At the end of Friday night's Love Island Gemma Owen was heard saying "Oh my god, that's my ex-boyfriend".
The show teased that Sunday's new episode could expect another hot bombshell - Jacques O'Neill. He is a 23-year-old English professional rugby league player and also the ex of Michael Owen's 19-year-old daughter.
It's unclear how long the couple dated for and when. But, with his classic good looks and chiselled bod, the Castleford Tigers star is sure to set pulses racing.
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While not officially confirmed by Love Island producers, a post shared on his Instagram profile read: "It’s official!!! Jacques has hung his boots up for love and is entering the @loveisland villa. #Love #LoveIsland." We take a look at everything we know about Jacques ahead of him gearing up to enter the show tomorrow night.
Jacques' relationship with Gemma Owen
Jacques and Gemma reportedly dated in the last 12 months and were together for a year. The 19-year-old's father Michael Owen is said to have met the rugby player and built up a good relationship with him. Gemma referenced her dad making an effort with her beau in a previous episode of Love Island, as she was getting to know Luca better.
Jacques O'Neill's sporting career
Jacques currently plays for Castleford Tigers in the Betfred Super League. Confirming their player had been released from his duties to star in the show, the club said: “Castleford Tigers can confirm that the club has agreed to release Jacques O’Neill from his contract to allow him to pursue another opportunity.
“Known for a fearless attitude on the field by Castleford supporters, the Cumbrian-born 23-year-old is a proud product of the Tigers’ youth system having come through both our scholarship and academy programmes before making his Super League debut. Castleford Tigers would like to wish Jacques well with his new opportunity and thank him for his efforts as a Tiger so far."
Jacques made his professional debut at the age of 20 and last year was selected for the England Knights Performance squad, aimed at developing talented players. Earlier in his career, Jacques played junior rugby league for Askam. He’s also played for the Leigh Centurions and Halifax in the Betfred Championship on loan and dual registration.
Love Island airs at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub
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