Gemma Owen has had interesting time in the Love Island villa so far. Things got off to a rocky start for the 19-year-old as viewers complained it had become the 'Gemma show'.
She was even the subject of official complaints when bombshell Davide Sanclimenti arrived and chose to couple up with Gemma. Fans of the ITV2 dating programme, however, took issue over the age gap between the pair with Gemma being the youngest contestant on the show while Italian business owner Davide is 27.
Gemma, who is the daughter of former footballer Michael Owen, has since had a quieter time in the villa having coupled up with fishmonger Luca Bish. And while the dressage rider remains settled in her couple despite the recent Casa Amor split, she has turned to offering her fellow girls advice.
Paige Thorne appeared emotional after one of the new boys suggested that she was more into her love interest Jacques O'Neill then he was into her. Gemma was among the first to comfort the Welsh paramedic, despite being the rugby player's real-life ex.
As Paige fretted and questioned her couple, Gemma told her: "One person's opinion doesn't change what you feel or know. You know better than anyone. You've been living with him for the last few weeks."
As tears started to flow from a 'rattled' Paige, Gemma responded; "Don't you dare cry," to which Ekin-Su agreed. "Peace out, Paige is strong," the Turkish actress told her before Paige continued to question what she had been told. "Is there a truth in that?" Ekin-Su boldly questioned her new friend.
While Paige questioned whether she's looking 'like a mug' a passionate Gemma said: "You don't look like the mug. If he is that easily led, if you go away for a few days and he's not strong enough in his own mind to keep it in his pants then he can f**k off anyway."
And fans of the show were quick to praise Gemma for her support of Paige and backtracked on their earlier opinions of the teen. @bosslady892 commented: "Gemma is on point and let us remember she used to date the guy in outside world, so she knows exactly what Paige is dealing with."
@lynniekidzz wrote: "Gemma Gemma Gemma…. Not my favorite on the show but boy do I love her maturity sometimes." @danielle__robertson replied: "Gem has a good head on her shoulders. Only 19 and not only knows her worth but builds up her friends when they need it and delivers solid advice. She’s definitely grown on me."
@lilmrsade echoed: "Wasn't keen on Gemma initially but she's grown on me. She seems more mature than some of the rest. And carries herself well." @naomii_maurice said: "Gemma is currently my favourite islander wow this girl is pure mature!!!" @_jensmart added: "Can we just take a minute to appreciate Gemma sticking up for Paige when she's coupled up with her ex boyfriend and fully supporting her."
And with potential couple swaps ahead, Love Island viewers think they have discovered their new favourite couple - despite them not being an official couple yet.
@itstimeforloveisland said: "Chyna and jay are actually so cute tho." @selmacan_x commented: "Jay and Chyna for the win [applause emoji] new winners." @laurarroberts3 put out her argyement, writing: "I’ve given up on the OG couples. Jay & Chyna are my new favs. Jay surprisingly has been the most genuine. He’s been polite and respectful. Always up front - didn’t sneak around on moving to Paige. Out of the casa amor girls he didn’t go for the typical looking bimbo. Hope Jay & Chyna stay till the end. It would be nice to see an interracial couple win. Vote Jay-na y’all."
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