Love Island’s Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant

Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant

As a long-time fan of reality TV shows, I must say that the recent events unfolding in Love Island have left me both intrigued and somewhat amused. The inclusion of Joey Essex, a well-known figure from TOWIE, into the villa has certainly stirred up a storm of opinions among viewers.


Joey Essex and Jessy Potts showed affectionate signs during their initial outing together at Sheesh restaurant in London on a Thursday, following their time spent in the Love Island villa.

Reality TV personality Joey, aged 34, affectionately embraced Jessy, 25, upon their arrival at a well-known restaurant, the pair together.

The TV host appeared relaxed in his ensemble, wearing a white jacket and T-shirt along with blue denim pants.

On this particular day, I found myself beaming like never before, draped in the enchanting allure of a sleek, black midi dress boasting a captivatingly low neckline – a piece that effortlessly accentuated my physique in an extraordinary manner.

The garment featured a polka dot print while the beauty also wore a pair of white trainers and styled her blonde locks into a ponytail.     

Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant

Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant
Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant
Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant

The couple got dismissed a day prior to the series finale, as their old cast members came back to address unresolved issues on Sunday.

Just days earlier, Joey and Jessy became exclusive during a romantic date night in the villa.   

Following their heartwarming display of affection on social media on Tuesday, it’s clear that they are deeply dedicated to this special phase in their relationship, which they refer to as their ‘exclusive period’.

In a warm and intimate setting, the ex-TOWIE star looked deeply into the 25-year-old’s eyes while they intertwined their hands, all set against the scenic backdrop of a swimming pool in Mallorca.

Making their romance Instagram official, they shared a joint post and wrote: ‘exclusive era’.

As a lifestyle connoisseur looking back at my time on Love Island, I must admit that there were instances where I may have received some preferential treatment due to my prior celebrity status. Previously, I maintained that this wasn’t the case, but recent revelations now suggest otherwise.

TopMob recognizes that Joey, initially referred to as a surprising standout in week 1, had been told he would reach the finale prior to joining the show. His anger was evident when he and his partner Jessy Potts were eliminated on last night’s episode, as the former Islanders deemed them the least suitable pair.

Reports from individuals connected to the series indicate that the ex-TOWIE celebrity was granted around two to three hours daily outside the villa, where he interacted with producers without the presence of cameras.

Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant
Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant

According to sources, it’s been noted that the production crew gifted Joey with flowers, which he subsequently presented to Mimii Ngulube – the ultimate contestant – following some criticism of his actions towards her and her partner, Josh Oyinsan.

Last week’s episode featured Joey presenting Mimii with a bouquet of flowers as a gesture of apology following their disagreement during the competition earlier.

Despite recent claims, ITV insists that Joey was not given preferential treatment in any way throughout the entire process, from before his appearance on the show, during, and after. They firmly reject any such allegations, maintaining that all islanders receive equal treatment.

Upon stepping into the villa, ITV producers had earlier clarified that Joey is being handled just like any other Love Island competitor. He’s adhering to the same guidelines and isn’t receiving any special privileges.

Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant
Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant

He didn’t receive any payment, including an appearance fee, for joining the show; he didn’t get a single cent.

I’ve been following Joey’s career for quite some time now, and it’s truly remarkable to see how far he’s come. From a humble start with just £8 million in his pocket, he’s now set to earn an impressive £250,000 on a club tour after being dumped from Love Island. It’s a testament to the resilience and determination that can take a person from ordinary beginnings to extraordinary achievements. I can only imagine what it must feel like for him, knowing that his hard work is finally paying off in such a significant way. It just goes to show that success isn’t always about starting with a silver spoon; sometimes, all it takes is perseverance and a little bit of luck. Keep going, Joey, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

After it became known that his salary for the show was no higher than the other competitors, approximately £375 per week, this occurred.

During the final episode on Monday night fans claimed they saw him looking ‘furious’ and ‘bitter’.

Spectators confessed that they couldn’t help but observe his seemingly displeased facial gestures when the cameras focused on him during the program.

It was thought that his disappointment arose from not reaching the final alongside Jessy, aged 25, as he exited the villa only a day before the finale.

Whilst on the show Joey has been called ‘arrogant’, ‘problematic’ and ’embarrassing’.

Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant
Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant
Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant

In one instance, his conduct toward a past contestant named Samantha Kenny was so questionable that it resulted in 120 complaints to the media regulatory body, Ofcom.

In an effort to maintain secrecy, producers took great care to ensure that the initial celebrity entering the villa, namely Mr Essex, would do so undetected.

Instead of flying to Mallorca like the other singletons, the reality star had to take a ferry ride to maintain his low profile during travel.

For the first time, Love Island producers have included a celebrity in their initial cast. This individual is recognized by viewers as one of the original cast members from The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), later appearing on shows like Dancing On Ice, Celebs Go Dating, and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

ITV have been contacted for comment.

Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan won Love Island series 11.

In simple terms, Maya Jama declared that the pair garnered the most votes from the public and will walk away with a £50,000 cash award.

Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant
Love Island's Joey Essex, 34, puts on a loved-up display with Jessy Potts, 25, as the couple enjoy their first date outside the villa at Sheesh restaurant

Mimii, aged 24, and Josh, aged 29, have become the initial Black couple to clinch victory on Love Island since the revamped series commenced in 2015.

The couple were in the final with Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies, Matilda Draper and Sean Stone and Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya.

In the heat of the reality show competition, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation as Jessica and Ayo battled it out, ultimately securing the fourth spot. However, my heart leapt with joy when Matilda and Sean were announced as the deserving recipients of third position! What an exhilarating ride it has been!

In the end, it was Mimii and Josh who won the competition, with Nicole and Ciaran finishing second after the audience cast their votes.

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2024-08-02 03:04

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