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Susan Knox

Love Island fans spot major clue islanders 'already know' Michael Owen is Gemma's dad

Love Island fans have been left convinced that the Islanders know exactly who Gemma Owen's famous father it.

Gemma, 19, has yet to reveal that her dad is actually football legend Michael Owen, but as week two gets underway in the villa, eagle-eyed ITV viewers have spotted clues which suggest the other contestants are aware of her father's celebrity status.

The gorgeous dressage rider appears to be less hush-hush about her dad's identity since her ex-boyfriend, Jacques O'Neill, arrived into the villa as a bombshell on Sunday night.

And now Love Island viewers believe she has let slip that her famous father is actually Michael Owen.

Jacques and Gemma previously dated for eight months before they split a year and a half ago, but rugby player Jacques has remained close with Gemma's family since their break-up.

Fans spot clue that Love Island stars already know that Michael Owen is Gemma’s dad (ITV)

When the pair reunited in the villa for the first time since their split, the first thing Jacques asked his ex-girlfriend was 'How's the family?'

Following Jaques' shock arrival into the villa, fans are now convinced that the handsome rugby player has spilled the beans on who Gemma's dad is.

"Just a thought, how has Jacques not spilled the beans on who Gemma’s dad is yet? #LoveIsland," one fan penned.

"So are we supposed to believe that none of the islanders know who Gemma’s dad is yet. As if," another echoed.

Gemma with her famous football dad, Michael (Michael Owen/Instagram)

"Jaques has defo told the rest of the lads that Michael Owen is her dad at this stage. He could never keep that a secret," someone else suggested.

"I’m sure Jacques will say in a convo “do you know who her dad is?” Them: “who” Jacques: “what? She ain’t told you yet”. Them: No, who is it” Here comes Luca “ Wait her surname is Owen, omggg its Michael Owen” #LoveIsland," someone else mocked.

Luca also appears to be suddenly attached to Gemma and has made a number of references to his love of football – leading fans to believe he secretly knows about Michael.

Gemma told Luca that he would 'get along' with her dad (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

On Sunday night, Gemma even told Luca that she feels as though he would get along well with her dad because he's 'sporty'.

"You're sporty and you're into football, you're into racing.. you'd have stuff in common with my dad," she said.

"I think he appreciates a guy who's into sport and all that kind of stuff. I hear you talking about football and racing and I'm like ooo."

To which Luca replied: "Yeah I enjoy playing football and I know what I'm talking about with football."

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