Michael Owen was left 'demoralised' by career because of 'boring' food, trips and hotels

Love Island villa viewers were waiting for them to reveal the identity of Gemma's famous footballer dad, Michael Owen.However, when they didn't share the news on who he was, fans of the show have started thinking his identity has already been revealed.People believe that the other islanders on the show learned who he was when the 19-year-old's ex-boyfriend Jacques O'Neill entered the villa.Although the pair only dated for eight months, fans got to see the 23-year-old admit he got very close with her family when they were together.Some have questioned why the rugby star hasn't informed the other islanders while the majority of viewers believe he's already spilled the beans.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comOne person tweeted: "It's not credible that [Jacques’] has been in for a few days and the 'famous dad' hasn't been outed yet.”A second fan wrote: "There’s a reason why no one knows who Gemma is because there’s no way Jacques comes in and doesn’t go “oh yeah lads you know she’s Michael Owen’s daughter."Someone else added: "So are we supposed to believe that none of the islanders know who Gemma’s dad is yet…#loveisland,”With another commenting: "Surely by now the Islanders should know that Gemma has famous parents (her dad)…"Currently, Gemma is partnered with 23-year-old Luca Bish who revealed he's a keen football fan unaware of who her dad was.Speaking about the sport, Gemma hinted he'd get on well with her father.She said: "You're sporty and you're into football, you're into racing...you'd have stuff in common with my dad."I think he appreciates a guy who's into sport and all that kind of stuff.”Luca then told the islander that he enjoys playing

Love Island star Dale Mehmet has spoken out in support of Gemma Owen’s decision to keep her famous father’s identity a secret, saying it’s “not anybody’s business.” Since the eighth series of the ITV2 dating series returned to the silver screens, all anyone has been able to talk about is the former footballer’s 19-year-old daughter.

Love Island fans are convinced that the villa is now aware of Gemma Owen’s famous footballer dad Michael Owen following the bombshells arrivals on the show. Viewers believe the Islanders learnt the identity of Gemma’s dad after her ex Jacques O’Neill joined the villa, as he mentioned getting close with the 19 year old dressage champion’s family during the eight months they dated.

Love Island bosses have 'told Gemma Owen not to reveal her famous dad's identity', according to Chloe Burrows.The former Islander, 26, has been entertaining fans of the ITV2 dating show with her amusing tweets about this year's lineup of contestants.Chloe also recently appeared on the Saving Grace podcast, where she was asked for her opinions about the latest batch of Islanders.As well as revealing her belief that Gemma and her current flame Luca Bish 'will end up together', Chloe shared her suspicions that Love Island producers have told Gemma Owen not to reveal the identity of her famous father.International dressage rider Gemma, 19, is the eldest child of footballing legend Michael Owen.Asked about Gemma's reluctance to talk about her famous father in the villa while on the podcast, Chloe said: "I think they're telling [Gemma] not to say it yet."I personally think they're like 'keep it to yourself' or maybe she's doing it: deliberately not saying it."During the interview, Chloe also speculated that scenes are being edited to make it look like Gemma is trying hard to keep her dad's celeb status under wraps.Of possible producer meddling, she added: "They're making it look like she's holding it in. "Like, 'I'm not going to say it'."When new people come in, they will know.

