Made In Chelsea favourite Sam Thompson has predicted an interesting turn of events when it comes to this year's series of Love Island.The 29-year-old reality star turned to his 1.4 million Instagram followers on Tuesday night to share his theory that contestant Gemma Owen is relying on her famous footballing father Michael Owen to ensure she stays in the show for the long-run. Speaking to girlfriend Zara McDermott in a vlog whilst watching last night's episode - which saw the original line-up's Amber Beckford and Ikenna Ekwonna brutally dumped - Sam jokes: "Gemma, just knowing she wasn't going to get picked." Zara - who is best known for having appeared on the 2018 series of the best-loved dating show - agreed: "Gemma knew as soon as they said there was going to be a dumping tonight, Gemma was so relaxed!" Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
Michael Owen jets out of UK ahead of daughter Gemma entering Love Island villa tonight
06.06.2022 - 21:45 / ok.co.uk
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.
Making a reference to the famous 2001 game which saw England thrash rivals Germany 5-1, he captioned the photo: "Back at the scene of the crime 21 years later! Germany 1 - 5 England.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter . Ahead of Gemma’s debut, Michael told ITV news: "I have no doubts that she will make us all proud. It’s probably a father’s worst nightmare, but whatever she wants to do you’ve got to be supportive.
I’ve heard a lot about it. "I think old, grumpy men like me will always have an opinion on it because I don’t watch it and you just hear snippets, but she assures me it’s not as bad as I think," Michael added. "It's quite a big thing and whatever she wants to do, you have to be supportive and I think I've given her a decent enough grounding to be respectful".
Iain Stirling, who is presenting this year’s show, already admitted he’s got a long list of jokes waiting aimed at the sports star. The comedian told RadioTimes: "I never look because I like to not know really, I like to approach it like a viewer for the first time. However, obviously, social media being what it is I've seen a couple.
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Danica Taylor is currently residing in the Love Island villa, but back in the UK she lives in a stylish home in Leicester.The 21 year old dancer has already found herself at the centre of the drama in the iconic Majorcan villa, having entered as a bombshell and ruffled a few feathers among the Islanders. During a recent recoupling, Danica opted to couple up with Luca Bish, 23, leaving him and love interest Gemma Owen, 19, devastated as they were forced to separate.
Love Island: wait, do the Islanders already know about Gemma Owen’s famous dad?
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.
Peter Andre 'feels every inch of Michael Owen's pain' seeing daughter Gemma on Love Island
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.
ITV GMB's Susanna Reid digs at Gemma Owen's Love Island appearance as fans share complaint
Susanna Reid had a little bit of Love Island shade to share this morning as she returned to Good Morning Britain. The presenter was back hosting the show on Monday (June 13) alongside Richard Madeley.
Love Island's Liam Llewellyn reacts to finding out Gemma’s dad is Michael Owen
Love Island fans saw Liam Llewellyn walk away from the villa on Friday night, and it didn’t take long for him to be told exactly Gemma Owen’s very famous dad is. Liam quit the hit series after just five days, telling his fellow islanders that he ‘wasn’t 100% feeling it’ and delivered an emotional speech at the fire pit. after initially being paired up with Michael Owen’s daughter, Gemma, he was left single following the arrival of Davide Sanclimenti.
Michael Owen admits fear of seeing daughter Gemma kissing and sharing bed on Love Island
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?'.
Michael Owen's other children including emotional journey with 'clinically blind' son
Fame runs in the Love Island gene pool as footballing legend Michael Owen's daughter Gemma continues to make headlines during her time in the Spanish villa. We've previously seen the likes of Tommy Fury, Dani Dyer and Rochelle Humes's sister Sophie Piper make waves on their journey to find love, and this year's secret celebrity Islander is no different. 19 year old Gemma Owen is waving the flag for famous faces this season, and is already well on the way towards her happily ever after after chatting all things kids and wedding bells with Italian stallion Davide Sanclimenti, 27.
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Michael Owen quizzed on daughter Gemma's Love Island debut as he tries to escape country
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.