Michael Owen breaks silence on daughter Gemma's Love Island appearance

She's causing a stir!

Author: Alex RossPublished 8th Jun 2022

It's only been back on our screens two days, but already Michael Owen's daughter Gemma Owen is causing a stir on Love Island, with many viewers shocked to learn the beauty is only 19-years-old.

Ahead of Gemma coupling up with Italian Stallion Davide on Tuesday night's show, her dad Michael made his first TV appearance since she entered the villa, and his co-presenters were quick to make jokes.

Michael appeared on Channel 4's coverage of England's Nations League game against Germany, when presenter Jules Breach said: "Joining me hoping to see another famous win for England tonight in Munich, England and Arsenal midfield Jordan Nobbs, former England, West Ham and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole and the father of Love Island’s Gemma Owen."

Jules then asked: "A big night for the Owen's last night Michael, how are you feeling?"

An awkward Michael responded saying: "I came all the way to Germany to try and avoid all that back home, but it has been brought up straight away!

"But I am feeling alright. This is taking my mind off it so don’t bring it back up."

After weeks of rumours that she was going to take part in the 2022 series of Love Island, Gemma entered the brand new villa during the launch show with host Laura Whitmore on Monday 6th June.

Although the public matched her with 22-year-old Liam from Newport, Gemma's head was quickly turned by the late arrival of 27-year-old Italian Davide, with the pair enjoying a kiss during the first trial.

Despite many viewers calling for bosses to raise the age limit for applicants, with many calling Gemma 'too young', the International Dressage Rider was chosen by Davide during his tense decision on Tuesday night's show, leaving Liam single and vulnerable.

Check out all of the Love Island 2022 cast below:

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 the original cast settle in, two brand new girls will enter the villa, in the form of 25-year-old Afia Tonkmor and 27-year-old Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.

Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.

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