured Love Island stint

MICHAEL OWEN is full of surprises.  First, the former England ace rapped as a giant stack of doughnuts on ITV’s The Masked Singer.  Now, the baby-faced pundit's daughter Gemma is set to sizzle on our TV screens this summer as a contestant on Love Island. 19-year-old Gemma will look very different on the nation's TV screens to when we saw her in a mini Newcastle kit as a toddler in her famous daddy’s arms.

Love Island contestant Gemma Owen has made it clear that she doesn’t want to be known just as famous footballer Michael Owen’s daughter as she prepares to join the show. The 19 year old was announced this week as one of 11 new faces that will be joining the ITV dating series when it returns this month.

Love Island babe Gemma Owen posed as a tiny child on the pitch alongside her footballer dad in an adorable throwback snap. The leggy brunette beauty is gearing up for a summer of love in the Villa when season eight of the show kicks off on ITV on Monday.Looking adorable in a mini Newcastle United FC kit the cute youngster had her hair in sweet pigtails as she sat in her fathers arms observing the onlooking crowd of fans.The snap taken at one of dad Michael Owen's 71 club appearances at the Toon club between the years of 2005 - 2009, on August 31 2005 aged just two.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE It was revealed earlier this week the Gemma will be making her way into the Love Island Villa for what is being billed as the raunchiest season yet.The 19-year-old star has now confessed that she won't hold back from having fun for the sake of her parents when the show kicks off - but she still has her own personal boundaries.The international dressage star and business owner revealed that dad Michael told her to "make her own decisions" when it comes to things like getting intimate on TV.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comShe told Daily Star: "Yeah, they’ve not really given me any rules which is really nice."I think they do trust me.

LOVE Island hopeful Gemma Owen has admitted her footballer dad Michael isn't thrilled about her heading into the villa. Gemma, 19, will make her big entrance in the Majorcan love nest when the new series kicks off on ITV2 next week.

LOVE Island star Gemma Owen has revealed her famous footballer father "isn't happy" about her joining the hit reality dating series. The daughter of footballer Michael Owen, swimwear company owner Gemma, 19, revealed her father nearly had a "tantrum" after learning she will be on the ITV dating show this summer. But the England ace's stunning daughter revealed dad eventually gave his blessing to her entering the Love Island villa, saying: "I'm not going to tell you what to do." She told MailOnline: "I still wouldn't say that my dad is buzzing about me doing Love Island.

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Love Island star Gemma Owen has revealed what her famous footballer dad Michael Owen told her before entering the ITV2 dating programme.The 19-year-old beauty will be heading into the villa next week for the beginning of Love Island 2022, which will burst back onto our screens on Monday, June 6.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star, Gemma opened up about the one thing her dad told her before going onto the nation's favourite dating-come-reality show.When she was asked whether or not she had been given any rules by her parents when it comes to being intimate on TV, she revealed that they didn't give her any per se, but her dad did tell her one very sweet thing.Speaking to Daily Star Gemma opened up about the relationship she has with her parents and said: "I think they do trust me. I’ve never given them a reason not to."My dad actually said to me ‘I’m not going to tell you what you can and can’t do.

Gemma Owen has revealed her famous ex-footballer dad Michael Owen could enter the Love Island villa.Michael's teen daughter Gemma has been confirmed as a castmate on the eighth series of the hit ITV2 dating show, which returns Monday June 6 at 9pm. Her dad shot to fame as a striker for the England national squad, who also played for Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Real Madrid and Stoke City during his impressive career.Gemma has clearly inherited her dad's sporty genes as the 19-year-old competes as a dressage rider at a high level - and describes herself as "very competitive."Speaking exclusively to Daily Star and other press before the show, Gemma both her mum and dad could make an appearance in the villa.Love Island fans will be well aware of the famous parents episodes which see the remaining Islanders surprised by their nearest and dearest after weeks of being apart from them.The heartwarming episodes often see the castmates overcome with emotion as they reunite with their relatives or friends.When asked whether footy legend Michael could set foot in the sunny Mallorca villa, Gemma replied: "Hopefully, that’ll be nice.

