Love Island: Luca's family release apology for his behaviour towards Gemma

His reaction to Movie Night left fans confused

Author: Alex RossPublished 19th Jul 2022
Last updated 19th Jul 2022

After receiving online backlash following his reaction to Gemma Owen's innocent chat with Billy Brown, the family of Love Island star Luca Bish have now released an apology on his behalf.

Luca, who has been coupled up with Gemma for the majority of the show, was left fuming during Sunday night's (17th July) episode when footage of Gemma and Billy having a number of chats was shown during the infamous Movie Night.

Speaking to the boys after seeing the footage, Luca said: "Just bring me a f--king bird in and watch. Trust me when I say, if she wants to f--king play games with me, I'll play with it.

"I can't be with someone like that, I'm sorry."

After seeing the online backlash, Luca's family who are looking after his social media accounts in his absence, took to his Instagram Story to share an apology.

It read: 'I want to apologise on behalf of Luca for his insensitive reaction on last night's episode. I know that when he watches it back, he will be embarrassed and deeply apologetic. We as his family don't condone his behaviour last night, but we do understand he is in an intense environment where his emotions are heightened. Last night was not reflective of the boy we all know and love at home.' (sic)

Despite their argument during Sunday night's show, Luca and Gemma cleared the air on Monday night, with 19-year-old Gem declaring to the villa she 'loved' Luca during the Snog, Marry, Pie challenge.

However, with another dumping looming, fans of the show are now convinced fishmonger Luca will find himself in the bottom two, following his behaviour towards Gemma, and his harsh words towards fellow Islander Tasha Ghouri on last night's show.

Check out all of the current Love Island couples below:


Paige and Adam

Just hours after the pair went 'exclusive', Paige chose to couple up with Adam.

Tasha and Andrew

Despite a tough few weeks, it looks like Tasha and Andrew are now on cloud 9, especially now they are officially girlfriend and boyfriend.

Gemma and Luca

It looks like Gemma and Luca are going all the way together, with Gemma once again choosing to couple up with the fish monger.

Ekin-Su and Davide

The 'married couple' of this year's Love Island are becoming more and more loved by fans! The pair are now 'exclusive'.

Indiyah and Dami

Despite getting his name wrong on a number of occasions, Indiayh was quick to recouple with Dami.

Danica and Jamie

It safe to say Danica hasn't had the best of luck in the villa, but could new boy Jamie change things?

Lacey and Deji

After making a connection in just a few days, Lacey chose to couple up with Deji.

Nathalia and Reece

After Danica chose to couple with Jamie, Reece was the only boy left for Nathalia to pick.


Paige and Adam

Former Islander Adam Collard made a shock return to the villa and he was quick to express his interest in getting to know Paige.


After Jacques decided to leave the villa, Adam chose to couple up with Paige.

Tasha and Andrew

Despite both returning from Casa Amor with new people, Tasha and Andrew put their differences aside and recoupled. Tasha also asked Andrew to be her official boyfriend, making them the first official couple of 2022.

Gemma and Luca

Another week together for Gemma and Luca, with the pair even saying the 'L' word.

Indiyah and Dami

Although these two arrived back from Casa Amor coupled with new people, they quickly realised how strong their feelings actually are for each other.

Ekin-Su and Davide

Despite a small hiccup when Davide confessed he couldn't trust Ekin-Su, the pair talked things out and recoupled, much to the delight of fans.

Danica and Billy

Although it's very early days for Danica and Billy, we think these two could have something!

Summer and Josh

Despite arriving back from Casa Amor with Dami and Danica, both Summer and Josh quickly realised they had no connection, and decided to couple up during the seventh recouping.

Coco and Deji

Coco and Deji coupled up on a friendship basis.


Gemma and Luca

After both staying loyal during Casa Amor, Gemma and Luca recoupled, looking happier than ever!

Paige and Jacques

Despite Jacques getting to know new girl Cheyanne during Casa Amor week, the rugby player chose to stick with Paige. As Paige also arrived back single, the pair remain a couple. But will Paige be able to forgive Jacques?

Ekin-Su and Davide

Fans were thrilled when both Ekin-Su and Davide chose to stick with each other! Despite Davide kissing new girl Mollie during Casa Amor week, he admitted he has a better connection with Ekin.

Tasha and Billy

Tasha chose to bring back new boy Billy to the main villa, despite admitting her feelings for Andrew before Casa Amor.

Coco and Andrew

Andrew also chose to recouple, picking new girl Coco. However, we get the feelings this isn't the end for Andrew and Tasha.

