LOVE Island’s Gemma Owen and Luca Bish are much more loved-up than is being shown in the TV edit, claims axed contestant Ikenna Ekwonna.
While Gemma and Luca appear to be one of the most solid couples in the villa, in recent days there’s been bickering and question marks raised about their future together.
Things came to a head last night when Luca learned Gemma could be swayed by a new boy if the chemistry was right.
The Brighton boy has also been portrayed as much more into Gemma than she is him, with some viewers branding him “controlling”.
But Ikenna, who was dumped along with Amber Beckford days ago, believes all isn’t as it seems having caught up with the show.
In a fan Q&A on Instagram, he said: “I think the way they’re portrayed on the show is very different to how they are in real life.
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“They’re pretty much all over each other equally in real life, but on the show it’s different.”
He also said he is 100 percent confident the couple will stand the test of time.
Love Island fans have long suspected Luca is well aware of the fact Gemma has a famous dad – and claim that’s why he’s so into her.
Now they have seized on one former Islander’s remarks that they were all told on day two or three as proof.
Luca was originally paired with Paige Thorne but had a change of heart in the first week, becoming suddenly enamoured with Gemma.
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Now Ikenna has revealed that was around the same time the villa learnt her dad is millionaire football legend Michael Owen, 42.
When asked on Aftersun if it was common knowledge who Gemma’s dad was, he explained: “We didn’t really know until like the second or third day.
“I don’t think the girls knew, like the guys knew.”
One fan tweeted: “So it’s confirmed they all know about Gemma’s dad from the beginning they just haven’t aired it..knew it.
“Makes you question how and why Luca got so intense.”
Another posted: “They found out around the third day who Gemma’s dad was and that was when Luca started showing interest OHHHHHH.”
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A third wrote: “Luca knowing that Gemma is Michael Owens daughter makes so much sense.
“His obsession and interest in her happened AFTER the boys found out who her dad was on day 3.”
