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Abigail Nicholson

Love Island's Gemma Owen taken aback as ex enters villa

Love Island's Gemma Owen was taken aback as she announced her ex-boyfriend is in the villa.

At the end of Friday night's episode Gemma was heard saying "Oh my god, that's my ex-boyfriend" as the show teased Sunday's new episode. It came after the Islanders recoupled and Luca Bish coupled up with the football star's daughter.

At the end of the episode host Iain Stirling was heard saying "On Sunday night, say hello to the new boy", before Gemma informed the girls it was her ex boyfriend. Another islander is heard saying "s**t" as Tasha looked shocked.

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Jacques O'Neill, 23, is an English professional rugby league player. It's unclear how long the couple dated for and when.

After the teaser aired, fans flooded to Twitter to share their thoughts on the explosive new arrival set to join the show on Sunday night (June 12).

One user moaned: "This year's L ove Island should be called the f**king Gemma show at this rate #LoveIsland." Another complained: "And now putting her ex in the mix. Why are they so desperate for it to be the Gemma show plz #LoveIsland."

Many fans shared their concerns for Gemma after getting a glimpse at the bombshell in the teaser trailer after they noticed he looked a little older than her.

One user noted: "If that is Gemma's ex that's concerning because he looked grown... #LoveIsland."

Another said: "Sorry please tell me Gemma's ex is the same age as her if her last relationship was 16.17 #LoveIsland."

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