Love Island announced today that Gemma Owen, daughter of professional football player Michael Owen, would be entering the Villa alongside 10 other Love Island 2022 contestants.
While the rest of this year’s lineup is aged between 23 and 28, Gemma is a few years younger than her fellow Islanders at just 19 years old.
"I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer,” she told Love Island when asked why she wanted to enter the Villa. “I was seeing someone and then that didn’t work out so I thought, ‘Why not?’”
With Gemma being one of the youngest ever Islanders to go on the TV show, here’s a look back at some of the other young contestants who have appeared on our screens in the past. Plus, stay in the loop with all the latest Love Island news and memes in our brand new Facebook group.
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Gemma Owen says "I always go for what I want" ahead of entering the Villa next week. Photo: ITV
. Emma Jane Woodham
Emma appeared in the second season of Love Island back in 2016, when she was 19 years old. She split up with her Love Island partner, Terry, eight months after they left the Villa. Photo: Instagram
. Bethany Rogers
A Love Island OG, Bethany was in the very first season of the show but didn't couple up with anyone during her time in the Villa. Photo: ITV
5. Ellie Brown
Another 20-year-old Islander, Ellie was one of the many women Dr Alex had his eye on back in 2018. She has since appeared on Ex On The Beach with her Love Island partner, Charlie Brake. Photo: Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images
6. Tyne-Lexy Clarson
Now a Sky Sports presenter, Tyne-Lexy was 20 when she first entered the villa back in 2017. Photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images
7. Jess and Eve Gale
Twins Jess and Eve were also 20 when they entered the villa together in season six. Photo: Joe Maher
8. Amber Davies
Amber is not only a young contestant, but a young winner, having won the show alongside Kem at 20 years old. Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images