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Love Island's Gemma Owen refuses to name drop as Michael Owen finally gets a mention

Michael Owen was finally mentioned on Love Island despite daughter Gemma still not dropping his name.

The 19-year-old international dressage rider spoke to Luca Bish about her family, including telling him all about the things her famous dad likes. She wanted to get to know the fishmonger better after Davide's attention had been stolen elsewhere.

She told Luca that she felt that her dad would get on well with him because they're both sporty - however, she managed to navigate the conversation without spilling the beans on her dad's name.

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He asked her: "Who do you feel like your family would get on best with out of all the boys in here?" She said: "You. Because you're sporty and you're into football and into racing. I think my dad would have stuff in common with you."

Luca continued with the questions, as he said: "Would your dad and me go out and do stuff together? Or does he not get involved with your boyfriends?" She 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."

Without knowing that Gemma's dad was a footballing legend, Luca thought that his football knowledge might trump Michael's. He said: "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."

However, fans seem to think that Luca may already know. They took to Twitter to share their theories.

One user said: "I wonder if Luca has clocked on that her dad is Michael Owen...he's been round the house constantly talking about football she says... Obviously we don't get to see everything but think about it #loveisland."

Div said: "Luca just wants to hang out with Michael Owen doesn’t he #LoveIsland." Meanwhile, Lis said: "Luca knowing who Michael Owen is but refusing to say anything to Gemma is the equivalent of Jack knowing Danny dyer was Dani’s dad and acting shocked when she told him #loveisland."

Love Island airs at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub

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