Love Island contestant Luca Bish’s family have taken to social media to poke fun at the star and his relationship with fellow islander Gemma Owen.23-year-old Luca entered the villa and had his sights set on Gemma Owen, England footballer Michael Owen’s daughter, and made a beeline for her at the recoupling.The pair are now considered a couple but their relationship has been far from easy as Luca has been caught up to two love triangles with Gemma so far.Davide Sanclimente was Gemma’s initial partner, from whom Luca stole her, and when all seemed calm her ex-boyfriend Jacques suddenly burst onto the scene.To make matters worse, one night as Luca gave her a shoulder massage, Gemma accidentally called him by Jacques’ name - who was standing right next to her.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comLuca was rattled by the fumble and was visibly annoyed by the amount of time Gemma and Jacques have been spending with each other.Luca’s Instagram account is believed to be run by his sister while he’s in the villa and a hilarious video has recently appeared on his grid.The short clip showed pictures of the Love Island star with text that read: “I wouldn’t dance for any girl”.Then selfies of Gemma popped up on screen before a video of Luca dancing in fast forward played.He danced goofily and flung his legs out to the side whilst he was being filmed wearing a black tracksuit.The caption joked: “Life and ‘sole’ of the party,” as the islander works as a fishmonger away from the show.Fans loved the sarcastic tone and took to the comments to share their thoughts on the silly clip.One wrote: “He’s my favourite,” and signed off with a red love heart.Another said they

Michael Owen's eldest daughter Gemma is currently looking for love in the Love Island villa. But when she's not under the Majorcan sun, the 19 year old calls a very impressive pad home.The brunette beauty lives in a sprawling £4 million mansion in the Welsh countryside, along with her mum Louise and her two younger sisters, Emily, 14, and Jessica, 12, and brother James, 16.The Owens purchased the property back in 2001 and have lived there ever since, and it comes as no surprise that it's extremely luxurious.The sprawling Grade-II-listed manor is set among 42 acres in the countryside, with plenty of room for Gemma and mum Louise's horses.

WHEN Ian Hart’s daughter Amy arrived, bikini and all, at the Love Island villa three years ago, he found himself torn. He wanted to cheer on the then 26-year-old as she followed her dream — but he knew there would be scenes he would rather not witness.

MICHAEL Owen has been pictured at Royal Ascot after his daughter Gemma Owen was seen snogging Luca Bish in bed on Love Island. The former Liverpool and England legend looked super-smart in a three-piece suit and black top hat at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.

Luca Bish has set his sights on Gemma Owen in the Love Island villa and it turns out he is no stranger to the limelight.The Love Island star, 23, has grown close to Michael Owen's daughter Gemma, 19, on the ITV2 dating show, with the pair even sharing a kiss in recent episodes. Gemma is yet to reveal who her famous dad is to her fellow Islanders, but it looks like Luca won't be fazed by the revelation, as the fishmonger has previously dated a Strictly Come Dancing star and a popular influencer.

With Love Island ’s Gemma Owen currently dominating the villa in the hopes of finding true love, many fans at home have been left wondering how long it will be before she drops the ultimate bombshell and reveals she is the daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen. While many may be content to ride on the coat tails of their famous parents, 19 year old Gemma has made the decision to be known only as her own person, instead declaring herself to be an international dressage champion in her own right, rather than the daughter of a celebrity athlete.

Love Island's Gemma Owen "still has feelings" for her ex-boyfriend Jacques O'Neil says body language expert Darren Stanton who is working on behalf of Slingo.On Tuesday's episode fans of the ITV dating show tuned in as things turned tense for Michael Owen's eldest daughter and Luca Bish - who are currently coupled up together.The twosome were being playful in the outdoor kitchen when Gemma made a red faced slip of the tongue.When standing next to Gemma's hunky rugby player ex, the 19-year-old horse lover accidentally called Luca, "Jacques".Luca stormed off to collect his thoughts on the matter and grumbled to some of the other lads in the villa about the situation.During this time, Jacques was on-hand to offer his former girlfriend some friendly advise as the pair gathered for a private chat.When Gemma surfaced with the Castle Tigers hooker wanting to apologise, things reached boiling point but tempers were cooled as the pair later decided to move forward.The heated-stint ha since raised harsh questioning over whether Gemma's feelings for Luca are true or not and body language expert Darren Stanton is convinced either.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star on behalf of Slingo, he told us: "Gemma is still not really showing any signs that she is totally into Luca and we know this because there is no visible reciprocal liking present on both sides - for instance, when Luca makes a gesture to try and touch Gemma or hold her eye contact, it’s not reciprocated by her.

