Michael Owen's daughter is already making headlines, just days after the start of the new series of Love Island began.MORE: Gemma Owen's family home with footballer dad Michael Owen is so luxurious – see insideGemma Owen, 19, is one of this year's hopeful singletons to have entered the villa – and it seems to be making uncomfortable viewing for Michael already. WATCH: Love Island 2022 - official teaserThe former footballer was forced to confront jibes about Gemma's appearance on the show ahead of England's match against Germany on Tuesday evening.READ: All you need to know about Love Island's DavideMORE: Love Island fans are divided by this contestant after episode oneMichael was working as a pundit for Channel 4's coverage – and just seconds into the broadcast, co-presenter Jules Breach joked about his Love Island connection.
Everything you need to know about Love Island 2022 including start date and outfits
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Fans are excitedly counting down for Love Island 2022 this summer.The hit dating show that takes viewers through a range of emotions is a summer staple and thanks to the shock twists it knows exactly how to hook fans in. There have been plenty of rumours about who could be appearing on this year’s show and what can be expected after ITV released a trailer earlier this year. Love Island will return to screens on June 6, and is expected to be the longest season to date.This summer will see the series run for an extended ten weeks instead of the usual eight, with filming for promotion of the show due to take place very soon.
ITV bosses confirmed that this year's series of Love Island will be filmed in a brand new villa in Mallorca. Managing director of ITV’s media and entrainment, Kevin Lygo, has said Love Island is moving to a “marvellous” new mansion in what appears to be a bid to revitalise the show, which will enter its eight series in a few month’s time. “We didn't own [the last property].
We rented it and we are choosing a new house for this summer so that is all secrecy,” Mr Lygo told PA Media . Earlier in May first pictures of the villa came to light.The new Mallorcan mansion boasts six bedrooms and sits at the foot of a big hill in a rural area of the island. Rustic in appearance, the rock-walled abode has two floors with a large outdoor area complete with what appears to be a pool.
Currently under construction, the house has a tractor on the premises in the photos while scaffolding can be seen in various areas. While there have been many speculations about this year’s line-up, some fans were left wondering if this could be the year where same-sex couples are introduced in the villa. However, ITV aren't currently
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ITV Love Island fans praise Laura Whitmore over outfit detail after show's big change
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Love Island 2022 couples unveiled after public asked to vote in huge ITV2 show twist
Love Island unveiled its 2022 couples on Monday night after the public was asked to vote for their favourite pairings. During the first episode of the new series, host Laura Whitmore, 37, revealed a new ITV2 show twist as she explained that for the first time ever the public had been asked to pick the couples.
Laura Whitmore rewears Love Island final top as ITV2 show embraces pre-loved fashion
Love Island has teased a first look at the new 2022 series ahead of its official launch tonight (6 June), and host Laura Whitmore has been spotted rewearing one of her iconic outfits from the show.The TV presenter, 37, can be seen heading into the famous villa in Mallorca as she gets ready to meet this year's contestants in the new photos, while wearing an all-red outfit. Laura originally wore the stunning red waistcoat-style top back in 2020, when she presented the Winter Love Island final.
Inside Laura Whitmore’s trip to Spain to kick start new series of Love Island
Love Island is finally back on ITV after a much anticipated wait. The hit dating show will once again be hosted by Laura Whitmore who has been in Spain ahead of the show’s launch in Mallorca with a brand new group of singletons. Laura, 37, took to Instagram to show off the sunshine as she prepared to meet this year’s contestants.
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It's the greatest comeback of the year as we settle in to watch the return of the "sexiest" show on ITV2, Love Island. Oh yes, that's right. And while 'the greatest comeback of the year' might be a bit of an exaggeration, it's certainly been highly-anticipated after the winter spin-off was cancelled for the second year running.
Love Island 2022: All the changes taking place in the new series on Monday
Love Island returns on Monday for a new series that is bound to kickstart everyone's summer. Laura Whitmore is once again the host of the ITV2 reality dating show, alongside her commentator husband Iain Stirling.
Love Island's Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore touch down in Mallorca ahead of ITV2 show's start
Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore have touched down in Mallorca ahead of the beginning of the new series of Love Island.
ITV Love Island fans 'disappointed' as Iain Stirling announces massive show change ahead of 'sexy' series
He's the voice Love Island viewers have come to very much appreciate over the years thanks to his expert - and hilarious - narration of everything that is going on the famous villa. And now Iain Stirling's revealed a massive change is being made to the ITV2 dating series.
Love Island’s Ikenna Ekwonna: Everything you need to know about Pharmaceutical Salesman as he signs up for 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 full line-up of singletons heading to Mallorca. Among those looking for love this year is Pharmaceutical Salesman Ikenna Ekwonna. Ikenna, 23, originally hails from Nottingham and explains that his choice to go on the dating show in season eight was all about timing.
When does Love Island 2022 start and how to watch longest series ever
That's right, your favourite slice of reality TV is back for a summer of single men revealing themselves... wait, wrong show. Then again, there's little left to the imagination when it comes to the bikini-clad, ab-tastic singletons in the Love Island villa, and we're ready and waiting in the wings to lap up every sexy second.
ITV Love Island 2022 line-up in full - from first deaf contestant to Michael Owen's daughter
A summer of love is just a matter of days away as a bunch of singletons pack their suitcases and head to a Spanish villa hoping to find 'the one'. Of course, that can only mean Love Island is returning to the small screen.
Love Island 2022: Meet the new islanders as ITV confirms full cast lineup
Summer is officially almost here and we can practically smell the sun tan lotion in Majorca all the way from Scotland.