The very first episode of Love Island 2022 is currently underway, with fans finally getting to know this year’s line-up of contestants.
This year, it’ll be the girls stepping foot in the villa first, however they won’t be choosing who they want to couple up with in the first twist of the season – the public will be voting instead.
Then just to spice things up, in comes the 2022 bombshell – with ITV giving fans a sneak-peek at which islander that will be earlier today.
He’ll be courted by paramedic Paige Thorne, hotel waitress Indiyah Polack, microbiologist Dami Hope and model Tasha Ghouri – however, maybe it’ll be the line-up’s youngest contestant Gemma Owen, dressage rider and daughter of footballer Michael Owen, who catches his eye.
Read on to find out everything you need to know about Love Island‘s Gemma Owen – and to keep up to date with all the latest news, check out RadioTimes.com’s live Love Island blog.
Gemma Owen – Key facts
Age: 19
From: Chester
Job: International dressage rider and business owner
Instagram: @gemowen_1
Why did Gemma Owen want to take part in Love Island?
Self-described as “fun, flirty and fiery”, Gemma explained that she had been seeing someone but it didn’t work out.
“I was seeing someone and then that didn’t work out so I thought, ‘Why not?’,” she explained of her reasons for joining Love Island.
She added: “I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer.”
What is Gemma Owen looking for in a partner?
Gemma hasn’t defined her type on paper just yet, but she has talked about her competitive nature.
“Sport has always been a big thing for me and my family. My dad [Michael Owen] was a professional football player. I’ve competed for Great Britain in dressage since I was 11-years-old. I’ve travelled all across Europe competing in big arenas in big competitions. I would say I’m very competitive,” she explained.
Which, of course, could mean things might get heated in the villa.
“I will always go for what I want,” she said. “But at the same time, I’m not going to mess up something for someone who is in a proper relationship or get in the way of a couple if they have a genuine connection. I wouldn’t do anything to another girl that I wouldn’t be happy with them doing to me.”
When does Love Island 2022 start?
Fans don’t have too long to wait before we’re introduced to the cast onscreen as they enter the new Love Island villa. The premiere will land on Monday 6th June and, according to narrator Iain Stirling, it could be the sexiest season so be sure to clear your calendar before then.
