Love Island’s Luca Bish breaks silence on split from Gemma Owen after being ‘blindsided’
LOVE Island’s Luca Bish has spoken for the first time since his painful split from Gemma Owen.
The pair, who were runners-up on the hit ITV2 dating show last summer, called time on their romance last week.
Luca, 23, has finally emerged after going quiet on social media since his split from 19-year-old Gemma.
Looking glum in a black hoodie, the fishmonger addressed his fans.
He said: “Glad this week is over. Thank you for all the kind messages.”
Luca’s Love Island pals flocked to offer their support, including Gemma’s ex Jacques O’Neill who said: “My brother always got you.”
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Dami Hope said: “Luca Bish has entered the chat let’s f***** ave itttt.”
Andrew Le Page said: “Get up to London soon brother.”
Luca broke his silence on his split from Gemma after The Sun revealed he had been ‘blindsided.’
Gemma stunned fans when she announced the couple’s split last night, just three months after they appeared on Love Island.
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It appears Luca was as shocked as anyone.
A source said: “Luca had no idea that Gemma was going to end things.
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“He feels really embarrassed about the whole thing. He was gushing about her at events this week – while she was planning to end it.
“He begged her to keep trying but she had made up her mind. He feels like he has put up with a lot – after being slammed on the show and mocked about Michael Owen, so he’s feeling pretty upset and angry right now.”