Gemma Owen was left shocked when her ex-boyfriend Jacques O'Neill entered the Love Island villa recently, and many viewers have been wondering whether the pair will reunite during their time on the show. Gemma, 19, was taken by surprise when rugby player Jacques, 23, appeared in the garden at the villa as he got set to enjoy dates with Afia Tonkmor and Paige Thorne.

Michael Owen has been pictured at Royal Ascot after his daughter Gemma Owen caused a stir with a crude comment on Love Island. The former Liverpool, Manchester United and England striker looked super-smart in a three-piece suit and black top hat at the famous horse-racing event.

Love Island fans have flocked to Twitter with the same theory after Michael Owen's daughter Gemma paired-up with fishmonger Luca Bish in the famous TV villa. Fans of the ITV dating show have noted that dressage rider Gemma has still yet to mention that the former Liverpool, Manchester United and England footballer is her father.

Love Island fans were left astonished when they discovered that football legend Michael Owen had a 19 year old daughter who was making her way into the villa of love.And since her arrival, Gemma Owen has caused quite a stir and has been the centre of attention on and off the show.Despite her famous connection, she has yet to discuss her father and hasn't told any of her fellow islanders who her dad is. But although Gemma has a major celebrity link, she isn't the only person in the show's history to have the same.Daily Star has taken a look back at some of the most captivating Love Island contestants who also have a celebrity link.

Love Island's Gemma Owen has been branded 'stone cold' by comedian and Celebrity Gogglebox star Babatunde Aléshé.The star appeared as a guest on the Love Island: The Morning After podcast as he spoke to hosts Kem Cetinay and Arielle Free.The trio got onto the topic of Michael Owen's daughter by first speaking about the drama between Andrew and Tasha.In one episode, he had admitted to some of the other islanders he wasn't bothered she was speaking to another guy.Although people misunderstood what Andrew was saying as they believed he meant he didn't care about her in general.Kem called the situation childish before Babatunde said it had only happened because things were lost in translation.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE Bringing in Gemma and Luca, podcast host Ari said: "I don't want to point fingers or anything but I feel like this all boiled down to Luca and his own insecurity about him losing his head when someone's speaking to Gemma.Ari said that the boys are losing their heads in the villa very quickly.Kem said: "You know what it is, I like Luca a lot but he doesn't really need to be getting involved you know what I mean? Why is he getting involved?"Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comAri admitted she thought Luca butted in to make himself feel better after getting angry seeing Gemma and Jacques speak to each otherShe said: "What we've seen from last night's episode is there is nothing there between Gemma and Jacques now is there?"The conversation quickly turned to Gemma as Kem admitted you're unable to tell when she likes someone.Babatunde said: "She's got a stone cold

LOVE Island has been hit by hundreds of complaints over Gemma Owen’s age. Concerned viewers were left horrified watching as the 19-year-old was pursued by Davide, 27, and have repeatedly contacted the broadcasting regulator.

Gemma Owen admitted she'd lick a horse's bum.Gemma made the eye-opening claim when fellow competitor Afia Tonkmor asked the girls if they would "lick a pig's bumhole" for £2000. She said: "I would do a horse's a***, a horse's a*** is clean," she insisted, before clarifying "they only eat grass really."And the next day the former Ballon d'Or winner was snapped at Ascot with a grey three-piece suit and black top hat.

Gemma Owen received a shock when her ex-boyfriend Jacques O'Neil was thrown into the mix and his presence has already caused some tension in the villa.

Luca Bish’s face said it all after Gemma Owen, whom he’s currently coupled up with, accidentally called him Jacques – the name of her ex-boyfriend who’s also in the Love Island villa. The end of Monday night’s episode showed tension rising between the pair shortly after they shared their first kiss. Now, on Tuesday evening’s episode, Luca, 22, was seen standing behind Gemma, 19, as the contestants gathered in the kitchen to chat after Afia Tonkmor was dropped from the villa.

Love Island star Gemma Owen could be in for a shock after bombshell Jay Younger enters the villa.