‘What mirror is he looking in?!’ Love Island’s Luca is slammed by viewers as fishmonger claims he ISN’T ‘punching’ above his weight with Gemma during ‘triggering’ chat with the boys
Luca Bish shocked his fellow Love Islanders after claiming he isn’t punching above his weight in his coupling with Gemma Owen, during Monday night’s episode of the ITV2 show.
The fishmonger, 23, was slammed by viewers on Twitter when he made the surprise remark during a chat with the boys about Michael Owen’s daughter, 19, which soon prompted Paige to spread the gossip.
After joking that Mark Wright isn’t very good looking and is in over his head with Michelle Keegan, he admitted he believes he hasn’t been ‘punching’ with his partner on the show, which Adam agreed with.
What?! Luca Bish shocked his fellow Love Islanders after claiming he isn’t punching above his weight in his coupling with Gemma Owen, during Monday night’s episode of the ITV2 show
Overhearing his comments, a surprised Paige soon ran over to Gemma, who had been minding her own business in the pool, to tell her the news.
She blurted out: ‘He reckons he’s not punching with you and I was like, “Yes you are.”‘
The girls soon said, ‘What?’ with Gemma asking what the phrase meant. Danica then explained, ‘So he thinks he’s better. He’s punching… is he joking?’
Overhearing the exchange, Luca – who has been showering Gemma with affection throughout the series – walked over saying, ‘What are you on about?’ with Adam defending his pal, adding, ‘No, I don’t think he’s punching.’
Oops! The fishmonger, 23, was slammed by viewers on Twitter when he made the surprise remark during a chat with the boys about Michael Owen’s daughter, 19, which soon prompted Paige to spread the gossip
Fans of the show soon flooded Twitter with their shock at the ‘triggering’ statement, telling the Brighton-native to ‘behave himself’ while questioning what mirror he has been looking in.
They wrote: ‘Luca has probably just dropped to bottom with that comment.To actually say out loud that he isn’t punching, shows he cares more about himself than Gemma. #LoveIsland.’
‘Ain’t no way Luca has just said he ain’t punching with Gemma… what mirror is he looking in cus he definitely ain’t looking at himself #loveisland #LoveIslandUK #luca #gemmaowen.’
‘Luca trying to convince himself he isn’t punching with Gemma ! Behave yourself mate you totally are #LoveIsland.’
Unimpressed: Overhearing his comments, a surprised Paige soon ran over to Gemma, who had been minding her own business in the pool, to tell her the news
Drama: The girls soon said, ‘What?’ with Gemma asking what the phrase meant. Danica then explained, ‘So he thinks he’s better. He’s punching… is he joking?’
Oh dear: Overhearing the exchange, Luca – who has been showering Gemma with affection throughout the series – walked over saying, ‘What are you on about?’ with Adam defending his pal, adding, ‘No, I don’t think he’s punching’
‘Luca is so weird. He thinks he isn’t more into Gemma than she is him and now he thinks he isn’t punching. Delusional af #LoveIsland.’
‘Luca goes from one extreme to another acts like gemma is a goddess and his lucky to be in her presence…. Then nah I ain’t punching #loveisland #luca #gemma #strangeperson.’
‘Luca thinking he isn’t punching with Gemma is triggering. I have never dated a man who hasn’t been punching but they always try and make out I’m the one punching.’
‘Luca honestly trying to convince people he isn’t punching with Gemma #LoveIsland.’
Baffled: Fans of the show soon flooded Twitter with their shock at the ‘triggering’ statement, telling the Brighton-native to ‘behave himself’ while questioning what mirror he has been looking in
Elsewhere, after becoming exclusive during Sunday night’s, Davide and Ekin-Su are still riding the high, with Davide even saying they’re ‘basically boyfriend and girlfriend’.
Later in the installment, the islanders took part in the annual talent show, with some performances going down like a led balloon.
Danica sent temperatures soaring as she put on a tantalizing display with a sensual dance to Christina Aguilera’s Let There Be Love.
Adam dressed up in a black top hat and a matching waistcoat as he attempted to wow his fellow Islanders with a card trick, having called Paige up to be his right-hand-woman.
Cute: Elsewhere, after becoming exclusive during Sunday night’s, Davide and Ekin-Su are still riding the high, with Davide even saying they’re ‘basically boyfriend and girlfriend’
Tasha performed Cups by Anna Kendrick, before messing up the routine but continuing regardless and Dami read from his phone as he rapped along to a beat – later deciding to freestyle about his co-stars.
Jamie showcased his football skills along a cone-route before scoring a goal, which Danica had attempted to catch.
Gemma and Paige sang along to My Humps by The Black Eyed Peas in pink jeans and black tops, with Adam admitting it ‘got him going’.
Ekin-Su branded herself a ‘drama queen’ as she made a heartfelt speech as a beauty pageant winner, where she joked that Danica had been ‘through six guys’ and lauded Gemma with praise.
Hot stuff: Danica sent temperatures soaring as she put on a tantalizing display with a sensual dance to Christina Aguilera’s Let There Be Love
What a pair! Gemma and Paige sang along to My Humps by The Black Eyed Peas in pink jeans and black tops, with Adam admitting it ‘got him going’
Real deal: Ekin-Su branded herself a ‘drama queen’ as she made a heartfelt speech as a beauty pageant winner, where she joked that Danica had been ‘through six guys’ and lauded Gemma with praise
She also said she could ‘see herself’ in Tasha and that everyone can look up to her, before thanking Indiya for ‘letting me see what was special with Davide’.
Andrew showed off his skills as an estate agent as he gave a tour around a model of the Love Island villa before Indiya awkwardly played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the flute out-of-tune.
