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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Christopher Megrath & James Brinsford

Michael Owen makes admission over Gemma's privileged childhood

Michael Owen said it was difficult to teach his kids the 'reality of life' after living such a privileged life.

The former Liverpool star has spoken out on how difficult it was to raise his children whilst keeping them attached to reality after recent claims his daughter is spoiled. The 42-year-old was forced to defend his daughter, Gemma Owen, after comments surfaced she doesn't know what the "real world" is like following her appearance on Love Island.

Gemma, who is now coupled up with islander Luca Bish, received nonstop backlash as ITV2 was accused of making "the Gemma show" after the majority of footage shown revolved around her.

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