At the end of Sunday night\u2019s episode, Jacques\u2019 arrival was teased, as Gemma Owen<\/a> could be heard telling the other islanders in the Love Island 2022 line-up<\/a>: \u201cOh my god! That\u2019s my ex boyfriend!\u201d<\/p>\n O\u2019Neill later confirmed that he\u2019d be joining the villa, sharing a post on Instagram, with the caption: \u201cIt\u2019s official!!! Jacques has hung his boots up for love and is entering the\u00a0@loveisland<\/a>\u00a0villa.\u00a0#Love<\/a>\u00a0#LoveIsland<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n As he makes he Love Island debut, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Jacques O\u2019Neill.<\/p>\n Age:\u00a0<\/strong>23<\/p>\n From: <\/strong>Barrow-in-Furness<\/p>\n Job: <\/strong>Rugby player<\/p>\n Instagram:<\/strong> @<\/a>jacques9oneill_<\/a><\/p>\n Jacques O\u2019Neill is\u00a0an English professional rugby league footballer who most recently played as a hooker or loose forward for the Castleford Tigers in the Betfred Super League.<\/p>\n He previously\u00a0played for the Leigh Centurions and Halifax in the Betfred Championship on loan and dual registration from Castleford.<\/p> It\u2019s thought that Jacques and Gemma were together for around a year and that they broke up within the last 12 months.<\/p>\n During a preview of Sunday night\u2019s Love Island episode (12th June), Gemma could be heard telling others islanders that her ex was entering the villa, shortly after a video clip of Jaques appeared on the screen.<\/p>\n In a previous episode, Gemma revealed that her dad had met her ex-boyfriend and they had a close relationship, alluding many to think Jacques could be this ex Gemma was referring to.<\/p>\n New episodes of Love Island air at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub every night, except Saturdays. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox. If you\u2019re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide<\/a>. Visit our\u00a0Entertainment<\/a>\u00a0hub for all the latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/b><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Grace Henry Published: Saturday, 11 June 2022 at 12:00 am Things are about to get extra spicy in the Love Island villa, with new boy Jacques O\u2019Neill on the way. 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