Love Island’s Gemma Owen ‘grows close to polo player with royal connection eight months after split from her reality TV ex Luca Bish’

Gemma Owen has reportedly ‘grown close’ to a polo player who has connections to Prince William.

The former Love Island contestant, 20, split from her co-star boyfriend Luca Bish, 24, in November last year, three months after they finished runners-up on the show.

International dressage rider Gemma has now been linked to sportsman Tommy Severn who is from a famous polo playing family.

Tommy played the sport against Prince William in 2016 at Cheltenham College.

A source told The Sun: ‘Gemma went to Ibiza to watch Tommy play polo in Ibiza this week.

Moving on? International dressage rider Gemma has now been linked to sportsman Tommy Severn who played the sport against Prince William in 2016 at Cheltenham College (Tommy, left, and Prince William, right, pictured in 2016)

‘They shared a photo from the same polo club and they’re both passionate about horses.’

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Gemma for comment.

Gemma and her ex Luca split last year after they missed out on being crowned winners of their series of Love Island.

Social media influencer Gemma confirmed their split at the time with a statement on her Instagram stories, saying it ‘wasn’t an easy decision’ to go their separate ways.

A source close to the couple told MailOnline at the time: ‘Gemma and Luca have decided to part ways.

‘Their relationship hasn’t worked for the last few weeks, and they have come to the conclusion that it’s better for them both to end things now.

‘They hope to remain friends and will continue to support each other in everything they do going forward.

‘Love Island was a special time in their lives but sadly their romance hasn’t felt the same outside of the villa.’

End of the road: Gemma and her ex Luca Bish split last year after they missed out on being crowned winners of their series of Love Island (pictured for the show in August last year)

Confirming the split on her Instagram, Gemma wrote: ‘To all my followers, I wanted to let you know that Luca and I are no longer in a relationship. It wasn’t an easy decision but ultimately this is what is best for both of us right now.

‘Many of you have been on this journey with us from the very beginning and I want to thank you for your continued support as we start new chapters. Love always, Gem x.’

Luca also shared his own statement confirming the split, writing: ‘I would have liked some time to process this privately but as you all already now know sadly Gemma and I made the mutual decision earlier today to go our separate ways.

‘We have been on such a journey together and have made some amazing memories which I will treasure. I can’t thank everyone enough for all their support for us as a couple during and after Love Island.

‘We will remain good friends and I wish nothing but the best for her.’

It comes after Gemma looked nothing short of sensational in a sequin gold co-ord as she posed for her latest summer PrettyLittleThing collection earlier this month.

The reality star commanded attention as she flashed her jaw-dropping figure in a dazzling crop top and matching maxi skirt.

She styled her long brunette tresses in neat waves as they cascaded down past her bust as she posed up a storm for photos.

Dazzling: It comes after Gemma looked nothing short of sensational in a sequin gold co-ord as she posed for her latest summer PrettyLittleThing collection earlier this month

Gemma turned up the heat as she changed into a stylish green strapless crop top which she teamed with a coordinated tassel hemmed skirt. 

She flashed her toned legs through a daring thigh high split in the skirt and elevated her frame in a pair of lace up beige heels.

The PLT ambassador looked effortlessly stylish as she slipped into a black bralette which she teamed with a pair of crisp white wide legged trousers.

She accessorised the ensemble with two chunky gold bracelets and layered several necklaces.

Dressed to impress: The reality star commanded attention as she flashed her jaw dropping figure in a green crop top and matching tasselled hemmed skirt