ITV Love Island's Gemma 'feels sick' as host Laura Whitmore says Luca looks like her dad Michael Owen
08.08.2022 - 09:33
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Love Island fans were stunned by a remark made by host Laura Whitmore while interviewing runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish on Sunday night's reunion show. Nineteen-year-old dressage rider Gemma found love with fishmonger Luca, 23, during their two months in the famous villa in Mallorca.
The couple fell for each other early on in the ITV2 dating contest after Luca was originally coupled with Paige Thorne and Gemma was paired with Liam Llewellyn then 'Italian snack' Davide Sanclimenti. The pair came second in the popular show after Manchester business owner Davide and actress Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu from Essex.
Quizzed about their relationship after show ended on Monday night Gemma told Laura that they had gone from strength to strength. And then there was an awkward moment as Laura asked if Luca had met her dad former Liverpool, Manchester United and England footballer Michael Owen yet.
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"Not yet. We've had a little FaceTime together," replied Luca. And Laura had viewers reeling as she made a comment about Luca and pundit Michael looking alike, asking Luca: "Was it like looking at yourself in the future?"
Gemma said "I can't see it" before telling Laura that the thought made her feel "a little bit sick." @Aisliiing tweeted: "Is that Laura making another joke that Luca is like Gemma’s dad?? I’m going to have to Ofcom her again."
@AimeeJasmine5 pleaded: "Laura PLEASE do not bring up the Oedipus complex." @_Martheline complained: "Laura’s questions are so dead asking her about Luca looking like her dad seriously."
@beepbeepbo0p remarked: "First asking Tasha and Andrew if they've f****d, then making Gemma feel uncomfy by