Footballing pundit Michael Owen will be watching warily as his daughter Gemma joins the Love Island villa this summer. The former Liverpool and Manchester United footballer's daughter is in Love Island’s team of 2022.

Love Island babe Gemma Owen will show sex and footballers the red card this summer after promising her famous dad she’ll “keep it classy” in the villa.The 19-year-old is the eldest daughter of former Liverpool legend Michael Owen and has admitted naughty nookie is off the agenda because her parents have warned her not to embarrass them on national TV.And Gemma says her famous father has put her off footballers because he “knows what it’s like in a dressing room”.She admits he’s in for a shock when he sees what she’s going to get up to this summer as he’s never seen the reality show before.Gemma said of her parents: “I wouldn’t say that they were 100% happy with it, but they trust me not to do anything to disrespect them or embarrass them.“My dad said to me, ‘I’m not going to tell you dos and don’ts, you know how to behave.’ My mum’s bit of advice was, ‘Gemma, just remember to keep it classy!’”And that means she’s slapped a sex ban on herself, ruling out getting saucy under the sheets with any of the hunky fellas.She added: “My dad’s never watched it before so I don’t think he quite knows what goes on.

Love Island contestant Gemma Owen has revealed her famous footballer dad hasn’t told her what she can and can’t do in the villa, including when it comes to getting intimate. Speaking to OK! ahead of entering the famous dating show, the 19 year old daughter of former Liverpool and England striker Michael Owen says she’s “very aware” of what her father might find “uncomfortable”. “They’ve not given me any rules, which is really nice,” Gemma says of her parents.

Gemma Owen is taking no prisoners as she reflects on her competitive streak, which she has her dad, famous footballer Michael Owen for.The international dressage star, 19, is set to take the limelight when she steps into the Love Island villa on June 6, after what her nearest and dearest described as "the worst kept secret".Ahead of her reality television debut, the stunning brunette spoke exclusively to the Daily Star and admitted that she's not afraid to show just how competitive she can be.But Gemma says competition is "in her blood" thanks to the Owen family's sporting background.She said: "I'm definitely competitive, I think all of us as a family are, it's in our blood."I think if someone is in a proper relationship, I'd never go for it, I'd never get in the way of that, because I just wouldn't, I've got morals and respect."I think if someone's coupled up and I really like them, I'll make my feelings known, but I'll do it in a very respectful way, I wouldn't want to purposefully be nasty to another girl."I'd like to keep everyone in the loop of what's going on."But Gemma has no plans to brag about who her famous father is, as she wants to be known for being herself, rather than the daughter of an ex-footballer.She explained: "If they [fellow Islanders] ask questions about my family or what do my parents do then, of course, I'm going to be open about it and talk about it."But yeah, I'm not going to go in there and make sure it's one of the first things I say or anything like that, because I'm not that sort of person."Asked why she has entered the Love Island villa, Gemma revealed: "I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer."I was seeing someone and then that didn't work out so I thought, 'Why

Love Island babe Gemma Owen has admitted her famous dad has given her the green light to do whatever she wants on the dating show. The brunette beauty is the daughter of legendary England player Michael Owen and his wife Louise Bonsall and will be entering the infamous Villa when Love Island season eight kicks off on Monday, June 6.

