ITV bosses are reportedly "desperate" for Gemma Owen's mum to join the cast of The Real Housewives of Cheshire.
Love Island's Gemma, 19, may be the talk of social media since entering the ITV2 villa but it is her mum, Louise Bonsall, who also appears to be in demand.
The producers of RHOC have reportedly tried to tempt Louise to join the show in the past but have so far failed but with her daughter's spike in fame it looks as though a fresh attempt could be made.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire follows the lives of the mega-rich WAGs across the North West, it has seen Christine McGuinness join the reality show in the past.
A source told MailOnline: "Gemma's success and popularity on Love Island is driving this. Louise is a pretty private person so has always resisted any offers in the past to let the ITV cameras into her world.
"But Michael has a TV career and Gemma is about to start her own so it's left Louise considering making that step too. It would be a big coup for ITV and they are hoping they can pull it off."
Weeks before entering the Love Island villa Gemma and her mum Louise entered business together and now have their very own clothing line.
The source added to the publication: "Gemma and Louise aren't just mum and daughter – they are best mates. They work together and party together so ITV producers hope hooking Louise for Housewives of Cheshire will allow them to shine a spotlight into Gemma and dad Michael's world too."
OK! has contacted ITV for comment.
It comes after Love Island star Gemma turned up the heat with the heart race challenge on Wednesday's show with her dad Michael breaking his silence over the awkward scenes.
Breaking his silence over the scenes at home, Gemma's dad Michael shared a simple tweet of a hiding eyes emoji with the hands over its face.
The sportsman's followers flocked to the comments as even Specsavers' official account joked: "Want some blackout sunglasses?"
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