England football legend Michael Owen shared his excitement as he surprised his daughter Gemma back from Love Island with a welcome home party. Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael was overjoyed to have his daughter back - and revealed the surprise from his incredible mansion.
Gemma came back home after she featured in the popular show and coupled with Luca Bish. Manchester Evening News reports Michael shared a photo sitting with Gemma on the "dreaded" yellow bean bag which she has brought home with her. Both beamed on the lawn of the family's £4m mansion. And Michael shared his relief at finally having Gemma home after two months away in the TV villa.
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He captioned the photos saying: "Welcome home @Gemowen_1 it's good to have you back." Dressage rider Gemma, 19, found love with fishmonger Luca, 23, on the ITV2 dating contest. And Gemma is now looking forward to what lies ahead after arriving back home.
Supporters are predicting a bright future for the daughter of former footballing star turned pundit Michael after her stint on the show.
Love Island contestants had a theory for figuring out who would be next to be dumped from the villa using the bright yellow beanbag. It was a seat that none of the Islanders wanted to use in fear of it bringing them bad luck.
On the spin-off show Unseen Bits narrator Ian Stirling described it as "the curse of the yellow bean bag." Davide Sanclimenti, who went on to win the show with Ekin-Su, sat on the beanbag before a night of drama erupted with his partner.
But the yellow bean bag has now taken pride of place on the expertly-manicured lawn of the Owen family grounds at Lower Soughton Hall in Mold, North Wales, on Saturday for the welcome home bash.
Michael shared further photos of the barbecue at the party as family and friends milled around the gardens, as well as a Love Island-adorned balloon arch inside the stunning family home. The mansion has been home to Michael and wife Louise Bonsall and their four children since 2001.
Sportsman Michael has previously offered a glimpse inside his home during an appearance on Keith Lemon's Through the Keyhole. Cameras were invited inside the home that features equestrian facilities, as well as a putting green, a children’s play area and a home cinema.
The ITV cameras showed viewers through the main entrance and reception room decorated with traditional wooden wall panels and oak wooden flooring. It has its own indoor gym, pool and sauna and also features a huge games room perfect for entertaining which is also home to some of Michael's football memorabilia.
The collection includes a number of signed footballs, trophies, original football shirts and his treasured Ballon d'Or. The Grade II listed Flintshire manor house is located in Northop near Mold in Wales.
Gemma and Luca came second in the UK's biggest reality dating show, claiming 14.7% of the public vote. It was a huge leap behind this season's winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti who landed 63.69% of the vote.
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