Davide turned into a TV chef as the Italian Stallion put his kitchen skills on show and Luca Bish sang Breaking Free from High School Musical badly.
Oh no! Tasha performed Cups by Anna Kendrick, before messing up the routine but continuing regardless
Ouch: Luca Bish sang Breaking Free from High School Musical badly
Yum! Davide turned into a TV chef as the Italian Stallion put his kitchen skills on show
LOVE ISLAND 2022: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Paige Thorne
Name: Paige Thorne
Age: 24
Location: Swansea
Occupation: Paramedic
Who is their type on paper? ‘In Swansea there is just no-one I can find.
‘I haven’t got to swipe. So, hopefully they can just come to me now!
‘I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys. Then I was like, ‘Ok, I’m bored now’
Indiyah Polack
Name: Indiyah Polack
Age: 23
Location: London
Occupation: Hotel waitress
Who is their type on paper? ‘It’s quite hard to date without being influenced by social media and stuff like that.
‘Love Island is a great place to get to know someone one-on-one.
‘I don’t think I have ever been out with two guys who are quite the same.’
Tasha Ghouri
Name: Tasha Ghouri
Age: 23
Location: Thirsk
Occupation: Model and dancer
Who is their type on paper? ‘My dating life has been a shambles.
‘This is an opportunity for me to find ‘the one’ and have a great summer at the same time.
‘I’m definitely ready for a relationship. I’m 23 now so I’m ready to get to know someone and travel with them.’
Gemma Owen
Name: Gemma Owen
Age: 19
Location: Chester
Occupation: International Dressage Rider and Business Owner
Who is their type on paper? ‘I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer.
‘I would say I’m fun, flirty and fiery. I think I’m good at giving advice, I’m a good person to talk to, I’m very honest.
‘If I want the same guy, I’d do it but in a nice respectful way.
Andrew Le Page
Name: Andrew Le Page
Age: 27
Location: Guernsey
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Who is their type on paper? ‘When I’m with someone I’m very loyal.
‘I’m a good boyfriend as when I’m with someone I’m all for them.
‘I’m actually single for once, so I thought why not? This is the best time to give it a go.’
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Name: Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Age: 27
Location: Essex
Occupation: Actress
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’m quite picky and I’m not just looking for looks, I’m looking for brains!
‘I’m looking for someone with intelligence, someone who can have good chats. Nothing like cockiness!’
Deji Adeniyi
Name: Deji Adeniyi
Age: 25
Location: Bedford
Occupation: Accounts Manager
Why Love Island and why now? ‘The reason why is that my sex life is amazing but my love life is awful. I am the master of failed talking stages. My love life isn’t going the right way so one night I decided to apply for Love Island and now I’m here!’
Nathalia Campos
Name: Nathalia Campos
Age: 23
Location: Brazil (lives in London)
Occupation: Operations manager and social media influencer
What can you bring to the villa? ‘I am going to bring the South American spice into the Villa, I can’t wait to get my flirting game on, the girls better watch out ‘
Dami Hope
Name: Dami Hope
Age: 26
Location: Dublin
Occupation: Senior Microbiologist
Who is their type on paper? ‘I will be talking to different girls, it might not go well with some.
‘When I’m actually in a relationship, I think it’s a star sign thing.
‘I’m an Aries but I’m very passionate – I always used to put that person first. I’m really good at being in a team’.
Davide Sanclimenti
Name: Davide Sanclimenti
Age: 27
Location: Rome (lives in Manchester)
Occupation: Business owner
Who is their type on paper? ‘A lot of English girls actually love me.
‘They love to be around me and I love to be around them. I want to find my soulmate.
‘Find my person so I can actually build something in the future, grow with them, be a family. ‘
Luca Bish
Name: Luca Bish
Age: 23
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Fishmonger
Who is their type on paper? ‘I prefer to meet girls out and about. I think when you go looking for it, it’s not as easy though, it’s like you’re too desperate for it.
‘If I think you’re the one or I like you, I’ll take you out on a date but other than that, if we talk and I don’t like where it’s going – then I won’t be throwing out dates.’
Danica Taylor
Name: Danica Taylor
Age: 21
Location: Leicester
Occupation: Dancer
Who is their type on paper? ‘I am the type of girlfriend that I want to do so much with you – deep conversations, silly activities.
‘If you say let’s go canoeing all day even though I am quite a glam girl, I am down for it.’
Lacey Edwards
Name: Lacey Edwards
Age: 25
Location: Swindon
Occupation: Dancer
What can you bring to the villa? ‘I am a sexy, single, show girl ready to turn some heads.
‘I’ve grown up at auditions with a thousand girls competing for five places and if you don’t want it and you’re not competitive, there’s no point showing up.’
Reece Ford
Name: Reece Ford
Age: 23
Location: Coventry
Occupation: Model
What can you bring to the villa? ‘I feel like I am quite confident so I wouldn’t care about stepping on anyone’s toes that doesn’t really bother me.
‘I am going in there to find love so that’s all a part of it really.’
Jamie Allen
Name: Jamie Allen
Age: 27
Location: Preston
Occupation: Footballer
What can you bring to the villa? ‘I shoot, I usually score, if I want something, I’ll go and get it.
‘I play football every single day and in terms of stepping on people’s toes we are all in there for the same reason so I wouldn’t have a problem upsetting a few people.’
Adam Collard
Name: Adam Collard
Age: 26
Location: Newcastle
Occupation: Personal trainer
Why Love Island and why now? ‘I’m going to ruffle a few feathers when I go in.’
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