After an explosive last episode, in which contestant Liam Llewellyn decided to suddenly quit the show, things are about to get very interesting with the arrival of hunky rugby player, Jacques O'Neill.
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Who is Jacques O'Neill?
O'Neill, who has been playing professionally for the Castleford Tigers, will be making his entrance to the villa in the coming episode... But not everyone will be excited to see the sportsman arriving. This is because the blue-eyed hunk also happens to be current contestant Gemma Owen's ex boyfriend.
Announcing his official break from his rugby contract, a statement was released by the team that read:
Castleford Tigers can today confirm that the club has agreed to release Jacques O’Neill from his contract to allow him to pursue another opportunity.
'My dad was quite close with my first boyfriend'
After coupling up with Luca, Gemma Owen referenced an ex-boyfriend who happened to be very close with her footballer dad as she says they had a lot in common. It is not known if she was indeed referring to O'Neill or not but there is good to reason to believe so as he is an accomplished athlete much like her football legend father, Michael Owen.
The topic came up after Luca asked her who her father would get along with the most out of all the boys in the villa. She replied:
You. Because you're sporty and you're into football and into racing. I think my dad would have stuff in common with you.
Before adding:
He was quite close with my first boyfriend and I think he appreciates a guy who is into sports and all that kind of stuff. So I heard you like talking about football and racing and all that, so I'm like hmm.
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