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Owen Warner surprising ex in Love Island villa would be amazing, says Scarlette Douglas

Scarlette Douglas has said that her former I'm A Celebrity campmate Owen Warner joining his ex-girlfriend Lana Jenkins in the Love Island villa would make "great TV".

The presenter, 35, has revealed that she isn't watching the new series of the ITV2 show but would tune in if her former co-star Owen, 23, headed into the villa in South Africa.

It comes after islander Lana, 25 - who is currently in the villa - announced that actor Owen is her ex-boyfriend. The makeup artist said that they had dated during lockdown.

Discussing the situation, Scarlette told us: "I don't watch Love Island but obviously being in I'm A Celebrity with Owen, I remember him talking to me about his ex."

Scarlette Douglas (right) said it would be 'interesting' if Owen Warner (left) went into the Love Island villa (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The presenter - who's part of a campaign to help "banish the winter blues" with easyJet Holidays - said a friend had told her that his ex-girlfriend was in the villa at the moment.

She further commented: "I guess he's kind of told me the inside gossip, right? I haven't been watching but now I want to watch it and see what she's like on there."

Asked if she thinks fans could see Owen join Love Island as a late arrival, she responded: "Do you reckon they could do that? Oh my gosh, if they did that, that would be amazing."

It comes after islander Lana Jenkins announced that Owen is her ex-boyfriend (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

"I dunno if he'd do it," Scarlette said, before questioning: "Because he's already [done] the jungle, do you think they would then take him straight into [the villa]?"

Teasing that it would get her to watch Love Island, she said: "I mean that would be great television, wouldn't it? That would be great TV. I'd be there with my popcorn".

She further said about the idea: "I don't know if he would do it but if they ever did that though that would be very interesting. Could you imagine everyone's faces?".

She said that they dated during lockdown (lanajenkinss/Instagram)

Asked how she thinks Owen will feel about Lana being on the show, and being mentioned, she said: "[He's] an amazing person so I'm sure for him he will just be supporting her from afar."

Scarlette said that he's the type of person who believes you learn from relationships and grow from them, with her adding: "He's always wished her the best."

She continued in our interview: "So I'm sure wherever he is now he'll probably be wishing her the best in there anyway. [...] He is the loveliest guy you'll ever meet."

Scarlette said she heard about Owen's ex whilst they were in the jungle together (James Gourley/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Asked if she would consider being a late arrival in the villa herself, she said: "No, I don't think I could do Love Island." Scarlette cited the "pressure" of the experience as a factor.

She added: "I think after my last relationship, I need to be a lot more private about my love life now. [...] I think I have to be a little bit better at keeping my private life private."

Scarlette also said: "I love my food and anytime I eat I get a food baby and a bloat on and I don't want to have to do that in a bikini. [The cast] look perfect. I don't think I could do it."

Scarlette said she wouldn't fancy doing Love Island herself (Will Ireland/PinPep)

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Scarlette made the comments whilst promoting easyJet Holidays' 'Beach in a Box' kit. The new kit allows customers to create 'a beach' in the comfort of their own home.

She said: "It's basically to help beat the January blues." She continued: "It's just a way to kind of pick everybody up, perk them up and just feel as though they're in sunnier climes."

She made the comments whilst promoting easyJet Holidays' new 'Beach in a Box' kit (Will Ireland/PinPep)

The box includes a voucher for sand, a piña colada cocktail kit, a UVB lamp and other items. It's been released alongside the operator's Big Orange Sale, which runs until February 2.

Scarlette - who previously presented A Place in the Sun - said that the kit, which also includes a wave sound simulator, makes you feel like you're by the beach whilst at home.

Scarlette said it makes you feel as though you're at the beach whilst in the comfort of your own home (Will Ireland/PinPep)

The presenter - who said she herself wants to visit Turkey this year - recommends destinations like Portugal and Spain for those hoping to travel abroad in the coming months.

The limited edition 'Beach in a Box' kit is available now for £19.99 through easyJet Holidays. The cost is discounted from any future holiday booking with the operator.

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