The Love Island incarnation of Bart Simpson is back, and can you blame show producers from keeping his Love Island: All Stars OG announcement until very last? Love him or hate him, Luca Bish was an Islander that left an impact in the summer of 2022.
So much so, that when All Stars launched this time last year, fans were convinced that producers were going to do everything they could to sign him up. As it turns out, they did, but he allegedly turned it down – and then seemingly rubbed it in Messy Mitch's face, but that's a different story.
A year on and Luca is ready to give villa love another go and now all we need is for Gemma Owen to walk in as a surprise bombshell on night one. ON A HORSE. Imagine.
Who is Luca Bish?
Young, wavy-haired fish-lover, Luca Bish seemed to be the perfect catch for Love Island 2022.
In the way that he was a hot fishmonger. Jokes aside, we had absolutely no doubt that Luca has zero problems reeling them in.
Almost three years later, the influencer is heading to South Africa to take part in the second Love Island: All Stars.
How old is Luca Bish?
Luca is 25, which means he’s as old as 10 Things I Hate About You.
When was Luca Bishop on Love Island?
Luca was on season eight of Love Island (summer 2022) and was the runner up alongside his then girlfriend Gemma Owen.
Is Luca Bish still dating Gemma Owen?
Not any more, they did try to give it a go after leaving the villa but Luca and Gemma are very much NOT an item - hence why he's back in the Love Island villa for round two.
Is Luca Bish on Love Island: All Stars?
He sure is.
Speaking of his return to the series, Luca told producers, 'I had such a good time last time, why not? I get to have a good time with the possibility of ending up with someone.'
He continued, '[Love Island] taught me so much about myself, especially as I can go back and watch it. It’s good to reflect. I think that it’s not the mistakes that define us, it’s the lessons and what we learn from them that makes us.'
Wait, doesn't Luca Bish have a girlfriend?
We thought that, too. Hmm...
What was Luca Bish's job before Love Island?
Between us and Iain Stirling, we've hammered this home, right? He used to work as a fishmonger. We also like that his last name rhymes with ‘fish’.
Where is Luca Bish from?
Luca is from beautiful Brighton. Just imagine sharing some fish and chips with this one. He’d probably get you a decent discount, too.
What other reality shows has Luca appeared on?
Luca was a contestant on series 18 of Celebrity MasterChef in 2023 and made it to the final alongside Amy Walsh and Wynne Evans, with Wynne going to win the series.
Does Luca Bish have Instagram?
Yes, he does. Follow him at: @lucabish.
Does Luca Bish have TikTok?
Yep: @lucabish.
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Ben Pulsford is a digital writer for Bauer Media, writing for both Closer online and heatworld. When he's not getting paid to gossip about Big Brother, Love Island, and The Real Housewives of Cheshire, he's storming the London LGBTQ+ scene as drag queen, Beary Poppins. Both Ben and Beary are awaiting an invite to join The Real Housewives of Cheshire for series 18. The budget's not there, but the drama is 💅.