Gemma Owen has had interesting time in the Love Island villa so far. Things got off to a rocky start for the 19-year-old as viewers complained it had become the 'Gemma show'.
21.06.2022 - 02:17 / heatworld.com
Gemma Owen continues to divide public opinion in the Love Island villa, former footballer Michael has come out to defend his eldest daughter.“She’s the most amazing girl you could meet,” said the 42 year old, who has three other children, James, 16, Emily, 14, and 12-year-old Jess with wife Louise. “She’s clever and funny and kind.
She’s not two-faced. She’s loyal, a decent person.”While Gemma, 19, has won plenty of fans, others have claimed she acts spoiled and is very privileged, which is hardly surprising given the life she’s had.
Born in 2003 at the height of her dad’s fame, her family home is a £4million Cheshire mansion, which sits on 42 acres of land and boasts a stables for their 12 horses, an indoor swimming pool, private gym, bar and cinema room.Michael is said to be worth over £50m thanks to his earnings from football and being a racehorse owner, which is where Gemma’s love of all things equine began.As she’s said many times, she is an international dressage rider and Michael has financially backed her as she pursued her dreams. She also set up her own swimwear company last year, thanks to some money from her parents.
And Michael admits it can be hard to keep his kids grounded.“I had nothing when I was growing up, but when you get a bit of success, a bit of money, your kids grow up with all the big houses, big cars,” he admitted. “They fly business class and they think it’s normal.
How do you teach them reality? You try. I’ve booked economy class seats and been bollocked by my kids, but you still try.”Viewers will know that Gemma isn’t one to hold back with her opinions – and before she went into the villa, she was quick to stand up for her dad after he was accused of sending flirty messages to former Big
.Gemma Owen has had interesting time in the Love Island villa so far. Things got off to a rocky start for the 19-year-old as viewers complained it had become the 'Gemma show'.
It's been a few days since Gemma Owen finally mentioned her famous dad while appearing in Love Island. The 19-year-old is the daughter of former footballer Michael Owen but despite being in the ITV2 dating show's villa for weeks, viewers haven't really heard her mention him.
Love Island stars will usually fit the three F requirement: flirty, fit, and flamin' hot, but have you ever wondered what they looked like before the fame... and potential fortune? More F's for the record, just FYI. But seriously, when it comes to our sun-filled and sex-fuelled summer of single souls searching for love, there's definitely a bar of attractiveness that they all certainly have to meet.
Daily Star exclusively reports. Having competed since a young age, Gemma has taken part in big competitions, she previously revealed.
Gemma Owen has managed to keep her very famous dad a secret from her fellow Islanders – or has she?Gemma is the daughter of English footballing legend Michael Owen – following in the Love Island footsteps of Dani Dyer - a secret she has managed to keep quiet from her fellow Islanders for almost two weeks now, leaving viewers wondering, WHEN WILL SHE REVEAL ALL?And, let's face it, when she eventually does, it will be interesting to see which boys suddenly start grafting after her because they've realised this is a ticket to getting Michael Owen as a future father? Synical? Us? At least we know what Liam thinks now.Gemma's famous father has been a hot topic amongst Love Island fans since before she even entered the villa – even amongst former Islanders.Jack Fincham recently poured scorn on Gemma for keeping who her famous and filthy rich dad is under wraps.“She’s desperate to say it.
Eagle-eyed Love Island fans spotted a blunder after contestant Gemma Owen was seen rocking two different outfits in one scene on Monday night. Viewers caught the 19 year old flipping looks in the episode, wearing a skin-tight white dress one moment, and then a pink crop top and a pair of light brown cargo trousers the next — leaving many confused.
Things are about to get frosty in the Love Island villa on Tuesday 14 June, as Gemma Owen calls current love interest Luca the name of her ex-boyfriend, Jacques. In an awkward moment, the 19 year old daughter of Michael Owen accidentally calls Luca by ex Jacques’ name and immediately ruffles his feathers with the faux-pas, all while he's rubbing her shoulders.