Luca Bish Age & Biography

Luca Bish is a 27-year-old British reality TV star from Brighton, East Sussex, best known for finishing as the runner-up on Love Island UK in 2022. Born Luca Laurence Bish on May 14, 1999, he entered the villa on Day 1 as a fishmonger and reached the final alongside Gemma Owen, the daughter of former England footballer Michael Owen.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Luca Laurence Bish
Age	27 years old
Date of Birth	May 14, 1999
Birthplace	Brighton, East Sussex, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Reality TV Star
Known For	Love Island UK 2022 runner-up

Who Is Luca Bish?

Luca Bish is a British reality television personality who became a household name on the eighth series of Love Island UK in the summer of 2022. Before the show, he worked as a fishmonger in his hometown of Brighton, a job that made him stand out immediately among a cast of models, dancers and influencers. His down-to-earth humour, loyalty to his friends in the villa and his relationship with Gemma Owen carried him all the way to the final, where the pair finished second behind winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti.

Luca quickly became one of the most talked-about Islanders of the series. His close friendship with Dami Hope, his straight-talking approach to villa politics and his romance with Gemma — the daughter of former England striker Michael Owen — kept him at the centre of the show’s biggest storylines for the full eight weeks. After leaving the villa, he built a career in reality television and social media, appearing on Celebrity MasterChef and Britain Get Singing, and in 2025 he returned to the franchise as a bombshell on Love Island: All Stars.

Early Life & Background

Luca Bish was born on May 14, 1999, in Brighton, East Sussex, on England’s south coast. He grew up in the city and, before finding fame, worked as a fishmonger, a trade that became a running joke in the villa and a big part of his public image. He comes from a family that owns several businesses, including the seafood wholesaler MCB Seafoods. Friends and family have described him as loyal, funny and fiercely protective of the people closest to him — qualities that came across clearly during his time on Love Island.

Unlike many of his fellow Islanders, Luca did not come from a modelling or influencing background. His ordinary job and unfiltered personality helped him connect with viewers, and he has often said that going on the show was a leap into the unknown after a life spent working in Brighton. That authenticity became his calling card, and it is a large part of why he remains a popular figure with Love Island fans years after his first appearance.

Career

Luca Bish entered the Love Island villa on Day 1 of series 8 in June 2022. He coupled with Paige Thorne and Danica Taylor at different stages of the series before reaching the final with Gemma Owen, and the pair stayed together through the closing weeks, surviving recouplings, Casa Amor and the usual villa dramas. Their relationship was one of the defining stories of the summer: Gemma was already famous as the daughter of Michael Owen, and the couple’s every move was followed closely by viewers and the press. On August 1, 2022, Luca and Gemma finished as runners-up, behind Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti, with Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope in third place and Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page in fourth.

After the show, Luca moved into influencing and media work, appearing on talk shows, podcasts and Love Island reunion specials, and building a large social media following. In December 2022, he sang with his Love Island co-stars on Britain Get Singing. The following year, he competed on the eighteenth series of Celebrity MasterChef in 2023, reaching the final and finishing as runner-up alongside Amy Walsh, behind winner Wynne Evans. He and Gemma split in November 2022, around three months after the final, with both saying the relationship had run its course.

In January 2025, Luca returned to the Love Island franchise as a bombshell on the second series of Love Island: All Stars. He finished as runner-up with Grace Jackson, and the pair started dating after the show. Luca has since remained a regular name in Love Island coverage, often asked for his views on new series and new Islanders, and he continues to work as a social media personality and reality TV star.

Facts About Luca Bish

Before Love Island, Luca Bish worked as a fishmonger in his hometown of Brighton, East Sussex, and his family owns businesses including the seafood wholesaler MCB Seafoods.
He entered the Love Island villa on Day 1 of series 8 in June 2022 and finished as runner-up alongside Gemma Owen.
In December 2022, Luca sang with his Love Island co-stars on the ITV show Britain Get Singing.
In 2023, he reached the final of Celebrity MasterChef, finishing as runner-up alongside Amy Walsh behind winner Wynne Evans.
In January 2025, Luca returned to the franchise as a bombshell on Love Island: All Stars and finished as runner-up with Grace Jackson.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Luca Bish?

Luca Bish is 27 years old. He was born on May 14, 1999, in Brighton, East Sussex, England.

What did Luca Bish do before Love Island?

Before appearing on Love Island, Luca Bish worked as a fishmonger in Brighton, East Sussex. His family owns several businesses, including the seafood wholesaler MCB Seafoods.

Who did Luca Bish couple up with on Love Island?

Luca Bish coupled up with Paige Thorne and Danica Taylor during Love Island series 8 in 2022, before reaching the final with Gemma Owen. The pair finished as runners-up.

Did Luca Bish appear on Celebrity MasterChef?

Yes. Luca Bish competed on the eighteenth series of Celebrity MasterChef in 2023, reaching the final and finishing as runner-up alongside Amy Walsh, behind winner Wynne Evans.

Are Luca Bish and Gemma Owen still together?

No. Luca Bish and Gemma Owen split in November 2022, around three months after the Love Island final.

How old is Luca Bish?

Luca Bish is 27 years old. He was born on May 14, 1999, in Brighton, East Sussex, England.

What did Luca Bish do before Love Island?