Luca Bish Age, Height & Biography

Luca Bish is a 26-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 Bish on November 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 Bish
Age	26 years old
Date of Birth	November 14, 1999
Birthplace	Brighton, East Sussex, England
Nationality	British
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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, and in 2025 he returned to the franchise as a bombshell on Love Island: All Stars.

Early Life & Background

Luca Bish was born on November 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. 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 up with Gemma Owen early in the series, and the pair stayed together for the entire run, surviving recouplings, Casa Amor and the usual villa dramas to reach the final. 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. He and Gemma split in November 2022, around three months after the final, with both saying the relationship had run its course. Luca continued to work in reality television, and in January 2025 he returned to the Love Island franchise as a bombshell on the second series of Love Island: All Stars, reuniting in the villa with Gemma Owen and several other familiar faces from series 8.

Luca’s second stint in the villa reminded viewers why he had been so popular the first time around. He 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.
He entered the Love Island villa on Day 1 of series 8 in June 2022 and stayed until the final.
Luca finished as runner-up on Love Island 2022 alongside Gemma Owen, behind winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti.
His close friendship with Dami Hope was one of the most popular bromances of the series.
In January 2025, Luca returned to the franchise as a bombshell on the second series of Love Island: All Stars.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Luca Bish?

Luca Bish is 26 years old. He was born on November 14, 1999, in Brighton, East Sussex, England.

How tall is Luca Bish?

Luca Bish is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall.

What did Luca Bish do before Love Island?

Before appearing on Love Island, Luca Bish worked as a fishmonger in Brighton, East Sussex.

Who did Luca Bish couple up with on Love Island?

Luca Bish coupled up with Gemma Owen on Love Island series 8 in 2022. The pair stayed together for the whole series and finished as runners-up.

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. They later both appeared on Love Island: All Stars in 2025.

How old is Luca Bish?

Luca Bish is 26 years old. He was born on November 14, 1999, in Brighton, East Sussex, England.

How tall is Luca Bish?