Love Island narrator Iain Stirling is best known for his hilarious quips on the show, and has caused quite a stir after taking aim for Michael Owen.
The Scottish comedian was making jokes about Gemma Owen's love of horses as an international dressage racer, when he name-dropped her famous dad's career.
So far, no one in the Love Island villa has figured out who Gemma's dad is but to everyone else the information is common knowledge as the 34-year-old comic has fired shots at his old club.
As reported in the Mirror, he said: "Luca's grabbed Gemma for a catch up. Gemma was telling me today that she once joined a pony club.
"Coincidently her dad Michael once joined a pony club...it's called Newcastle United."
And the Toon Army faithful were quick to bite back, heading straight to social media to air their dissatisfaction at being the butt of the joke.
One Twitter user wrote: "Errrrr I think @IainDoesJokes has just p**sed off a lot of Newcastle fans," while another added: "@IainDoesJokes I had a lot of respect for you until that Newcastle comment."
A third slammed the comedian's efforts, writing: "Eff off @IainDoesJokes ya pr**k! Lol! Don’t call #nufc when owen was the proper d***heed when at Newcastle. Proper rubbish joke mate!"
And a fourth shared similar discontent, fuming: "Low blow @IainDoesJokes."
However, fans of other clubs seemingly enjoyed the snipe, with one jesting: " Watching Love Island was definitely worth it to hear Ian Sterling call Newcastle United a pony club…"
The former England striker is far from a hero on Tyneside after joining from Real Madrid in 2005.
The then-sensational transfer quickly turned sour and after an injury-hit four years with the club, he left to join Manchester United on a free transfer after the Magpies were relegated in 2009.
The sportsman has been taking a keen interest in his daughter's time on the show and while answering questions about his daughter's involvement last week, he admitted he didn't want to watch her kissing anyone.
That led to a crude comment by one Twitter user and the star was quick to hit out at the football coach 's remark.
The former Glasgow City FC employee posted on Twitter: "Can't wait to see her getting smashed," followed by a series of laughing emojis.
And Michael responded: "What a fine example to set from a man in your responsible position."
Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.
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