Gemma Owen’s dating history – including new Love Island villa co-star

Gemma Owen has found herself at the centre of the drama in the Love Island villa so far, especially after the recent arrival of one of her ex-boyfriends, Jacques O’Neill.

The 19 year old, who is former professional footballer Michael Owen’s eldest daughter, was left shocked when Jacques, 23, entered the famous villa as a bombshell, and exclaimed: “Oh my god, that’s my ex-boyfriend,” as she saw his face.

Gemma’s time on the show has been busy so far, with the brunette beauty starting her journey with Liam Llewellyn before going to couple up with Davide Sanclimenti, and most recently forming a couple with Luca Bish.

Here we take a look into Gemma’s dating history before her Love Island stint…

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Jacques O’ Neill

Gemma’s most recent relationship was with rugby player Jacques O’Neill, with the couple enjoying an eight-month romance before calling it quits.

When the 23 year old, who plays for Castleford Tigers, entered the Love Island villa, Gemma revealed they’d dated for eight months before ending it a “year and a half ago”.

Jacques has hinted that his rugby career was to blame for the split, saying: “I split up with my ex and then I was seeing someone else. I was concentrating so much on my rugby and then I had that injury.”

He added: “I think it needs to be the right person, at the right time.”

During her first few days in the villa Gemma also told how her ex-boyfriend got on really well with her family while they were together, and that he was “close” with her famous dad Michael, but didn’t name Jacques.

Jacques and Gemma appear to still be on friendly terms, with the f