Love Island's Luca talks plans to move in with Gemma
He's got big plans to make her his girlfriend!
After finishing as runners-up behind Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti on the 2022 series of Love Island, Gemma Owen and Luca Bish are now heading back to the UK to resume life in the real world.
Despite not going official in the villa due to Gemma wanting Luca to meet her family first, it sounds like the pair have big plans for their future.
Speaking to Love Island bosses following Monday night's final, Luca confessed he has a plan in place to ask Gemma to be his girlfriend, saying: "There is a plan and it will hopefully happen in the next month and I’m sure you’ll see it unfold. It’ll be something to do with a swimming pool."
Gemma later responded: "He knows me well enough now to not do anything too cringe! So, I trust him and I’ll let him get on with it. I’m sure I’ll love it, whatever it is."
And despite admitting it won't happen immediately, Luca has also revealed plans to move closer to Gemma, before eventually moving in with her.
He said: "There is no middle ground - it’s Chester or nothing! I’m happy to go wherever she wants me to go. I haven’t got too many commitments back home so it’s easier for me to move. Whatever makes us happy and whatever is right we’ll do. Hopefully if I move near her, in time we’ll get a place together.
"Just to be near her family I’ll love. Hearing stories about her barbecues and stuff like that, I’m quite excited and I feel like I’ll fit right in."
Although Luca has briefly already met Gemma'a mum in the villa, with Gemma also meeting Luca's mum and dad, it sounds like the pair are very excited to get to know them further and meet the rest of the family.
Gemma said: "I’m not really nervous to meet Luca’s family. I think they all seem absolutely lovely and I’m not nervous for Luca to meet mine because I think they’ll get on and he’ll fit straight in. His personality, his banter and what he loves, I think he’ll get on with everyone."
Luca then added: "My family will love her! They’ve already said they love you. My sister, mum and nan, that’s the one I look for as my dad is easy-going. They’ve all given their approval. We got a call last night after the final and speaking to your Gemma’s family, I got a few moments with them and I am buzzing to meet them in person."
Check out all of the Islanders with famous relatives:
Tommy Fury
Tommy appeared on the 2019 series of Love Island, finishing in second place alongside Molly-Mae Hague.
Who is Tommy Fury's brother?
Tommy is the younger brother of two-time world heavyweight champion boxer Tyson Fury!
Scott Thomas
Scott appeared on the second series of Love Island in 2017.
Who is Scott Thomas' brothers?
Scott has not one, but two famous brothers! Ryan Thomas appeared on Coronation Street as the infamous Jason Grimshaw, whilst Adam Thomas is best know for his roles in Emmerdale and Waterloo Road!
Dani Dyer
Dani entered the Love Island villa during series four in 2018, going on to win the show alongside Jack Fincham.
Who is Dani Dyer's dad?
Dani is the daughter of English actor Danny Dyer, who has appeared in shows such as EastEnders, The Football Factory, and presented BBC show The Wall.
Gemma Owen
19-year-old Gemma is a current Islander on the 2022 series of Love Island.
Who is Gemma Owen's dad?
Although it took her a number of weeks to mention it to her fellow Islanders, Gemma is the daughter of former England footballer Michael Owen.
Curtis Pritchard
Dancer Curtis was a popular Islander back in 2019, making it all the way to the final with Maura Higgins.
Who is Curtis Pritchard's brother?
Curtis is the brother of former Strictly Come Dancing professional AJ Pritchard! The pair are the best of friends and even appeared on Hollyoaks together in 2021.
Sophie Piper
Sophie Piper was an original Islander on the sixth series in 2021. She also entered Love Island: All Stars in January 2024 as a bombshell.
Who is Sophie Piper's sister?
Sophie is the younger sister of The Saturdays singer and TV presenter Rochelle Humes.
Jack Keating
Dublin lad Jack entered the Love Island villa during Casa Amor week in 2022.
Who is Jack Keating's dad?
It didn't take long for Jack to reveal his dad is Boyzone singer Ronan Keating, with Ronan even sharing a good luck message for his son.
Belle Hassan
Make-up artist Belle entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell during Casa Amor week in 2019.
Who is Belle Hassan's dad?
Belle's dad is actor Tamer Hassan, best known for his starring roles the films Football Factory and The Business.
Antigoni Buxton
Antigoni entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell during the 2022 series.
Who is Antigoni Buxton's mum?
During her stint in the villa, it was revealed Antigoni is the daughter of TV presenter and restaurateur Tonia Buxton. She also have a very ripped dad, who is a her gym training partner.
Luke Trotman
Luke took part in Winter Love Island in 2020, where he made the final alongside Siânnise Fudge.
Who is Luke Trotman's mum?
Luke is the son of singer Beverley Trotman. Bev appeared on the fourth season of The X Factor in 2007, finishing in sixth place.
Claudia Fogarty
Claudia entered the Winter Love Island villa as a bombshell during series 9 in 2023.
Who is Claudia Fogarty's dad?
Claudia is the daughter of former motorcycle racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty MBE, who also won the 14th series of I'm A Celeb in 2014.
Claudia's sister Danielle Fogarty is also in the public eye.
Zachariah Noble
Basketball player Zachariah Noble entered the 2023 Summer Love Island villa as a bombshell on Day One.
Who is Zachariah Noble's sister?
It turns out Zachariah is the younger brother of radio and TV personality Snoochie Shy, who appeared on I'm A Celeb in 2021.
Who is Amber Wise's dad?
Casa Amor bombshell Amber Wise is the daughter of former Premier League footballer Dennis Wise!
Despite fishmonger Luca being slammed by viewers for his 'controlling' and 'obsessive' behaviour towards Gemma in the villa, the pair made it all the way to the final, finishing in second place on Monday 1st August.
Although a number of viewers believed they would pip Ekin-Su and Davide to the crown, bosses released the final voting figures showing the Turkish Delight and Italian Stallion won by a massive 63.69% of the vote.
Speaking about finishing second, Gemma said: "It feels absolutely amazing. I don’t think any of us expected it. I feel like it could have been anyone out of the four couples. Really strong connections - I love all of them! Whatever the situation was last night, I think we all just would have been happy for each other - a really good group of people."
The Love Island reunion show will air on ITV2 on Sunday 7th August.
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