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Michael Owen has broken his silence on his daughter Gemma appearing on the hit ITV dating programme Love Island nearly one week after her entrance.The former professional footballer, 42, has desperately been trying to keep a lid on his thoughts after shutting down a question about it during an appearance on Live UEFA Nations League in Germany on Tuesday. But now, it appears the father of brunette beauty Gemma, 19, is ready to share his opinions – and they're all indicative of a very protective dad. Speaking to the Daily Mail, he expressed his frustration at seeing his daughter sharing a bed with Italian Stallion Davide Saclimenti, 27, as he shared: "It’s not something any father wants to watch, is it?" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Recalling a conversation with his wife Louise about the show, he continued: "I said to Louise, 'Do they really have to sleep together, like in the same bed?'.

Love Island have angrily taken to social media to complain about the amount of coverage contestant Gemma Owen is getting on the show, calling her "boring".It comes after her ex-boyfriend Jacques O'Neill has been announced as the latest bombshell to enter the villa.One Twitter user wrote: "Is it just me or are love island trying to make this whole season about gemma?? It might aswell be called the gemma show! Bet ratings will drop even more now."A second typed: "Why is this the Gemma show (rolling eyes emoji) most boring person", while a third added: "Just f*cking rename the show to gemma island why the hell is her ex on the show i love drama but come ON."A fourth also spoke about her ex joining the show, saying: "Loveisland defo should be renamed as the Gemma show, because dam, sis is really get all the air time and now her ex is coming to the villa what’s next?? Disclaimer:not coming for her coming for the producers."A fifth pointed out a strange comparison: "Weirdest thing about the Gemma Owen show for me.

LIAM Llewellyn left Love Islanders in tears as he told of his shock decision to quit the villa after his "worst fears came true". The 22-year-old student was unlucky in love during his short stint in Majorca - and it was a major part of his decision to leave.

LOVE Island viewers all said the same thing after it was revealed that Gemma Owen's ex is heading into the villa. In a first look at Sunday night's episode of the ITV2 show, the 19-year-old was left speechless when she saw her former lover walking into the villa.

LOVE Island fans were left furious at the show's cliffhanger ending. It was a dramatic Friday night episode as Love Island screened Liam's departure before a surprise recoupling.

Love Island has returned for another season and fans have been glued to their screen as the first week of drama unfolded in the famous villa.From first dates to arguments it's safe to say that there has been plenty for viewers to sink their teeth into since the programme launched on Monday, June 6.However, there is one moment that everyone is talking about - the awkward threesome moment.Last night (June 9), the Islanders of 2022 took part in a game of beer pong, where once they had finished the drink there was a confession on the bottom.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comHunky fishmonger Luca Bish stepped up for his turn and the cup told him to kiss the two girls he would like to have a threesome with.Luca kissed current partner Paige and to the viewer's horror - Gemma Owen, 19.

Love Island is set to be rocked tonight by a dramatic revelation by Liam Llewellyn as he quits the Spanish villa after less than a week.

Love Island viewers have been glued to their screens for the past four nights and Gemma Owen and Davide Sanclimenti went on the first date of the series during Wednesday's episode.However, it's clear thatthe romantic scenes didn't go down well and everyone is talking about it.Gemma was originally coupled up with fan favourite Liam Llewellyn before bombshell Davide decided to couple up her, leaving Liam single and vulnerable.Michael Owen's daughter Gemma and Davide later went on their first date which involved making their own lemonade and sitting down and chatting.Fans have since labelled it 'the most boring date ever' with some saying they "skipped though it" whilst watching the ITV2 dating show.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE One person said: "Thought new girls were coming tonight instead I had to watch a dodgy date w Gemma n Davide & 600 boring chats" Another wrote: "That date is the most boring thing I’ve ever watched on TV and we used to have the test card when I was young."A third fan said: "Gemma and Davide walking back into the villa after the most boring date ever. I'm surprised she's sticking with him and learning towards him."Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comWhile a forth wrote: "I’m sorry I gotta skip Gemma and Davide’s date they’re too boring what the hell???" Even though viewers thought the date was 'boring' the 19-year-old horse dressage rider and the 27-year-old Italian stallion both returned happy and said the date was good.

Former Love Island star Amy Hart has given an insight into filming tactics used by producers after fans thought they spotted a blunder.Taking to social media, one fan shared a picture of current contestant Gemma Owen in bed while holding on to her phone from the latest episode of the popular ITV dating series. "Why were they all saying morning and acting like they just woke up when Gemma's phone clearly says 17.33?" the fan asked.

Love Island fans were left baffled following Thursday's episode (June 9) after a game of dares caused a lot of drama.The islanders enjoyed a game of beer pong which started with bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloglu performing a sexy dance on Davide Sanclimenti.But things quickly became confusing when the ITV contestants seemed to switch up their romances.Tasha Ghouri, who is currently coupled up with Andrew Le Page, chose Luca Bish when dared to do a sexy crawl to the islander she fancied the most.Luca is currently coupled up with Paige Thorne.Speaking in the Beach Hut, Luca said: "It looked like she was on course for Andrew and it was a quick little, bang Luca's having some."Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HEREAndrew admitted that Tasha's choice was "a bit of a shock".He said: "We're obviously together and she says she likes me so I did feel a bit mugged off."Andrew was then dared to kiss the islander he thought was "wifey" material, with Tasha gesturing that she knew it wouldn't be her.He ended up kissing Paige, who had previously revealed she thought he was boyfriend material.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comTasha later said: "That beer pong game, it kind of shocked me a little bit, like Tasha wake up.

