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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?'.

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Love Island's youngest star Gemma Owen might be a stunning rising star, but she's still the baby-faced daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen in many people's eyes. The international dressage rider has already been at the centre of some villa drama, after Italian hunk Davide, 27, stole her away from student Liam to leave him single, and vulnerable. But while Gemma continues to turn heads, let's turn back time and look at the young star's transformation from her pigtails days on daddy's arm, to bikinis and heels on ITV2's infamous reality TV series.

Michael Owen may have thought escaping the country for work would get him away from his daughter's Love Island debut - but he was wrong. The former Liverpool and Manchester United footballer jetted off to Germany as England faced their second UEFA Nations League game.

Michael Owen's throwback tweet about "going to bed" to avoid "pain" has resurfaced in a hilarious moment as fans compared the 42 year old former England footballer's comments about losing a game to what might have been his reaction to daughter Gemma Owen's time on Love Island. Gorgeous brunette Gemma, 19, who is an international dressage competitor, was one of five girls who entered the villa during last night's launch show on ITV2, and she was already making waves as one of the boys' favourite ladies to go after. But as the the teenager set her sights on Italian stallion Davide Sanclimenti, 27, viewers were cracking up imagining the horror on Michael's face.

Love Island got off to a steamy start on Monday 6 June as Gemma Owen shared a kiss with the first bombshell of the series, Davide Saclimenti. But not everyone was amused by the display as many threatened to complain to Ofcom after realising their age difference.

Michael Owen has flown out of the UK ahead of tonight’s hotly anticipated Love Island return. The former England player departed the country to head for Germany after admitting he was living “every father’s nightmare” ahead of his daughter’s debut on the show. Gemma Owen, 19, is the oldest of his four children and is set to make her debut on the iconic dating show on Monday night - however dad Michael won’t be at home to see it as he shared a snap from beside the Olympiastadion in Munich, on Monday.

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 is set to return on 6 June, and the line up of singletons heading into the villa this year has now been revealed. Those getting set to jet off to Mallorca in search of love include former professional footballer Michael Owen's daughter Gemma.

Michael Owen's daughter Gemma Owen has been confirmed for the upcoming season of Love Island. Speaking about why she has decided to go on the popular ITV dating series, the stunning brunette said: "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 not?" "I would say I'm fun, flirty and fiery.

Michael Owen's daughter Gemma Owen wowed her Instagram followers with a series of pictures showing her in a tiny bikini. The 19 year old was pictured wearing a khaki two-piece that had straps around the middle to highlight her minute waist.The stunning swimsuit showed off her the star's toned and tanned figure as she relaxed with a glass of wine.The teen wore a white bathrobeas she let her long dark curls tumble over her shoulders. Gemma is rumoured to be heading into the Love Island villa for the new series, which starts next month.