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Joel Leaver

Love Island's Gemma Owen promises to be 'fiery' and will 'always go after what she wants'

Gemma Owen has teased that she will be "fun, flirty and fiery" on the new series of Love Island, with her having also admitted that she's usually a "relationship type of person".

The business owner, 19, has been announced as part of the line-up for the upcoming instalment of the ITV2 dating series - which returns to screens next Monday (June 6).

The equestrian - who is the daughter of former footballer Michael Owen, 42 - is looking forward to having a "really fun summer" in the villa, which is located on the island Majorca.

And speaking ahead of the launch, Gemma has teased what viewers can expect from her - including stating that her head isn't likely to be turned easily once she's settled.

Gemma Owen has been announced as part of the line-up for the new series of Love Island (ITV)
The islander is the daughter of football icon Michael Owen (Instagram)

Gemma - who runs her own swimwear brand - has described herself as "fun, flirty and fiery," with her adding that she's "very honest" and is typically good with advice.

She further referred to herself as a "good girlfriend," adding: "I'd say that once I'm in something, I'm loyal and all for that person. I don't think my head would get turned easily."

The dressage rider isn't afraid to go after what she wants though, even if that means pursing the same guy as a fellow islander - though she would do it in a "respectful way."

She'll move into the villa alongside a host of other islanders (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

"I will always go after what I want, but at the same time, I'm not going to mess up something for someone who is in a proper relationship," she said ahead of the experience.

Similarly, she stated recently that she wouldn't want to get in the way of a couple in the villa if they have a "genuine connection" - with her having a specific approach in mind.

Gemma said she "wouldn't do anything to another girl" that she wouldn't be happy with them doing to her.

Gemma has described herself as 'flirty and fiery' (INSTAGRAM)
She'll try to go about things in a 'respectful way' though (Gemma Owen/Instagram)

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Gemma has rejected the label of "serial dater," instead commenting that she's more a "relationship type of person" - with her saying that she doesn't go on that many dates.

"I'd have to have been speaking to a guy for a while and get to know them before I go ahead and meet them," she explained recently ahead of the launch episode.

And discussing things that typically give her the ick, Gemma referred bad hygiene and a potential partner who doesn't "look after themselves" as among her turn-offs.

Love Island starts at 9pm next Monday (June 6) on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.

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