Michael Owen's other children including emotional journey with 'clinically blind' son

Love Island's Gemma Owen is no stranger to the spotlight as the daughter of former Manchester United and Liverpool footballer Michael Owen. But despite fans of the ITV2 show knowing who Gemma's famous dad is, the international dressage rider seems to have kept the news pretty quiet amongst her fellow Islanders.

Former football star Jermaine Jenas has told OK! that he plans to 'wind up' pal Michael Owen about the fact his daughter Gemma is currently appearing on dating series Love Island.The ex-midfielder, 39, who has co-hosted BBC's The One show alongside Alex Jones and Ronan Keating since 2020, admitted that although he'd be hesitant to allow his own daughter to appear on the smash-hit ITV2 dating show, he understands that she show can be used as a career-booster. "I’m not stupid enough to say, 'I’d be fuming'," he laughs during our interview.

Love Island's Afia Tonkmor has explained why Gemma Owen's dad Michael Owen hasn't been mentioned so far on the ITV2 show. Afia, 25, was sadly dumped from the villa earlier this month and she took part in a candid Q&A session on her Instagram account to answer fan questions about the ITV2 show on Tuesday.

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 made a surprise appearance as he stepped out to enjoy day one of Royal Ascot on Tuesday.MORE: Michael Owen breaks silence as daughter Gemma causes a stir on Love IslandThe 42-year-old looked especially dapper in his dark grey three-piece suit which he teamed with a polka dot baby blue tie and a crisp white shirt. He finished off his formal attire with a pristine black top hat.WATCH: Charles and Camilla lead royal procession on day two of AscotTaking to his Instagram account, the dad-of-four shared an upbeat picture at the Berkshire racecourse, along with the caption: "Best week of the year.

Michael Owen's eldest daughter Gemma is currently looking for love in the Love Island villa. But when she's not under the Majorcan sun, the 19 year old calls a very impressive pad home.The brunette beauty lives in a sprawling £4 million mansion in the Welsh countryside, along with her mum Louise and her two younger sisters, Emily, 14, and Jessica, 12, and brother James, 16.The Owens purchased the property back in 2001 and have lived there ever since, and it comes as no surprise that it's extremely luxurious.The sprawling Grade-II-listed manor is set among 42 acres in the countryside, with plenty of room for Gemma and mum Louise's horses.

Michael Owen has been pictured at Royal Ascot after his daughter Gemma Owen caused a stir with a crude comment on Love Island. The former Liverpool, Manchester United and England striker looked super-smart in a three-piece suit and black top hat at the famous horse-racing event.

Michael Owen has previously opened up about the jealousy he suffered that led him to going for counselling. The former Liverpool and Manchester United footballer is currently watching his daughter, Gemma, attempt to find love on the 2022 series of Love Island.

Liam Llewellyn has finally found out who Gemma Owen's famous dad is – and it turns out he's a huge fan. The 22 year old Welsh student, who was initially coupled up with the brunette beauty at the start of the hit ITV dating programme Love Island, gathered Islanders around the fire pit last week to announce the news he was leaving the villa. And in his first interview since then, he's found out at Gemma's dad is none other than former professional football player Michael, 42, who has played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City as well as the England national team in the past.

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.

Love Island. He shut down the vile tweet while his 19-year-old daughter continues to star in the hit ITV show. The former England star previously admitted he didn't want to see Gemma kissing on the show but this prompted a crude response from Glasgow City FC under-18 academy coach Paul Proud.

Proud dad Michael Owen has criticised an under-18s girls' football coach over a sickening tweet about his Love Island star daughter Gemma. The former Liverpool and Manchester United striker called out a crude response on football coach Paul Proud's account after he admitting he didn't want to see the 19-year-old kissing on the ITV dating show.

Michael Owen has slammed Love Island viewers who have called his daughter Gemma "rude and too young". The 19 year old dressage rider and daughter of the famous footballer has caused quite the stir since entering the villa this week, being branded "rude" by some viewers as she made a comment on Lucas Bish’s name . Some have also suggested she’s "too young" to be in the villa after she paired off with Italian Davide Sanclimenti, who’s eight years her senior.

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 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.

Love Island fans were left baffled on Tuesday night after Gemma Owen admitted that she doesn't like competition despite being on a ITV2 dating show. The 19-year-old daughter of footballer Michael Owen was seated fireside with Davide Sanclimenti when she quizzed her fellow contestant as to whether or not he would have stepped forwards and picked her given the choice. Unwilling to be drawn on the subject, Davide dodged the question, to which Gemma replied: "I don't like competition.