Ronan Keating reveals what Jack said about him on Love Island – and he’s shocked

RONAN Keating has revealed his shock at something son Jack said about him on Love Island.

Jack, 23, is one of six new lads trying their hand at finding love in the notorious Casa Amor villa.

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On yesterday's episode, Jack and Gemma, 19, got to know each other better as they soaked up the sun by the pool and bonded over having famous dads.

But as Jack talked about his dad Ronan, he said that he had "retired".

On tonight's The One Show Ronan was grilled about his son being on Love Island, and he revealed his shock at Jack's comment.

Speaking to hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas he said: "He did drop the line that I was retired, that I was shocked about!

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"I nearly fell off me chair! What?!"

Ronan added: "I'm doing the one show next week, I'm in York tonight!

"No I'm definitely not retired!"

Alex and Jermaine also grilled Ronan about Jack getting close to Michael Owen's daughter .

The pair bonded over both having famous dads.

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However, fans pointed out that Gem clearly didn't know who Ronan was.

It all started when Gemma asked Jack: “So your mum is a showjumper? So what does your dad do?” 

Jack replied: "He’s a singer."

Intrigued, Gemma asked: “A well-known singer?”

And he answered: “Yeah he is, you know Ronan Keating? That’s the old man."

But it was Gemma's reaction that got viewers commenting, as she clearly didn't know who Ronan was, when she said: "Er, oh, ok!"

Love Island viewers immediately took to Twitter to comment on her reaction, with one person saying: "Gemma clearly has no clue who Ronan Keating is lol whilst I was sing my heart out at his concert on Thursday #LoveIsland."

Another tweeted: "Gem has absolutely no idea who Ronan is! Hahha!"

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While this one wrote: "Gemma is probably too young to know who Ronan Keating or Boyzone are tbh #LoveIsland."

Love Island continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2.