Luca Bish has been spotted cosying up to a blonde bombshell at a New Year’s Eve party – just weeks after splitting with his ex-girlfriend Gemma Owen.
The Love Island star, 23, certainly looked smitten with the stunning girl in a video shared to Instagram by the most recent winner, Ekin-Su Culculoglu, 28.
Meanwhile, Gemma’s mum Louise appeared to make a cryptic dig at the Brighton-native, as she wrote, ‘Keep your circle small, no need for fakery here,’ in a new post.
Ooh la la! Luca Bish cosied up to a blonde bombshell at a New Year’s Eve party as Gemma Owen’s mum Louise made a cryptic dig about ‘fakery’ – just weeks after the Love Islanders’ split
It was at Davide Sanclimenti’s birthday party that Luca snuggled up to the mystery woman, ahead of the Italian Stallion turning 28 on New Year’s Day.
The following morning, 42-year-old Louise, posing with her friends and family members including Gemma, wrote the no-nonsense caption.
Just weeks ago, Gemma revealed it’s been ‘challenging’ dealing with ‘people’s opinions’ amid her split from Luca.
Oh dear: Meanwhile, Gemma’s mum Louise (bottomr-right) appeared to make a cryptic dig at the Brighton-native, as she wrote, ‘Keep your circle small, no need for fakery here,’ in a post
The dressage rider and the fishmonger split on several occasions before finally deciding to go their separate ways last month after they failed to patch things up on a make or break holiday.
Speaking to Goss.ie at PrettyLittleThing’s Christmas Party in Dublin, Gemma said she’s getting through the break-up by keeping busy.
She told the publication: ‘These last few weeks, as going through any break up, it’s not nice. It’s not a nice time.’
Gorgeous: The Love Island star, 23, certainly looked smitten with the stunning girl in a video shared to Instagram by the most recent winner, Ekin-Su Culculoglu, 28
Cosy: It was at Davide Sanclimenti’s birthday party that Luca snuggled up to the mystery woman, ahead of the Italian Stallion turning 28 on New Year’s Day
‘Having to deal with people’s opinions, and people thinking that they know what’s going on when they don’t, that’s been challenging. But overall, I’m doing OK. I’m getting through it and keeping busy.’
Gemma added: ‘The girls have been lovely. Every single one of them has sent me a message, being there, telling me if I never need a call they’ll be there. So that’s really lovely and makes it a bit easier.’
Gemma’s appearance at the festive PrettyLittleThing bash comes after she announced her split from boyfriend Luca, who she met on Love Island this summer.
Tough: Just weeks ago, Gemma revealed it’s been ‘challenging’ dealing with ‘people’s opinions’ amid her split from Luca (pictured in the summer)
Gemma and Luca split on several occasions before finally deciding to go their separate ways after they failed to patch things up on a make or break holiday.
They were last pictured together on November 5 celebrating firework night, with Luca, 23, saying he had marked ‘another first’ with Gemma.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline of the split at the time: ‘Gemma and Luca have decided to part ways.
Over: Gemma and Luca split on several occasions before finally deciding to go their separate ways after they failed to patch things up on a make or break holiday
‘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.’
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 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.’
Sharing his own statement on social media, Luca wrote: ‘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.’
Done: They were last pictured together on November 5 celebrating firework night, with Luca, 23, saying he had marked ‘another first’ with Gemma
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