Love Island bosses have revealed that they aren't ditching the popular Movie Night segment, but one other favourite challenge won't be returning this year.Speaking to Daily Star, Love Island Executive Producer Mike Spencer reflected on the popular show segment Movie Night.Revealing the good news for viewers, he said: "Movie Night - that was an in villa format, it was a more of passing information, way for them to see what happened, I think that was exciting - so watch this space."For those not in the know, Movie Night is a very popular segment that take place in the villa and airs for viewers at home.Showing the Islanders clips from the show that they haven't seen, last year Liberty Poole was shown a clip of her then-beau Jake Cornish talking about her behind her back. Always a surefire way to get fireworks exploding in the villa, fans will be happy to know this segment will remain for the 2022 series.But then Mike dropped a complete bombshell that will no doubt upset some avid watchers of the ITV2 dating show.Revealing that one favourite challenge is getting the chop, Mike explained: "I think we've stepped away from the tweet challenge for now, I think we have enough content elsewhere and I don't think we need to do the tweet challenge as it was before."This comes after ITV revealed the full line-up of contestants for Love Island 2022 on Monday, May 30.The first episode is set to air at 9pm on Monday, June 6 – which means we are less than one week away from properly meeting the new cohort of hot singletons that are looking for love.Revealing the first 11 new islanders, the Love Island Instagram account drip fed fans on Monday – revealing the likes of Gemma Owen, Paige Thorne, Dami Hope and Tasha Ghouri.

LOVE ISLAND revealed year's lineup of dating hopefuls on Monday, and it has been announced that the singletons WILL be shown having sex despite last year's series' blackout. Love Island producers confirmed to MailOnline that sex is still on the menu, and they will assess each moment of pleasure between the Islanders on a case-by-case basis.

LOVE Island has now confirmed the first 11 Islanders going into the villa next week - alongside their sizzling promo pics. It's a diverse line-up this year with a paramedic, a pharmacy expert and the show's first ever deaf contestant. There's also Michael Owen's stunning daughter Gemma and the 'Italian stallion' who reckons English girls adore him.

Love Island.And the latest affiliated name with football to be named as a future contestant is Gemma Owen, the daughter of former Liverpool star Michael Owen. The 19-year-old, a successful businesswoman and model, has represented Team GB in dressage competitions in the past and said she is “open to finding love” on the TV show. That will be music to the ears of some potential cast members as the brunette bombshell makes her TV debut.

Love Island's latest recruits have been revealed as the stars all posed together for a sizzling group photo ahead of the new series.The launch takes place on Monday 6 June as fans gear up for a summer of love on their screens, and while the best couples and most likeable characters are yet to be revealed, producers have picked a truly stunning bunch. Posing in front of a pink background in an array of pastel coloured swimwear, the cheeky chappies, tattooed hunks and beautiful bombshells revealed themselves.The ladies waved various flags embroidered with the word love in different shades, and the lads and lasses gave glimpses at their personalities ahead of the new show.

Love Island will make a welcome return to screens on Monday 6 June, and ahead of the launch ITV bosses have now unveiled the line-up of singletons who are heading to Mallorca. The popular ITV dating show will see a host of new contestants enter the famous villa, which has undergone a complete transformation ahead of the eighth series.This year's line-up includes fishmonger Luca Bish from Brighton, Amber Beckford, who is a nanny from London, as well as Gemma Owen, the daughter of former professional footballer Michael Owen.

Michael Owen's daughter Gemma Owen has opened up on the influence her dad's incredibly successful football career has had as she admitted she's got a competitive nature ahead of entering this year's Love Island. Following rumours the fashion designer, who set up her own bikini brand this year, would be the celebrity contestant entering the Spanish villa for the latest series, 19 year old Gemma has been confirmed to be one of the sizzling new Islanders.The stunning brunette, who is former Liverpool striker Michael's eldest child of four and left former Islanders Brad and Aaron swooning, told how sport has always been a "big thing" for her and her family as she shared her excitement for the experience.

Love Island star Gemma Owen has already attracted the attention of former islanders.The ITV2 dating show has a sizzling hot new cast who will be hitting UK screens in just a matter of days.With the original contestants for series eight confirmed, fans are already getting acquainted with the new line-up.The new singletons have already grown their social media pages, with some already having a huge following.Gemma, footballer Michael Owen’s stunning daughter, already has more than 49,000 followers on Instagram. The youngest out of the lineup at 19, she runs her own swimwear line, called OG Swimwear.