Love Island star Jack Fincham’s heartache over ‘jailed’ father

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by Hollie Richardson |
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Jack Fincham won Love Island and half of £50,000 but his cheery demeanor masks a family heartbreak

Jack has met potential new in-law Danny Dyer, but doesn't speak to his own dad after 'criminal convictions'

Love Island winner Jack Fincham found love with nation's sweetheart Dani Dyer this summer, and the pair have been warmly welcomed by both of their families.

But news has emerged that Jack is not in contact with his dad, Mark Gard, because of his alleged criminal background which landed him in jail when Jack was younger.

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A source told The Sun Online: “People who know Mark know he’s a bit of a wrong ’un, but for Jack the whole thing has been hugely upsetting.

“He told his family he wanted nothing to do with his father."

They added: “The four-year prison sentence, when Jack was still in his teens, was very much the last straw.

“He says that winning Love Island doesn’t erase the hurt."

According the the same source, Jack doesn’t have a relationship with his dad anymore and he even took on his mum's surname.

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Samira is distraught as Frankie is sent home

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Lee Sharpe rejects Jayne Middlemiss

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Zara Holland stripped of her Miss England title

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Sophie Gradon leaves the villa

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Camilla Thurlow cries while Johnny Mitchell snogs Tyla Carr

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End of the road for Kember?

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Dom storms out of villa after hearing about Jess and Mike

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Dani breaks down over cruel video

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Georgia stays loyal, while Josh strays

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Mark pleaded guilty to possession of drugs and benefit fraud in 2009. He is said to have left prison in 2012/2013 and now lives in a £650,000 four-bed house in Chislehurst.

Meanwhile, Jack was in his element on yesterday's This Morning as he presented a segment on back to school stationery and supplies.

He also talked about meeting Dani's dad Dad Danny Dyer.

He explained: “Any man saying he wouldn’t be nervous meeting a girlfriend’s father would by lying.”

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Jack also told Ruth Langsford and Eamon Holmes about his plans to move in with Dani.

He explained: "We have just started house-hunting. We are going to take time off next week and look at all the houses in one day.”

Aw, we can't wait for them to get a little love nest together.

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