Michael Owen

The fishmonger flew to Portugal last week with to meet the former footballer, who owns a plush holiday home in the country.

He captioned the shot: 'Family -1' in reference to Gemma being absent from the snap. We have loved running her account and being part of her @loveisland journey. 'She has shown the nation how mature, honest and classy she truly is. Luca and Michael's meeting has been weeks in the making. So excited to continue watching your journey from the outside. The flared shape is super flattering and they're perfect for throwing on over a bikini for dinner.

Love Island runner up Luca Bish and his belle Gemma Owen were seen cuddling up after the pair sat down for a meal with football star Michael Owen in ...

Despite not entering the villa, Michael had a message for his daughter as Louise told Gemma of her dad: "Honestly he is really proud of you, really proud." Gemma was reunited with her beloved mum Louise and a friend as they visited the villa and met Luca for the first time. It’s only right that I wearr @ogbeachwear @gemowen_1".

Luca Bish has finally earned Michael Owen's approval as he sat down for a meal with his girlfriend Gemma's famous dad during their first meeting in sunny ...

They aren’t the only fashion brand said to be courting the star either, as Gemma was hotly tipped to have signed a deal with brand Boohoo last week for an estimated six figure sum. Dressed in a pair of white shorts and a relaxed polo shirt, Luca seemed to be in high spirits as he cuddled up to Gemma, who herself embraced a far more fashion forward outfit that consisted of a white swimsuit and sheer lace trousers. The meeting appears to have gone well, as later that evening, a beaming Luca could be seen grinning as he wrapped an arm around Gemma, 19, while she caught up with friends.

The Love Island star rubbed shoulders with Matt Smith the at London premiere for game of Thrones prequel House of The Dragon.

Love Island is available to stream on ITV Hub while House of The Dragon launches on August 22 in the UK and will be available to stream on NOW and Sky Atlantic. While he was rubbing shoulders with A-listers, Gemma was at home sharing bikini snaps and updating fans on her ‘exciting’ plans following her big family holiday with dad Michael Owen in Portugal where Luca finally got to meet the football legend. Love Island Luca Bish walked his first red carpet at the House of The Dragon premiere in London on Monday night, but Gemma Owen was busy updating her fans on upcoming plans.