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Love Island's Ikenna shares what the islanders know about Gemma's dad Michael Owen

Love Island's Ikenna Ekwonna is one of the latest islanders to be dumped from the ITV2 dating show.

Appearing on Sunday's Aftersun, he revealed a few little secrets from the villa - including that the islanders know more than they are letting on about Gemma Owen's dad, footballing legend Michael Owen.

The 23-year-old pharmaceutical salesman admitted that the singletons had known Gemma had a famous dad since around "the second or third day" into the series. Gemma has not announced her father's identity on the ITV2 dating show, despite many fans clocking her hints.

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Speaking to Laura Whitmore, Ikenna said: "We didn't really know until the second or third day. I don't think the girls knew the guys knew."

Gemma first coupled up with Liam Llewellyn on the show, who left the villa behind after only a few days. He was left surprised to find out Gemma’s dad is former footballer Michael Owen. He said: "I can’t believe who that actually was. That’s mad."

He added: "I’m a United fan. I actually have one of his tops when he came to the club. That first night, we were chatting about football and her family. I was so close. I can’t believe I didn’t quite work it out."

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and the ITV Hub

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