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Joey Essex, the self-proclaimed “king of Essex,” has made a splash by joining the cast of Love Island, marking the first time a celebrity has appeared on the regular version of the show.

Joey Essex Love Island

In the latest season premiere, Joey was introduced as the first bombshell, a contestant brought in after everyone else has coupled up to stir up drama. However, not all fans were thrilled about his addition. Some took to Twitter to express their disappointment, questioning the decision to bring a well-known figure like Joey into the regular cast.

For those unfamiliar with Joey Essex, he’s no stranger to reality TV fame. He rose to prominence on the reality series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) from 2011 to 2013. Since then, he has appeared on several other reality shows including I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Celebrity MasterChef, Celebs Go Dating, and Dancing On Ice.

Who is Joey Essex?

Joey Essex is a British television personality, Joey, now 33 years old, is best known for appearing on the reality TV series “The Only Way Is Essex” (TOWIE). He gained popularity for his quirky personality, distinctive fashion sense, and unique way of speaking. Joey Essex became a household name in the UK due to his appearances on various reality shows and his public persona. He has also been involved in other television projects and has become a well-known figure in British popular culture.

Why did Joey decide to join Love Island?

Apparently, he applied for the show himself and the producers had to work hard to keep his casting a secret. Joey expressed his hope to find genuine love, explaining that he’s tired of people only being interested in him because of his TV persona.

“I just want someone to like me for me and not from what they see on TV,” Joey shared before entering the villa. He sees Love Island as an opportunity to disconnect from the outside world and focus on forming a real connection with someone.

“It’s difficult for me to meet girls on the outside as they judge me based on a persona so I think this experience will allow for people to see the real me,” Joey added.

So, whether or not fans are excited about Joey’s presence, his journey on Love Island promises to be eventful and could potentially lead him to find the love he’s been seeking.

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