Love Island's Gemma Owen refuses to name drop dad Michael's name

She spoke about her dad on Thursday night's show

Author: Alex RossPublished 10th Jun 2022

So, we all know by now that Love Island 2022 contestant Gemma Owen is the 19-year-old daughter of former professional footballer Michael Owen, but as of now, Gemma's fellow contestants haven't a clue who her dad is!

Despite chats with co-star Liam Llewellyn about football earlier this week, Gemma is yet to reveal the name of her dad, but fans thought it was finally going to be the moment during a chat with Luca Bish last night (Thursday 9th June).

After the pair enjoyed a kiss in the latest game, Luca pulled Gemma for a chat on the terrace, where he asked: "Who do you feel like your family would get on best with out of all the boys in here?"

After Gemma said: "You", she went on to add: "Because you're sporty and you're into football and into racing. I think my dad would have stuff in common with you."

Clueless as to who her famous dad is, Luca then asked: "Would your dad and me go out and do stuff together? Or does he not get involved with your boyfriends?"

Giving an insight into her relationship with her dad, Gemma replied: "He was quite close with my first boyfriend and I think he appreciates a guy who is into sports and all that kind of stuff. So I heard you like talking about football and racing and all that, so I'm like hmm."

Unaware that Gemma's dad has played for clubs such as Liverpool, Newcastle and Real Madrid in the past, not to mention England, Luca confessed: "I enjoy playing football. I know what I'm talking about with football as well. Let's see if he knows what he's talking about."

Much to the shock of viewers, Gemma remained silent and refused to 'name drop' Michael, leading to a number of hilarious memes online...

Follow this year's Love Island cast on social media:

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

Earlier this week Michael broke his silence about his daughter's appearance on Love Island, speaking during on Channel 4's coverage of England's Nations League game against Germany.

Presenter Jules Breach 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."

Although Gemma is now coupled up with Italian hunk Davide Sanclimenti, the arrival of bombshell Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has seemingly made Gemma rethink her options, admitting she finds fishmonger Luca very attractive.

With the first recoupling set to take place on Friday night's show, there's really no guessing who will couple up with who!

Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.

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