Michael Owen teased over daughter’s Love Island debut during England v Germany broadcast
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael Owen had a short response when quizzed about his daughter Gemma appearing on Love Island during Channel 4’s Nations League coverage of England vs Germany. Before the match, Channel 4 presenter Jules Breach introduced the punditry team, referring to Owen as “the father of Love Island’s Gemma Owen”. Breach went on to quiz Owen about his feelings towards his daughter’s reality show appearance, which he responded to by joking: “I came all the way to Germany to try and avoid all that back home, but it has been brought up straight away.” The former England striker then shut down any further discussion on the subject, saying: “But I am feeling alright. Can’t take the pain any longer.” Michael Owen and daughter Gemma The tweet was reshared by a fan on Monday night, who quipped: “Michael Owen at 9pm every night for the next 8 weeks,” referring to the duration of Love Island.