Love Island will get a new bombshell arrival on Sunday - and it's Gemma Owen's ex.
Rugby star Jacques O’Neill is set to enter the villa in the next episode, as Paige and Afia were left single after tonight's recoupling. But Gemma is set for a shock as it's her ex who will be on the show.
It has been confirmed on social media that the identity of the new bombshell is rugby player Jacques, who once dated Gemma Owen, and she seemed shocked when she saw him walk into the villa in a preview clip as she hid on the balcony with the other girls.
"It’s official!!! Jacques has hung his boots up for love and is entertaining the @loveisland villa. #Love #LoveIsland," Jacques family shared on social media as they confirmed it would be him making a bombshell entrance.
Liam decided to quit the villa during tonight's show, meaning two girls had been left vulnerable and risked being axed from the villa. However, because of his decision, the two girls had another chance of love as Jacques prepared to enter the show.
The 23-year-old sportsman plays for Castleford Tigers, having been there since he was a teenager and his club today confirmed he was allowed to take a break from the team in order to go on the show.
"Castleford Tigers can today confirm that the club has agreed to release Jacques O’Neill from his contract to allow him to pursue another opportunity," a statement released by the team read.
Just tonight, Gemma recoupled up with Luca Bish - whilst Davide, who Gemma was previously partnered with, decided to go for Ekin-Su, who he had been growing close to. Gemma had expressed an interest in Davide, but as soon as the bombshell walked in, the Italian Islander seemed keen to get to know the actress, who hails from Essex.
Luca and Gemma had a chat during last night's show, where she discussed her famous dad Michael - but failed to namedrop him.
When Luca asked who out of all the boys she felt her dad would get along best with, she said: "You. Because you're sporty and you're into football and into racing. I think my dad would have stuff in common with you.
"He was quite close with my first boyfriend and I think he appreciates a guy who is into sports and all that kind of stuff. So I heard you like talking about football and racing and all that, so I'm like hmm."
