Joey Essex was a 33-year-old TV Personality from Chigwell when he appeared on Season 11 of Love Island UK. As a former star of The Only Way Is Essex Joey entered the villa as a surprise bombshell on Day 2 becoming the first celebrity to appear as a contestant. He stole Samantha from Sam on his first day and later coupled with Grace and Jessy Potts. Joey and Jessy were dumped on Day 55 after receiving the most votes from returning ex-islanders.
