Age has become a major talking point among Love Island fans after the age gap between one of the couples became known. The age factor has got many fans wondering if an eight-year age gap is wrong.
The question became a talking factor on social media when @Bethh_e's now viral tweet questioned the eight-year age gap between Gemma Owen, 19, and Davide, 27. Beth's tweet which garnered over 200,000 likes, said: " Love Island should be 21+ tbh, what business does a 19-year-old have kissing a 27-year-old???"
The varied age range of this year's Love Islanders means age will no doubt be a talking point in future episodes. To make those of you born before 2000 feel extra old, there are some Love Island contestants who were born in the year when Christina Aguilera released chart-topper Genie In a Bottle - 1999.
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This is the viral tweet that has divided the nation about the ages of contestants on Love Island.
If you still feel like the 90s were in the past decade, you're in for a rude awakening. Some of this year's Love Island contestants were born in the decade of Britpop, where the Spice Girls were also on Top of the Pops. Here are all the Love Island contestants' ages along with their birth year.
Gemma Owen
Gemma is the youngest female Love Island contestant. She is an international dressage rider from Chester and has a famous father - former England footballer Michael Owen.
In a video shared on her Instagram page, Gemma explained what her job of dressage champion entails. Bursting into a fit of giggles, she said: "It's like dancing for horses."
Age: 19
Birth year: 2003
Gemma is aged 19 years and was born in 2003
Hit from that year: In Da Club by 50 Cent.
Liam Llewellyn
Liam is the youngest male Love Island contestant. He is from Newport, South Wales, and is studying for his Masters in strength and conditioning.
Speaking on his Instagram page, the self-confessed animal lover revealed the top three things on his Love Island bucket list. Liam said: "Number one - I would love a date that involves animals, I love animals.
"Number two - obviously to find love. Number three - find some good boys and have a laugh."
Age: 22
Birth year: 2000
Hit from that year: Breathe by Faith Hill
Indiyah Polack
Indiyah is a hotel waitress from London. Viewers can expect fireworks from Indiyah whose headstrong nature may ruffle a few feathers on the island.
Indiyah said: "My friends say I can be a bit stubborn sometimes. My melodramatic side may come out when I'm challenged."
Age: 23
Birth year: 1999
Hit from that year: No Scrubs by TLC
Ikenna Ekwonna
Ikenna works in pharmaceutical sales and hails from Nottingham in the Midlands. The fitness fanatic can be seen training with his personal trainer in a video shared on his Instagram.
Ikenna has been single for three years and admitted his love life had been "turbulent". Likening women to cars, Ikenna said: "Top tier women, you've got the Bentleys, the lambos [Lamborghinis]. You've got a Ford or Corsa? Gets you from A to B but not top tier for me."
Age: 23
Birth year: 1999
Hit from that year: Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Tasha Ghouri
Tasha is a dancer and model from Thirsk. She says men are intimidated by her and is keen to find true love on the island.
Tasha said: "This is an opportunity for me to find 'the one' and have a great summer at the same time. I'm definitely ready for a relationship."
Age: 23
Birth year: 1999
Hit from that year: Genie In a Bottle by Christina Aguilera
Luca Bish
Luca is a fishmonger from Brighton who enjoys making people laugh. Luca said: "I like having a bit of fun, I'm not someone who takes everything too seriously. "I want to have a good time there and make sure everyone else is - you don’t want anyone sulking about."
Sparks may fly if Luca interacts with another Love Island contestant who may be too serious for the fun-loving Luca.
Age: 23
Birth year: 1999
Hit from that year: I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys
Paige Thorne
Paige is a paramedic from Swansea, which she says is not the best city to have a relationship in. Paige said: "In Swansea there is just no-one I can find, I've tried and there's just nobody there anymore!"
She added: "I need to break out and broaden my horizons. Whoever I’m in a relationship with, I look after them really well, probably too much!"
Age: 24
Birth year: 1998
Hit from that year: My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
Amber Beckford
Amber is a nanny from London who digs guys with good personalities and hates show-offs. She said: "I don't like flashy, showy-offy guys - just have a personality and make me laugh. There was this one guy and he was trying to purposefully show off his car keys and we were literally in the middle of a restaurant."
Age: 24
Birth year: 1998
Hit from that year: Viva Forever by Spice Girls
Dami Hope
Dami is a senior microbiologist from Dublin. Like fellow Love Islander Paige Thorne, Dami is open to new experiences.
He said: "This year I was kind of being more open to new things and I think actually that's why I put myself out there to get some new experiences. Love Island is a different experience, I will be talking to different girls, it might not go well with some, might go well with others, so it’s a fun experience."
Age: 26
Birth year: 1996
Hit from that year: Killing Me Softly by Fugees
Davide Sanclimenti
Davide is a business owner who was born in Rome but lives in Manchester. Bigging up his Italian charm, Davide admits to being a big old softie and feels positive about finding his soulmate.
He said: "I think Love Island is going to be so much fun, I'm going to be the Italian stallion in the Villa! With my Italian charm, I can also be a very romantic guy."
Age: 27
Birth year: 1995
Hit from that year: Fantasy by Mariah Carey
Andrew Le Page
Andrew is a real estate agent from Guernsey but now lives in Dubai. Although he enjoys the dating scene, Andrew prefers being in a relationship.
He said: "I like going on dates but I definitely prefer being in a relationship. Dates are a lot of fun, I just chat rubbish, get to know them, they get to know me and have a bit of fun."
Age: 27
Birth year: 1995
Hit from that year: Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio
The eighth series of the hit dating show started on Monday (June, 6). Love Island 2022 will air weekday nights at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.
