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Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Jacques O'Neill posts snap from hospital amid worrying 'setback'
Jacques O'Neill has opened up from a hospital bed and said he found himself in a 'dark place' after Love Island but that 'every setback' has taught him 'something valuable' Gemma Owen's ex Jacques O'Neill has opened up about his dream of being back in the rugby league while he was sitting in a hospital bed, three years after he followed Gemma into the Love Island villa. Jacques told his followers that, after going on Love Island, he found himself in a 'dark place' but that 'every setback' has taught him 'something valuable'. Jacques shared a photo of himself from the hospital bed with a smile on his face and his thumb up. He reflected on his life in a lengthy caption, as he wrote: "Operation done.. Just as I was starting to get my confidence back and enjoy rugby league again, it's taken away, but that's life." The former Love Island star admitted that he has been 'stupidly' chasing a life that wasn't the right fit for him, but that he is getting back on track. Jacques said: "Four years I stupidly had out the game, being an idiot chasing a life that wasn't for me. The result of that was that I ended up in a pretty dark place and losing myself.' The 26-year-old continued: "I was putting off returning to play because of the comments from others saying I had no chance to play again, saying \he's had too long out' etc, comments about where I was at mentally & physically. "The truth is, I doubted myself too. At first I didn't think I would have ever been able to play again the state I got myself in to. "I remember the first couple of months back driving home from training questioning myself if I still had it in me or not but as soon as I got a good team behind me, got rid of all distractions my mindset started to change.' He continued: "Even though my first season back hasn't gone to plan, I'm grateful for the life lessons I've had the last few years. Every setback has taught me something valuable. It's built me up. Not just as a player, but as a person. I'll be back hungrier than ever." Although Jacques entered the villa after his ex-girlfriend Gemma Owen, the pair had no desire to rekindle their romance, and Jacques coupled up with Paige Thorne. Jacques then decided to call it quits on the villa life after Paige started getting to know bombshell Adam Collard. It was an emotional goodbye, and the islanders were sad to see him go, even Luca Bish, who was coupled up with Gemma at the time. Jacques, who boasts 1.1 million followers on Instagram, regularly keeps his followers up to date on what he is up to, including going on holiday, nights out and workouts.
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Gemma Owen's ex Jacques O'Neill posts snap from hospital bed amid ‘setback' three years after Love Island stint
The 26-year-old rugby player has been working hard to claw back his career after taking time out to follow Gemma onto reality TV major op Gemma Owen's ex Jacques O'Neill posts snap from hospital bed amid 'setback' three years after Love Island stint Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JACQUES O'Neill has posted from a hospital bed after undergoing an operation following a rugby-related injury. Gemma Owen's ex took the opportunity to open up about his dream of being back in the rugby league after - four years after he went on Love Island. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Jacques O'Neill told fans his operation was successful Credit: Instagram / jacques9oneill_ 4 The Love Island star has been working hard to regain his rugby career Credit: ITV However, he has since been ruled out playing for the forseeable after being forced to go under the knife. He wrote on Instagram: "Operation done.. Just as I was starting to get my confidence back and enjoy rugby league again, it's taken away, but that's life." Admitting regrets over quitting rugby to follow his ex into Love Island in 2022, Jacques said: "Four years I stupidly had out the game, being an idiot chasing a life that wasn't for me. "The result of that was that I ended up in a pretty dark place and losing myself. "I was putting off returning to play because of the comments from others saying I had no chance to play again, saying he's had too long out' etc, comments about where I was at mentally & physically. "The truth is, I doubted myself too. At first I didn't think I would have ever been able to play again the state I got myself in to. "I remember the first couple of months back driving home from training questioning myself if I still had it in me or not but as soon as I got a good team behind me, got rid of all distractions my mindset started to change. "Even though my first season back hasn't gone to plan, I'm grateful for the life lessons I've had the last few years. "Every setback has taught me something valuable. It's built me up. Not just as a player, but as a person "I'll be back hungrier than ever." Love Island's Jacques O'Neill parties with Stephen Bear's ex girlfriend in Ibiza after confirming romance Jacques, 26, coupled up with Paige Thorne on the show but quit on day 37 after she started getting to know bombshell Adam Collard. He admitted struggling with his mental health and in an interview with The Sun when out of the villa, opene up about his diagnosis with ADHD, which he says impacted his experience on the show. Paige ended up coupling up with Adam, but they didn't last long on the outside. Jacques is currently believed to be dating Norwegian influencer Isabel Raad after being linked to Stephen Bear's ex Ellie O'Donnell. 4 Jacques' ex Gemma Owen who he dated before Love Island Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Gemma Owen's ex Jacques O'Neill posts snap from hospital bed amid ‘setback' three years after Love Island stint
JACQUES O'Neill has posted from a hospital bed after undergoing an operation following a rugby-related injury. 4 Jacques O'Neill told fans his operation was successful Credit: Instagram / jacques9oneill_ 4 The Love Island star has been working hard to regain his rugby career Credit: ITV However, he has since been ruled out playing for the forseeable after being forced to go under the knife. He wrote on Instagram: "Operation done.. Just as I was starting to get my confidence back and enjoy rugby league again, it's taken away, but that's life." Admitting regrets over quitting rugby to follow his ex into Love Island in 2022, Jacques said: "Four years I stupidly had out the game, being an idiot chasing a life that wasn't for me. "The result of that was that I ended up in a pretty dark place and losing myself. READ MORE ON JACQUES O'NEILL "I was putting off returning to play because of the comments from others saying I had no chance to play again, saying he's had too long out' etc, comments about where I was at mentally & physically. "The truth is, I doubted myself too. At first I didn't think I would have ever been able to play again the state I got myself in to. "I remember the first couple of months back driving home from training questioning myself if I still had it in me or not but as soon as I got a good team behind me, got rid of all distractions my mindset started to change. "Even though my first season back hasn't gone to plan, I'm grateful for the life lessons I've had the last few years. Most read in Love Island "Every setback has taught me something valuable. It's built me up. Not just as a player, but as a person "I'll be back hungrier than ever." Love Island's Jacques O'Neill parties with Stephen Bear's ex girlfriend in Ibiza after confirming romance Jacques, 26, coupled up with He admitted struggling with his mental health and in an interview with The Sun when out of the villa, opene up about his diagnosis with ADHD, which he says impacted his experience on the show. Paige ended up coupling up with Adam, but they didn't last long on the outside. Jacques is currently believed to be dating Norwegian influencer Isabel Raad after being linked to Stephen Bear's ex Ellie O'Donnell. 4 Jacques' ex Gemma Owen who he dated before Love Island Credit: Instagram 4 The ex couple came face to face in the villa in 2022 Credit: Rex
