Michael Owen admits Gemma can be 'horrible and hard to live with' during competitions

Gemma has a 'game face'

Author: Alex RossPublished 23rd Jun 2022

It took Love Island fans a while to warm to 2022 Islander Gemma Owen, but now the show is nearly a month in, Michael Owen's 19-year-old daughter is one of the favourites to win the ITV2 competition.

Although Gemma has so far remained silent about her famous father, Michael has spoken about Gemma's 'game face', in turn admitting she can be a nightmare to live with whilst she's preparing for a dressage competition.

Admitting she's just as competitive as he is, the former England footballer said: "Match day or if it's a big competition, going into that ring, she turns into a horror.

"It's like that's it - you get your game face on.

"I didn't want anyone talking to me on match day. She's the same, she's horrible. Stay out of her way when a competition's coming round. That's how much it means."

It comes after Michael publicly defended his daughter after a number of viewers called her 'rude'.

Speaking to Mail Online about the negativity surrounding Gemma's appearance, he said: "Louise has been very upset about it. You can say, 'don’t read it' but that’s very difficult.

"I know she’s been used to that sort of thing with me — I’ve had it all my life; to look at my social media feeds you’d think 70 per cent of the world hates me, but it’s different when it’s your daughter. For Louise it’s more difficult."

Michael went on to reveal the comments about her personality get to him the most, saying: "Personality. She’s the most amazing girl you could meet.

"She’s clever and funny and kind. She’s not two-faced. She’s loyal, a decent person."

Follow all of this year's Love Island cast on Instagram:

Paige Thorne

Age: 24
From: Swansea
Occupation: Paramedic
Instagram: paigethornex

Dami Hope

Age: 26
From: Dublin
Occupation: Senior Microbiologist
Instagram: damihope

Indiyah Polack

Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Hotel Waitress
Instagram: 1ndiyah

Liam Llewellyn

Age: 22
From: Newport, South Wales
Occupation: Masters Student (Strength and Conditioning)
Instagram: liamllew_

Tasha Ghouri

Age: 23
From: Thirsk
Occupation: Model and Dancer
Instagram: tashaghouri

Davide Sanclimenti

Age: 27
From: Rome, Italy (Lives in Manchester)
Occupation: Business Manager
Instagram: davidesancli

Gemma Owen

Age: 19
From: Chester
Occupation: International Dressage Rider and Business Owner
Instagram: gemowendressage_ and gemowen_1

Ikenna Ekwonna

Age: 23
From: Nottingham
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales
Instagram: ikenna._

Andrew Le Page

Age: 27
From: Guernsey
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Instagram: andrewlepage

Amber Beckford

Age: 24
From: London
Occupation: Nanny
Instagram: amberbeckford

Luca Bish

Age: 23
From: Brighton
Occupation: Fishmonger
Instagram: lucabish

Afia Tonkmor

Age: 25
From: London
Occupation: Lounge Host at a Private Members Club
Instagram: afiatonkmor

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

Age: 27
From: Essex
Occupation: Actress
Instagram: ekinsuofficial

Jacques O’Neill

Age: 23
From: Cumbria
Occupation: Professional Rugby League Player
Instagram: jacques9oneill_

Jay Younger

Age: 28
From: Edinburgh
Occupation: Investment Analyst
Instagram: jayyounger_

Remi Lambert

Age: 22
From: Manchester
Occupation: Model
Instagram: remilambo

Danica Taylor

Age: 21
From: Leicester
Occupation: Dancer
Instagram: _danicataylor

Antigoni Buxton

Age: 26
From: Cyprus/London
Occupation: Singer/songwriter
Instagram: antigoni

Charlie Radnedge

Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Real Estate Development
Instagram: charlieradnedge

Jazmine Nichol

Age: 21
From: Newcastle
Occupation: Nightclub Manager
Instagram: jazminejaynenichol

Chyna Mills

Age: 23
From: Leeds
Occupation: Youth Support Worker
Instagram: chymills_

Summer Botwe

Age: 23
From: Hertfordshire
Occupation: Events Decor Business Co-owner
Instagram: summerbotwe

Coco Lodge

Age: 27
From: Surrey
Occupation: Graphic designer/ring girl/shot girl
Instagram: coco_lodge

Cheyanne Kerr

Age: 23
From: Barnsley
Occupation: Cabin Crew
Instagram: cheyannekerr_

Mollie Salmon

Age: 23
From: Southampton
Occupation: Make-up artist
Instagram: mollie_salmon

Josh Samuel Le Grove

Age: 22
From: Essex
Occupation: Model
Instagram: josh_legrove

Samuel Agbiji

Age: 22
From: Manchester
Occupation: Model
Instagram: samuelagbiji

Billy Brown

Age: 23
From: Surrey
Occupation: Roofing Company Director
Instagram: billybrown11

Jack Keating

Age: 23
From: Dublin
Occupation: Social Media Marketing
Instagram: jackkeating11

George Tasker

Age: 23
From: Cotswolds
Occupation: Labourer
Instagram: georgetasker__

Deji Adeniyi

Age: 25
From: Bedford
Occupation: Accounts Manager
Instagram: deji.adeniyi

Adam Collard

Age: 26
From: Newcastle
Occupation: Personal Trainer/Former Islander
Instagram: adamcollard

Lacey Edwards

Age: 25
From: Swindon
Occupation: Professional Dancer
Instagram: layedwards

Jamie Allen

Age: 27
From: Preston
Occupation: Professional Footballer
Instagram: jamie_allen12

Nathalia Campos

Age: 23
From: Brazil
Occupation: Operations Manager/Content Creator
Instagram: nathaliaxcampos

Reece Ford

Age: 23
From: Coventry
Occupation: Model
Instagram: _reeceford

As Gemma continues to get to know Luca Bish, despite officially being coupled up with Italian Davide Sanclimenti, thanks to bombshell Danica Taylor, reports are rife her friend Billy Brown could be about to enter the villa.

Gemma's ex-boyfriend Jacques O'Neill has already joined Gem in the villa, but so far things have been very civil between the pair, with both parties encouraging each other in their new romances.

On Wednesday night's show, the boys got to chat with new girl Antigoni Buxton, whilst the latest bombshell Charlie Radnedge gave the girls a shock in the garden.

Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.

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