Ekin-Su Cülcüglolu wasted no time in ruffling feathers as she entered the Love Island villa during the latest episode. The 27-year-old's arrival was teased at the end of Wednesday night's episode alongside Afia Tonkmor, 25.

Liam Llewellyn was back in the Love Island game during Thursday night's episode (June 9) as he headed on not one but TWO dates. The Welsh 23-year-old is facing being dumped from the villa after being left single just 24 hours into his time on the ITV2 dating show..

LOVE Island viewers have been left in shock after Davide Sanclimente FINALLY addressed his eight-year age gap with Gemma Owen. The Italian bombshell coupled up with footballer Michael Owen's eldest daughter on the ITV2 dating show earlier this week.

LOVE Island viewers have SLAMMED Luca Bish as a game player after he snogged Gemma Owen on Thursday night's show. The fish salesman pulled the professional dressage rider to one side for a chat in the latest instalment of the ITV2 dating show.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen declared war on rival Ekin-Su after she set her sights on Davide. The furious 19-year-old rolled her eyes, smirked and moaned about the bombshells after Ekin-Su took a "patronising" swipe about her age.

Love Island viewers are convinced Gemma, 19, and Davide, 27, were “forced” to discuss their 8-year age gap after fans dubbed it “creepy.”The pair coupled up when Davide stole Gemma from love interest Liam, leaving him single.But fans were turned off by the pair’s age gap.On tonight’s episode, the pair finally acknowledged their age difference, but viewers believe producers “forced” the chat after backlash from viewers.One viewer blasted: “Hmmm that statement from Gemma about his age sounded forced, feel like the producers told them to have the convo.”A second echoed: “Producers really forced them to address the age thing huh,” while a third dissed their pairing completely saying: He knows how old she is but isn’t bothered because she’s ‘mature’ for her age? Find that villa on AirBnB and SEND THE COPS TO IT.”Ekin-Su was then seen flirting with Davide, making him breakfast and inviting him to do a workout with her.Determined not to be dumped, Gemma turned her sights to Luca, who is getting to know Tasha.After telling him she was interested in getting to know him, he responded telling her he thought she was “very attractive” and said he would “switched beds tonight if he could.”Bombshell Afia Tonkmor shocked fans when she made a savage swipe at Gemma Owen's age.Lounge Host Afia walked into the villa with Turkish actress Ekin-Su on Thursday night (June 9) - and both of the ladies made a big first impression on boys and girls in the villa.

Love Island viewers have called out Gemma Owen and Davide Sanclimenti’s dry conversation after fans suspected a “technical blunder”.During Thursday’s (June 9) instalment of the popular ITV dating show, fans were treated to another private conversation between the 19-year-old and her 27-year-old hunk as they laid out on the daybeds.The dressage professional asked her new beau: “If you could only choose three words to describe me, what three words would they be?”Baffled by her request, the Italian stallion struggled to gather his words as he thought about the question at length.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comBut his extended pause had many viewers convinced that there was a technical error on ITV after the duo sat completely still during the interaction.Eventually, Davide described her as “beautiful, knows her own mind and intelligent”, but viewers couldn’t help but comment on how dry their conversations as they swarmed to social media to share their thoughts online.One user penned: “Oi I literally looked up from my phone cos I thought the tv had froze then.

Video: Amanda Owen opens up on ‘regrets’ of being on TV (Irish Mirror)Molly-Mae Hague enjoys holiday with Tommy Fury in MarchJack P. Shepherd shows off his new haircutMark Wright talks about his and his dads's cancer scareSoccer Aid: Damian Lewis shares Helen McCrory's sweet gestureOleksandr Usyk returns Anthony Joshua's belts following fightStacey Solomon puts up panelling-effect wallpaperMolly-Mae Hague walks with Tommy Fury in Los AngelesLove Island: Tasha tells Luca about Andrew 'top three' commentChristian Eriksen knew he may play football again two days after cardiac arrestMolly-Mae Hague late-night gym session in 2021Michael Owen falls off horse twice as he prepares for first raceLove Island: Gemma Owen plants kiss on Davide SanclimentiThe couple added that they would like to thank everyone for their support and asked for privacy as they 'work through this difficult time'.

Love Island is set for more drama on Thursday night as Gemma Owen turns her attention to Luca Bish as the two Islanders enjoy a flirty conversation. Only recently, villa bombshell Davide Sanclimenti picked Gemma, 19, in a dramatic recoupling after she had originally been paired with Liam Llewellyn after a vote by the public.

Gemma Owen has been signed up with a PR agency to boost her career when she leaves the Love Island villa. The 19-year-old daughter of sports star Michael Owen is being repped by a specialist PR agency which also looks after a selection of more famous former Islanders.The team will work to boost Gemma's profile even before she leaves the villa. On her Instagram bio, the teen states that she is “exclusively managed” by the agency Off Limits Entertainment.The agency already advises some of Love Island’s most successful stars including Maura, Shaughna Phillips, 28, Chris Hughes, 29, Georgia Steel, 24, and former finalist Maura Higgins, 31.

Love Island's Gemma Owen is set to make a move on Luca Bish on tonight's (June 9) episode.Following the game of dares, Luca pulls Gemma aside for a chat while they make a move rooftop, and she confesses: “I am attracted to you, I definitely would want to get to know you.”Luca says: “You stare into my eyes and I just want to stare into yours!”.It comes after Gemma ditched Liam Llewellyn for Davide Sanclimenti.Earlier this week football fans joked that Gemma Owen sounds exactly like her dad, Michael Owen. And after hearing her talk to other contestants, it hasn't taken long for football fans to joke she sounds almost the exact same as her famous dad.