Summer and Dami

Shocking his fellow Islanders, Dami coupled up with new girl Summer after finding a connection during Casa Amor week.

Indiyah and Deji

Indiyah also chose to recouple, bringing back new boy Deji. Despite both Dami and Indiyah recoupling, the pair didn't look best pleased with each other.

Danica and Josh

Single girl Danica coupled up with model Josh, bringing him back into the main villa.

Chyna and Jay

Single boy Jay also seemingly found a connection with new girl Chyna.


Luca and Gemma

These two are getting stronger and stronger and once again recoupled.

Ekin-Su and Davide

Despite their explosive row a number of weeks ago, it's been clear that Ekin-Su and Davide still have some chemistry, with Ekin-Su deciding to couple up with the Italian.

Paige and Jacques

Paige and Jacques were reunited after her week with Jay.

Tasha and Andrew

Despite their argument following the heart rate challenge, Tasha chose to couple up with Andrew.

Indiyah and Dami

Indiyah and Dami recoupled once again after enjoying their first date the week before.

Antigoni and Charlie

Greek beauty Antigoni chose to couple up with Charlie, after not yet finding a connection with anybody.


Gemma & Luca

After spending the week uncoupled due to Danica, Luca and Gemma were reunited during the fourth recoupling when Luca chose to couple up with her.

Paige and Jay

Scottish lad Jay took a risk during the fourth recoupling, picking Paige, despite her seemingly being happy with Jacques.

Danica and Jacques

With Jay picking Paige, Jacques was left with the only girl remaining, Danica. The pair are now in a friendship couple.

Ekin-Su and Charlie

New boy Charlie enjoyed dates with both Ekin-Su and Tasha during his first few days in the villa, but it was Ekin-Su he chose to couple up with.

Tasha and Andrew

Despite Tasha admitting she was keen to get to know new boy Charlie, after he chose Ekin-Su, Andrew recoupled with Tasha, much to the disappointment of the rest of the boys.

Indiyah and Dami

After getting to know each other more following the departures of Ikenna and Amber, Indiyah and Dami have now officially coupled up.

Antigoni and Davide

Despite kissing Danica in the build up to the recoupling, Davide shocked the group when he chose to couple up with Antigoni.


Danica and Luca

New girl Danica arrived into the villa and immediately caused drama, choosing to couple up with Luca, despite him declaring he was happy with Gemma.

Gemma and Davide

After new girl Danica coupled up with Luca, Gemma was forced to pick another boy. She chose Davide on a friendship basis.

Paige and Jacques

After a successful week of getting to know each other, Paige chose to couple up with Jacques.

Ekin-Su and Jay

Following their secret kiss earlier in the week, which led to a huge row with Davide, Eki-Su chose to couple up with new boy Jay.

Tasha and Andrew

Following their night in the Hideaway last week, Tasha and Andrew are going from strength to strength.

Amber and Dami

Amber chose to couple up with Dami, but just hours later, Dami seemingly expressed interest in Indiyah.

Indiyah and Ikenna

Indiyah stuck with her man Ikenna, despite gaining attention from new boy Remi, meaning Remi was sent home.


Gemma and Luca

Luca chose to couple up with Gemma, leaving Paige single.

Ekin-Su and Davide

Davide was torn between Ekin-Su and Gemma, but after Luca chose Gemma, the Italian coupled up with Ekin-Su.

Amber and Dami

Dami was full of praise for Amber, choosing to continue in their pairing.

Indiyah and Ikenna

Indiyah and Ikenna also stayed together during the second recoupling, with Ikenna admitting he's keen to get to know Indiyah more.

Tasha and Andrew

After a successful first week together, Andrew once again chose to couple up with Tasha.


Indiyah and Ikenna

The public paired Indiyah with Ikenna on Day 1.

Paige and Luca

The public paired Paige with Luca on Day 1.

Amber and Dami

The public paired Amber with Dami on Day 1.

Tasha and Andrew

The public paired Tasha with Andrew on Day 1.

Gemma and Liam

The public paired Gemma with Liam on Day 1.

On tonight's show (Tuesday 19th July), the Islanders will head out of the villa for the annual VIP Party.

And as die-hard fans will know too well, parties on Love Island NEVER end well...

As well as Joel Corry appearing to treat the Islanders to a DJ set, host Laura Whitmore also makes an appearance, saying: “Hello Islanders, how are you all doing? Having a good time? I am not here to join in on the fun sadly and I am afraid the party is over, could you all please line up by the pool.”

Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.

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