Who is Gemma Owen's ex Jacques O'Neill? Everything you need to know about the rugby star

Love Island fans were left shell-shocked as Gemma Owen dropped a bizarre claim about the calories in sperm. The 19-year-old relaxed with her co-star Paige Thorne on bean bag chairs, when she shared the strange piece of knowledge, much to the horror of viewers at home.

Love Island star Gemma Owen is set to star in a new reality tv show about footballers and their daughters.

Love Island fans were convinced they saw Gemma "spying" on Luca and Danica as they enjoyed a date. Bombshell Danica Taylor, 21, arrived in the villa on Friday night (June 17) and proved she wasn't there to mess around as she chose to couple up with Luca Bish, despite his vying affections for Gemma Owen.In last night's episode (June 19), Danica got a text informing she was set to go on a date with the fishmonger, 23.As the pair sat on the beach and enjoyed a drink, eagle-eyed viewers noticed it wasn't just the two islanders present on the date, as someone else appeared in the background. Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE "Did anyone else see someone swimming in the sea in the background," one intrigued user asked.Another penned: "I'm ascending at that man swimming in the background.""Yall saw the person swimming behind them too right," wrote another user.Viewers of the hit ITV2 dating show began speculating that the swimmer in the sea was none other than Gemma, 19, who was there to keep an eye on Luca. Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.com Alongside a snap of Danica and Luca on their date, one user wrote: "Gemma in the bushes spying on the date like."Another speculated: "The people swimming in the background.

Gemma Owen’s auntie has shut down people’s hopes of her niece getting back with ex-boyfriend Jacques O’Neill after Love Island viewers have been campaigning for the pair to rekindle their romance. Much to Gemma’s surprise, Jacques, 23, entered the villa not long after her – 18 months after the pair called time on their relationship. Despite the 19 year old having a thing with contestant Luca Bish, viewers have been calling for Gemma and Jacques to get back together.

Love Island fans were left baffled after Gemma Owen stayed in bed with her new partner Davide Sanclimenti after a dramatic recoupling twist. Sunday night’s episode saw bombshell Danica Taylor intervene with Gemma, 19 and Luca Bish's relationship, as she chose the fishmonger as her new partner.

Love Island stars Davide Sanclimenti and Jacques O'Neill look to have had a friendship before heading into the villa. Messages between the pair have surfaced after rugby player Jacques commented on one of Davide’s Instagram photos last year. Gym buff Davide, 27, shared a snap of himself and a friend working out on the popular social media app, to which Gemma Owen’s ex Jacques, 23, joked: ”You boys need to start training.” Davide replied: "More gym and less parties I guess." Continuing in the banter, Jacques went on: “More gym keep the amount of parties the same." Love Island fans have since taken to social media to share their surprise at the pair being connected prior to the show.

Gemma Owen could be set for a career change after appearing on Love Island but the British Dressage association are hoping she continues in the sport.The daughter of Michael Owen entered the ITV2 dating show villa earlier this month, informing everybody that she was an international dressage star.Last week, it emerged that the 19-year-old had won just three out of 39 global competitions that she has competed in.Now, the Chief Executive of British Dressage has shared his views on Gemma entering Love Island which continues throughout the summer months.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star, Jason Brautigam said: "We are fully supportive of Gemma and wish her all the best of luck in Love Island.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.com"Gemma is a very successful dressage rider, representing Great Britain on our Junior team at the FEI Under 21 European Championships in Oliva, Spain last year, as well as finishing runner-up in our Young Rider class at the 2021 British Dressage National Championships."We very much hope Gemma will continue to pursue her burgeoning career in dressage after her time on Love Island and we are sure the equestrian community will be fully behind her."Meanwhile, fans of the hit ITV2 programme have recently claimed they are watching "The Gemma Show" due to the horse lover receiving a lot of air time.Her world was recently rocked when her ex-boyfriend, rugby player Jacques O'Neill entered the famous Majorca villa.But fans think that his entrance was staged, claiming Gemma already knew about her former flame walking into the villa.Taking to Reddit, one eagle-eyed viewer wrote: "Something makes me feel this is staged by what Gemma has just

Love Island's Luca Bish was left feeling out in the cold during Sunday's (June 19) episode after he was separated from Gemma Owen and recoupled with newcomer Danica Taylor. Danica chose to couple up with Luca, splitting him and Gemma, leaving her having to find a new partner. Luca said he was "gutted" by the recoupling, but declared it would "make [him and Gemma] stronger".

Love Island bombshells Davide Sanclimenti and Jacques O'Neill already knew each other before going on the ITV2 show.Some old messages between the two have come to light after eagle-eyed fans did some digging on their social media accounts.An Instagram conversation between the two contestants has been doing the rounds on social media leaving fans very confused.Though the messages do not prove that the two lads are good pals, it certainly shows that they knew each other before heading into the villa, at least in the online world.Rugby player Jacques, who played for Castleford Tigers before the show, commented on a picture of the Italian business owner in January 2021.This makes it 73 weeks ago, which was before the last series even began.Davide shared a snap of him working out with a pal on his Instagram and Jacques commented underneath.He joked: "You boys need to start training."Davide responded: "More gym and less parties I guess."To which Jacques cheekily quipped: "More gym keep the amount of parties the same."When fans found the online interaction, speculation began to soar, with one writing: "HOLD ON NOW."Another said: "They know each other."While a third penned: "So are Jacques and Davide ever going to mention they both know each other before going on the show?"This comes after former Love Island star Kem Cetinay opened up about getting "awkward semis" on the Love Island: Morning After podcast.The host starred in series three of the show and now presents the official Love Island podcast.On Saturday's podcast (June 18), Kem chatted to Sian Welby and Lewys Ball about the night before's antics.During Friday's challenge, the girls got all dolled up in mermaid bikinis and put on a raunchy show for the boys.However,

Gemma Owen has made quite the impression in this year’s Love Island villa in the few short weeks since the show has been back on screens – with many fans even dubbing this year “Gemma Island”. So it’s no surprise that the 19-year-old is already being lined up for another show after her stint in Majorca.

