FORMER footballer Michael Owen was too stunned for words after watching daughter Gemma perform a 'sexy dance' on Love Island.

Gemma, 19, has been one of the stars of the hit ITV2 show to date.

Dad Michael, who played for Liverpool and England, has previously admitted that he had been wary about his daughter signing up to be in the villa.

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And last night's episode (Tuesday, June 28), will have done no favours for his concerns as female contestants - including Gemma - were tasked with performing a 'sexy dance' for their partners.

Gemma was one of the first girls up, and she danced for all the boys, focusing mostly on Luca Bish, who she has been coupled up with since week one.

That prompted a one-emoji Tweet from dad Michael who seemingly tuned in and watched on in horror.

That led to others offering some words of sympathy and advice to Owen on Twitter.

One user wrote: "Haha a dad's nightmare. To be fair you should feel very proud. She's a mature 19-year-old and can clearly hold her own."

Another said: "Think you deserve a holiday after watching this episode."

A third simply wrote: "Turn the TV off pal."

Even Domino's Pizza's official account got in on the action, writing: "Order a pizza and switch off for sure."

Aside from being a contestant on Love Island, Gemma is an international dressage rider and entrepreneur.

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PIC: Gemma Owen is a contestant on this year's Love Island.

Famous dad Michael was born in Chester, attended Hawarden High School, and was selected for the Deeside Area Primary School's Under-11 team aged eight.

He also owns Manor House Stables, set in 160 acres in Malpas. The stables were converted from a cattle barn by Michael and his wife Louise, before commencing business in 2007 as a training yard with 30 horses.