Love Island star Gemma Owen has revealed what her famous footballer father Michael Owen told her before she entered the ITV2 dating show.

The 19-year-old beauty will be heading to the mansion next week for the start of Love Island 2022, which returns to our screens on Monday, June 6.

Speaking exclusively with, Gemma talked about the one thing her dad told her before she appeared on the country’s favorite dating program.

When asked whether or not her parents gave her television intimacy rules, she revealed that they didn’t give them per se, but her dad told her a very nice thing. .



Gemma and her father Michael Owen

Speaking with, Gemma talked about her relationship with her parents, saying, “I think they trust me. I’ve never given them a reason not to.”

“My dad actually said to me, ‘I’m not going to tell you what you can and can’t do. It’s up to you. You can make your own decisions.

“But I’m very attached to my family, so I wouldn’t do anything to disrespect them or embarrass them on purpose.”



In 2005, Michael held his young daughter in his arms as he strolled through the countryside.

He added: “They didn’t say you can and you can’t, but I’m very aware of what they could potentially be uncomfortable with, so I’ll keep that in mind.”

Speaking with us about the move to the new mansion, Gemma told us she thinks her father will “definitely” watch the show, even if he has never seen it in the past.



Gemma is 19 and this summer she will go to town to find love.

“I think he will definitely watch. I’ve never seen the series before. ”

“Obviously he’s seen clips, but he’s not a Love Island fan, so yeah, I think he’s going to watch,” he revealed.

“It will support me. He is very supportive and trusts that he does nothing to embarrass him or anyone else in the family, so yes, he has been very supportive of me, which is good. “

Love Island starts on ITV2 at 9:00 PM Monday 6th June

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