Love Island fans saw this year’s strongest couple Luca Bish and Gemma Owen torn apart last night after bombshell Danica Taylor picked Luca, 23, in a shock recoupling. In Sunday night’s episode, fans watched on as newcomer Danica opted for the fishmonger from Brighton from the line-up of boys, leaving him “gutted” and Gemma with no option but to find a new partner.

LOVE Island fans think Gemma Owen wanted bombshell Danica Taylor to pick her partner Luca Bish in tonight's tense recoupling. Fans last week claimed they saw red flags and signs of controlling behaviour from Luca towards the teenager, who also confronted him over their relationship "moving too fast." All eyes were on the pair on Sunday night as Danica was given first pick in the recoupling, and made her decision to swipe Luca.

Love Island’s Luca Bish has been left unamused after Gemma Owen saved her ex David Sanclimenti in the show’s latest recoupling. Sunday night’s latest re-pairing saw new girl Danica Taylor get her first pick of the boys and after choosing Luca, 23, he was taken away from previous partner Gemma. In the brutal recoupling, Remi packed his bags to go home – leaving Gemma to pick from the remaining boys with the 19 year old opting to pick Davide, who she was previously coupled up with.

Love Island fans are 'so happy' after Gemma saved Davide, from Manchester, in a shock recoupling on Sunday evening. At the start of the show, (June 19), contestants at the Spanish villa were stood around the firepit as the girls chose which boy they wanted to couple up with, leaving one boy single and dumped from the island.

Love Island viewers were stunned as new boy Remi Lambert was dumped from the villa just days after moving in. The model had to pack his bags after being left single following a tense recoupling.Fans were gripped as new girl Danica Taylor got first pick, with the glam bombshell choosing to take Luca Bish off Gemma Owen.Gemma later chose Davide Sanclimenti, while Ekin-Su Culculoglu coupled up with her new love interest Jay Younger.Elsewhere, Tasha Ghouri stuck with Andrew LePage and Paige Thorne stayed with Jacques O'Neill, Gemma's former flame from the outside world.

Love Island's newest bombshell Danica Taylor has split Gemma Owen from Luca Bish in a dramatic twist on Sunday 19 June evening's episode of the hit ITV dating programme.The 21 year old star made an unexpected debut on Friday's segment of the show and in less than a day received a text instructing her to choose someone to couple up with that very night. Gathering everyone around the fire pit, the gorgeous dancer said: “I haven't even been here twenty-four hours so this is a really weird situation for me to be in. I’ve barely got to know any of you but you’re all lovely boys...

LOVE Island's Davide Sanclimenti and Jacques O'Neill knew one another outside the villa, old messages between the pair have proved. The rugby ace - who is Gemma Owen's ex - commented on a picture the Italian stallion shared online in January 2021.

Love Island stunner Gemma Owen has become the talk of the show since first arriving in the villa earlier this month as she tries to find the love of her life on the popular ITV dating show. Yet it’s not just her quest for romance that has captivated fans, but her sense of style too, with the 19 year old’s outfits and accessories some of the most highly discussed items in the show.

Love Island fans were left shocked after Luca Bish called out Gemma Owen in the villa, after she complained that the couple were already 'married off'.Dressage rider and business owner Gemma pulled Luca aside to chat about her feelings, after she though Luca was being too keen towards her.Gemma told Luca that she was initially attracted to Luca as he "didn't give a sh*t", but added: "I’ve seen a different side to you, which I do like but I don’t want to feel that’s us two married off now and that’s it."However, their chat soon turned tense after Luca quipped that Gemma was feeling the way she was, because the two villa newcomers - Jay Younger and Remi Lambert - had paid her no attention.He said: "Why are we married off?," before suggesting: "Because two boys came in and gave you no attention?"Love Island fans were lost for words by Luca's savage quip, with many taking to social media to express their shock at the exchange.One said: "NAH DID LUCA JUST CALL HER OUT LIKE THAT," while a second added: "Luca OMG."Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comHowever, other fans appeared to agree with Luca, with a third saying: "Luca be saying exactly what we all thinking.

Love Island boy is set to be dumped from the villa in a shock recoupling.New girl Danica Taylor entered the Spanish villa in Friday's episode and after being there less than a day, she was told to choose which boy she wanted to couple up with. However, this will leave a boy single and mean that one will get sent home.The news rattle the contestants, some of which had not even been given the chance to speak to the new girl.The episode ended with Danica being given the first pick of the boys, standing up and starting to give her reasons as to why she was choosing that boy.

LOVE Island's Gemma Owen is wearing a £20,000 necklace in the villa according to fans. Michael Owen's daughter, 19, is often seen in the eye-catching jewellery, which features a string of linked Xs.