Love Island’s Gemma Owen “still has feelings” for her ex-boyfriend Jacques O’Neil says body language expert Darren Stanton who is working on behalf of Slingo.
On Tuesday’s episode fans of the ITV dating show tuned in as things turned tense for Michael Owen’s eldest daughter and Luca Bish – who are currently coupled up together.
The twosome were being playful in the outdoor kitchen when Gemma made a red faced slip of the tongue.
When standing next to Gemma’s hunky rugby player ex, the 19-year-old horse lover accidentally called Luca, “Jacques”.
Luca stormed off to collect his thoughts on the matter and grumbled to some of the other lads in the villa about the situation.
During this time, Jacques was on-hand to offer his former girlfriend some friendly advise as the pair gathered for a private chat.
When Gemma surfaced with the Castle Tigers hooker wanting to apologise, things reached boiling point but tempers were cooled as the pair later decided to move forward.
The heated-stint ha since raised harsh questioning over whether Gemma’s feelings for Luca are true or not and body language expert Darren Stanton is convinced either.
Speaking exclusively to Daily Star on behalf of Slingo, he told us: “Gemma is still not really showing any signs that she is totally into Luca and we know this because there is no visible reciprocal liking present on both sides – for instance, when Luca makes a gesture to try and touch Gemma or hold her eye contact, it’s not reciprocated by her. This suggests a lack of rapport in their relationship.”
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Commenting on Gemma’s feelings for her ex, Jacques, Darren revealed: “Gemma, however, still appears to have some feelings for Jacques and it’s noticeable how they have a much deeper level of rapport and stronger connection than she does with Luca.
“This isn’t surprising, given the fact that they are exes and have known each other for much longer. The quality of their communication is deeper and there are visible existing bonds between them, which were noticeable when the pair were discussing family.”
Darren explained that the former Liverpool football star’s eldest daughter had appeared to be a lot more relaxed when in the company of Jacques, this when compared to her time spent with her current beau Luca.
He continued: “Gemma not only seems more comfortable around Jacques but was also seen being more playful with him.
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“She holds her body in a more relaxed manner compared to when she is around Luca, and she was seen teasing Jacques about still being interested in her on social media – a tell-tale sign that there is still some level of attraction there.”
The expert told Daily Star that Gemma’s relationship with Luca could be one-sided at the moment because her thoughts could be “elsewhere”.
He went on: “She doesn’t appear to have the same quality of communication with Luca, with that relationship appearing to be more one-sided.
While she and Luca appear to be getting on better, Gemma’s emotions do not appear to be consistent when she is around him.
“Eye contact is a big giveaway when it comes to gauging how a couple feel about each other. Prolonged eye contact is usually reserved for a romantic relationship and while Luca often displays this, Gemma rarely returns it and is quick to look away.
“She is often seen shutting him down and shrugging off his attempts to get closer to her, with Gemma subconsciously calling Luca by her ex’s name, suggesting her mind is elsewhere.”
Love Island airs on ITV2 and ITV Hub at 9pm
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