Runners & riders
LOVE Island beauty Gabby Allen has too many morals to have sex on the steamy reality show, according to her mum.
Some contestants have gone all the way on the ITV2 programme, but Paula Allen is confident her girl won’t embarrass her on national TV.
Paula said she hides behind cushions when the islanders get frisky.
She added: “Gabby has made the decision she would not do that. She wants to find love and grow a relationship before she does that. She’s not that type of girl.
“I cringe for the parents of those who’ve had sex in the villa and had to watch it at home. I would not be happy.
“I’ve guided my Gabby so she wouldn’t disappoint herself. She has morals.”
Gabby’s down-to-earth personality has helped her popularity soar amid the egos and tantrums of the fame-hungry contestants on the dating show.
She has coupled up on the island with musician Marcel Somerville, 31, and the pair are favourites to win.
Gabby, 25, was in tears this week, describing herself as the “ugliest” person in the villa. Her mum says the meltdowns are because of body hang-ups.
Paula told how her fitness instructor daughter had an op as a child because of curvature of the spine.
She said: “I was in bits when I saw her cry. I was so close to booking a plane and going to get her.
“It all stems from her childhood and her impairments. She should have been a lot taller... But now she’s so powerful and strong and her body suits what she does. She’s thinking ‘I don’t have this long blonde hair and I don’t have big boobs’. “She doesn’t think she’s ugly facially. She’s small and doesn’t feel feminine – but she is. It’s just a blip.” Paula hopes 5ft Scouser Gabby doesn’t get swayed about cosmetic surgery by contestants who have gone under the knife. The mum said: “She’s curious as to how she’d look with boobs. But she’s not 100% committed to surgery. I hope she doesn’t spoil anything as she’s so gorgeous to me.” Love Island has been a ratings hit this series and now Davina McCall has revealed she is glued to it too. Davina, who hosted Big Brother for 10 years, said: “Love Island is what Big Brother used to be. It’s got an amazing buzz. Everybody is talking about it – I love it.” Seven couples remain in the Love Island villa, and the winners, as voted by the public, will bag the £50,000 prize. The date for the final hasn’t been confirmed, but reports suggest it could be July 24 or 27. Paula is so confident Gabby and Marcel, who found fame with hip-hop group Blazin’ Squad, will last after the show she is already discussing with his mum the possibility of the pair getting hitched. Paula said: “Marcel was wonderful when he comforted her, so compassionate. Gabby has never had that with a guy before so she’s wondering if i it’s too good to be true. “She wa wanted to find somebody. To find som someone as beautiful as him, inside an and out. It’s probably been a bit ov overwhelming for her. He’s perfect for her. “Ma Marcel’s mum and I have talked about them getting married... And then they’d have the mo most beautiful children.”