Michael Owen breaks silence as daughter Gemma causes a stir on Love Island

Ever since Gemma Owen entered the Love Island villa three weeks ago viewers have been waiting for the moment she mentioned her famous dad on the show. The 19-year-old dressage rider is the daughter of former Liverpool, Manchester United and England footballer Michael Owen.

Love Island. Gemma, who is now coupled up with islander Luca Bish, received nonstop backlash as ITV2 was accused of making "the Gemma show" after the majority of footage shown revolved around her.

Amanda Owen, also known as the Yorkshire Shepherdess, has broken her social media silence since the news broke that she and husband Clive Owen, 67, have separated.The former couple were together for 21 years, and share an incredible nine children together, living and working on the farm they co-own called Ravenseat Farm. After sharing the "sad" decision to separate earlier this month, Amanda, 47, has shared a number of beautiful photos of her fun-loving children as she focused on making positive memories in the northern countryside.

convicted of federal crimes, Savannah Chrisley is backing her famous family and claiming life is "so cruel."On Thursday, June 16, the "Chrisley Knows Best" star posted a lengthy quote about "positive thinking" to her Instagram. In the post, she also included throwback pictures with her mom, dad and family members."Hi there my Instagram family…it's been a few weeks. Before you continue reading I would like to ask one thing of you…please be kind.

Peter Andre has admitted he feels "every inch of pain" Michael Owen must be going through watching his daughter Gemma on Love Island. Writing in his weekly new magazine column, singer Pete, 49, says he hopes his teenage children Junior, 17, and Princess, 14, take heed of his words that he'd only be happy for them to present the ITV2 show. Here, he also discusses buying Junior his first car and reflects on how Brenda Edwards opening up about the circumstances surrounding her son Jamal's death has started some important conversations with his kids.

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?'.

Love Island 2022 kicked off on 6 June, with a new set of sexy singletons jetting off to Mallorca in the hope of finding love. One of the hopefuls who has entered the villa this year is Gemma Owen, the eldest daughter of former professional footballer Michael Owen, but the 19 year old is yet to reveal her father's identity to her fellow Islanders.

They're a few days into their Love Island experience and Gemma Owen is yet to reveal to her fellow Islanders that she has a famous dad. The 19-year-old has been causing quite the stir in the Spanish villa so far - from her age to her coupling up Davide Sanclimenti.

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 was left red-faced on Tuesday after being introduced as "the father of Love Island’s Gemma Owen" ahead of England's match against Germany during The former footballer, 42, appeared on Channel 4 for the Live UEFA Nations League in Germany while working as a pundit and it wasn't long until talk turned to Gemma, 19, after she made her debut in the villa on Monday night. At the beginning of their Nations League fixture, presenter Jules Breach said: "The father of Love Island’s Gemma Owen, Michael Owen here with us, a big night for the Owens last night, Michael, how are you feeling today?" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .To which Michael put his hands over his face before replying: "Jules, I came all the way to Germany to try and avoid all that back at home, but you've brought it up straight away." He added: "I am feeling alright thank you.This is taking my mind off it so don’t bring it back up." Michael's daughter Gemma made her Love Island debut on Monday night, where she was coupled up with Liam Llewellyn.