Gemma Owen’s exes Luca Bish and Jacque O’Neill reunite to enjoy a boys’ night out in Manchester
Both had a brief relationship with Gemma Owen.
And it looks like Luca Bish and Jacques O’Neill had a lot to bond over when they stepped out on a night out in Manchester on New Year’s Eve.
The Love Island stars, both 23, showed off their casual figures when they visited Nuage at Menagerie Bar and Restaurant.
Guys night out: It looks like Luca Bish and Jacques O’Neill had a lot to bond over when they went out on a night out in Manchester on New Year’s Eve.
Luca was wearing a black satin bomber jacket, over a black T-shirt and matching pants.
Meanwhile, Jacques wore a pale blue T-shirt with a pair of ripped gray jeans and a chunky silver chain necklace.
Jacques dated Michael Owen’s 19-year-old daughter for eight months before going to Love Island.
Laid back: Luca rocked a black satin bomber jacket, over a black t-shirt and matching pants
On the show, Gemma teamed up with Luca from the start and they lasted all the way to the final, where they placed runners-up behind Ekin-Su and Davide.
The dressage rider and fishmonger parted ways on several occasions before finally deciding to go their separate ways in November after they failed to patch things up on a make-or-break holiday.
Last month, Gemma revealed that it has been a “challenge” to deal with “people’s opinions” amid her split from Luca.
Looking good: Meanwhile, Jacques wore a pale blue T-shirt with a pair of ripped gray jeans and a chunky silver chain necklace
speaking to Goss.es At the PrettyLittleThing Christmas party in Dublin, Gemma said she’s getting over the breakup by keeping busy.
She told the publication: ‘These last few weeks, like going through any breakup, it’s not pretty. It’s not a good time.
“Having to deal with people’s opinions, and having people think they know what’s going on when they don’t, has been a challenge. But overall, I’m fine. I’m getting over it and keeping busy.
More: Gemma and Luca went their separate ways on several occasions before finally deciding to go their separate ways after they failed to patch things up on a make-or-break vacation
Gemma added: ‘The girls have been lovely. Every single one of them has texted me, being there, telling me that if I ever need a call, they’ll be there. That’s really lovely and makes it a bit easier.
They were last pictured together on November 5 celebrating the night of fireworks, with Luca, 23, saying he had scored “another first” with Gemma.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline of the split at the time: ‘Gemma and Luca have decided to separate.
Tough: Just a few weeks ago, Gemma revealed that it’s been “challenging” dealing with “people’s opinions” amid her split from Luca (pictured in the summer)
“Their relationship hasn’t worked out for the past few weeks and they’ve come to the conclusion that it’s better for both of them to end things now.
They hope to remain friends and will continue to support each other in everything they do in the future.
“Love Island was a special time in their lives, but sadly their romance hasn’t felt the same outside of the village.”
Taking to Instagram to confirm the split, 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’s 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 begin new chapters. Love always, Gem x.’
Sharing his own statement on social media, Luca wrote: “I would have liked some time to process this in private, but as you all know, Gemma and I sadly made a mutual decision today to go our separate ways.”
“We have been on such a journey together and have created some amazing memories that I will treasure. I can’t thank everyone enough for all their support as a couple during and after Love Island.
“We will remain good friends and I wish nothing but the best for her.”
Done: They were last pictured together on November 5 celebrating fireworks night, with Luca, 23, saying he’d scored “another first” with Gemma