OVER the years Love Island’s Meet The Parents episodes have proved to be one of the most popular with viewers.
And fans of the ITV2 dating show will be happy to know that it’s just around the corner – and this year Gemma Owen‘s father Michael is set to make an appearance in the iconic villa.
Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham were surpised with a video call in one of the most memorable meet the parents moments[/caption]
From famous dads to engagement announcements, it never fails to disappoint viewers when the family surprise contestants in the villa – and fans can’t wait to see what happens this year.
Here are our top eight moments…
Danny Dyer video calls Dani and Jack (2019)
Danny and Jo Dyer said they approved of Jack[/caption]
Danni Dyer received a video call from her parents before she won Love Island in 2019, alongside Jack Fincham.
EastEnders star Danny Dyer gave Jack his seal of approval as he said: “He’s lovely… you know what, you’ve found a right proper geezer in there.”
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As Jack joined the call, he admitted to Danny he was “nervous to meet you,” but Danny reassured him that their connection was “a beautiful thing”.
However despite being the winning couple, the pair split and both have one child with other partners.
Belle’s actor dad Tamer Hassan (2019)
Belle Hassan’s dad was famous for his roles in films The Football Factory and The Business, as well as appearing in Game of Thrones.
Belle rushed to hug her dad when he entered the villa, while her mum joked: “Do I get a cuddle?”
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The blonde bombshell once said of her famous dad: “He is my link to the famous world.
“He is a very supportive dad, he is like my best friend and is always there for me.”
Anton’s mum passes down the razor (2019)
Anton’s mum passed down a razor for Belle[/caption]
Anton’s mum entered the villa with a razor as Anton famously admitted his mum shaved his bum.
She tells Belle: “I have a wee present for you” before handing over the razor.
And Belle joked: “I’ll need that!”
But the pair soon split as Belle was reportedly fed up with Anton’s partying ways.
Curtis’ dad criticises his dance moves (2019)
Curtis’ dad Adrian is an experienced Ballroom and Latin international choreographer and coach.
As he entered the villa, Adrian told Curtis: “I’ve seen some of your dance moves, not the ones I taught you though.”
His mum Debi Pritchard is a pilates instructor and his brother AJ was a professional dancer in Strictly Come Dancing.
The family championed Curtis’ connection with Maura saying: “You just gel because she’s got fire and character”, but the couple split a year later.
Greg’s mum gives a special gift to Amber (2019)
Greg’s mum gifted Amber a lucky shamrock[/caption]
Greg’s mum showed her approval for her son’s connection with Amber by gifting her a lucky Irish shamrock.
Amber was overjoyed and admitted: “I really wasn’t expecting it.”
Greg’s mum called Amber “so cute” and “honest looking.”
Greg and Amber went on to win Love Island in 2019 and shared the prize money, however they split shortly after.
Amber’s emotional reunion with her parents (2017)
Amber’s family flew in from Wales and she couldn’t help but break down into tears as she hugged her parents when they entered the villa.
Amber revealed in the beach hut: “I’m literally speechless and they were both just crying their eyes out and I was crying, it was just so emotional.”
Her parents informed Amber how the whole of Wales was rooting for her.
Amber won Love Island in 2017 alongside Kem Cetinay, but the pair later split. She went on to make her West End debut in the Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5.
An emotional Kady gets surprise visit from her mum and grandad (2016)
Kady broke down as she saw her mum and grandad[/caption]
Kady McDermott broke down after a surprise phone call from her mum and sobbed: “I miss you so much.”
Little did she know her mum and grandad were making their way to the villa.
Full of tears, Kady admitted not speaking to her mum everyday was very hard.
Her mum called Scott Thomas “a lovely boy” despite their arguments in the villa. The pair came third but sadly their relationship wasn’t to last.
Molly-Mae’s mum reveals she’s engaged (2019)
Molly-Mae Hague’s mum and sister surprised her in the villa and her mum joked of Tommy Fury “he’s too good for you”, to which Molly replied “just because you want him”.
But her mum had another surprise in store as she hinted to her daughter: “Something’s changed about me.”
And as Molly-Mae noticed the ring on her mum’s finger, she celebrated and yelled “finally!”
Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury were runners up in 2019 and are still together.
Olivia’s nan makes a move on Alex (2016)
Alex meets Olivia’s nan and mum[/caption]
Olivia Buckland burst into tears when her mum and nan surprised her in the villa.
Talking about Olivia’s connection with Alex Bowen, her mum said: “You can see how you’re on the same wavelength and you can just see the connection – you just know. We’ve been watching all of it and I just know.”
Alex won the family over with his charming manner and called her mum “an absolute sort” .
Olivia and Alex got married in 2018 and have their own television reality series Olivia & Alex: Happily Ever After?
