He took viewers by complete surprise with his shock entrance into the Love Island villa last Monday night.
However it seems fans are getting a bit sick of Joey Essex as they accused him of dominating the episode once again during Love Island Unseen Bits on Saturday evening.
The former TOWIE star, 33, featured in most of the unseen clips shown as producers focused on his silly comments.
In one feature the star was shown being repeatedly unable to say ‘gravitate’ as he even admitted at one point ‘I don’t even know what that word means?’
Another clip saw him eating ham from the packet, while in another he explained that his phrase ‘reem’ was ‘almost added into the official dictionary but then the government decided not to’.
Love Island fans grow tired of Joey Essex as they claim he is taking up too much air time and accuse him of being ‘messy’ and ‘loving the drama’
The former TOWIE star, 33, featured in most of the unseen clips shown as producers focused in on his silly comments in Saturday’s episode
And it seems some fans have grown tired of the reality star, as they took to Twitter to write: ‘Urgh, why is there so much time given to Joey Essex on #loveIsland? I’m not here for it.’
Others added: ‘Can we move on from Joey Essex not being able to say words and onto the girls screaming at each other?’; ‘Joey is 33 and talks like a teenager, what’s with the “sick”’.
Another joked: ‘joey essex makes me feel like albert einstein sometimes’.
After watching another clip of Joey and Samantha discussing their dislike of Avatar, another wrote: Get Joey and Samantha out of the damn villa… Anime and Avatar slander?’
Meanwhile other viewers included the star of being ‘messy’ and ‘loving the drama’ after he instigated the fall out between Harriett and Ciaran on Friday night’s episode.
After Joey told Harriett that he thought Ciaran liked Nicole more than her, Joey called Ciaran over to tell Harriett whether he liked her more or not.
After Ciaran confirmed he liked Nicole more, Harriett was left furious as Joey sat back and watched the drama unfold before encouraging her to spread her wings.
Fans wrote: ‘Joey instigated too much of what happened last night’; ‘Joey loves mess and drama. wym you’re calling mans to ask “who do you like more?’
After Joey told Harriett that he thought Ciaran liked Nicole more than her, Joey called Ciaran over to tell Harriett whether he liked her more or not
And it seems some fans have grown tired of the reality star, as they took to Twitter to write: ‘Urgh, why is there so much time given to Joey Essex on #loveIsland? I’m not here for it’
Meanwhile other viewers included the star of being ‘messy’ and ‘loving the drama’ after he instigated the fall out between Harriett and Ciaran on Friday night’s episod
‘Joey thinking about his next plot for tomorrow’; ‘joey essex is so MESSY AND IM LOVE IT’.
However another seemed to be enjoying the male drama as they added: ‘Joey, Ronnie and Ciaran are really carrying the show’.
Bosses at the network are thrilled to have signed Joey for this summer’s series, which has put the show back on the map after several series that not only struggled with ratings but also failed to dominate the TV conversation as it did for the first four years since its launch in 2015.
The 2019 finale drew an audience of six million, compared to just one million for the Love Island All Stars finale earlier this year.
‘It was a proper light bulb moment,’ an ITV insider tells me, of the decision to recruit him. ‘Joey is a friend of the channel and it is well known that he was looking for love so a brainwave came.’
Fans were divided by Joey’s surprise entrance, some called it ‘iconic’ while others argued that the dating show should be for ‘normal people’ and not existing celebs.
Joey is currently coupled up with Samantha, 26
Fans say that at the age of 33, he is ‘way too old’ to be in there. Many are asking why he would want to be on there because ‘he’s closer to 40 than some of the other contestants are to 30’
In particular, it prompted discussion because, at 33, he is significantly older than the other contestants.
In previous series participants have been as young as 19, though this year’s crop is slightly older, with the youngest male 21 and the youngest female 24.
Fans say that at the age of 33, he is ‘way too old’ to be in there. Many are asking why he would want to be on there because ‘he’s closer to 40 than some of the other contestants are to 30’.
One said on social media: ‘Transfer him to [reality dating show] My Mum Your Dad immediately.’
But as a TV insider pointed out: ‘Joey is older than the normal cast but he doesn’t necessarily act or seem 33. But the one thing is that he is very good television, he’s game and he is a laugh.
‘He has got people talking about Love Island again and he has also put himself back on radar.’
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well – I’m good at picking up on people’s personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar.
NAME: Patsy Field
AGE: 29
FROM: Orpington
OCCUPATION: Office Administrator
WHAT DO YOU WANT THE ISLANDERS TO KNOW? I’ve got something very special about me which is my disability, it’s a condition I was born with called Ebs Palsy. It doesn’t define who I am , but it makes me a little different, although I’ve learnt to get on with it and it’s never held me back.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? My friends would say that I’m the loudest person in the group, I’m the one who’s always up for doing a dare, the life and soul of the party. My family would say that I’m bossy and that it’s always my way or the highway, they’d say I rule the roost.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweet Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I’m the kind of guy that if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I’d be there at any time of night.
NAME: Harriett Blackmore
AGE: 24
FROM: Brighton
OCCUPATION: Dancer & Personal Shopper
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’ll bring the entertainment for everyone in the Villa, whether that’s making the girls laugh or making the boys turn their heads, I’m sure that I’ll bring the drama.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Being a bit of an IT girl in Brighton, I’ve done personal shopping for the rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker the YouTuber.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I’d bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I’m somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Samantha Kenny
AGE: 26
FROM: Liverpool
OCCUPATION: Makeup Artist
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I will definitely bring some fire, I’m very opinionated and wear my heart on my sleeve. I’m really bubbly too so I’ll definitely have a laugh as well as bringing some scouse glamour.WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t get out enough, I work weekends and tend to not go out in Liverpool anymore. If I want a night out I go down to London as I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type.
NAME: Munveer Jabbal
AGE: 30
FROM: Surbiton, Surrey
OCCUPATION: Recruitment Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I haven’t found the right girl, I’m quite picky and have high standards. Dating in London is horrible. You don’t know who’s single… but now you’re putting me in a place where everyone’s single so there’s no issues around that. CLAIM T0 FAME? I’m mates with Spencer Morgan (Piers Morgan’s son). We met when I moved to Fulham in 2018.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’ve been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it’s fun. I’ve enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I’m out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ronnie Vint
AGE: 27
FROM: South East London
OCCUPATION: Semi Professional Footballer
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I want someone that’s family orientated, caring and career minded. Lookwise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Bradley Dack is my best friend and he and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always looks out for me.
NAME: Jess White
AGE: 25
FROM: Stockport
OCCUPATION: Retail Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work. I know what I want and I’m not easily pleased. When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men – men don’t always want that.
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I love a set of white Turkey teeth but a good set of Turkey teeth. I would say personality traits, you have to be family orientated. You have to be tall, you can’t be shorter than me, I can’t be having to question whether I can wear heels around you and what height of heels I can wear. If you’re vertically challenged, it’s not for me.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I’m a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think that’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
CLAIM T0 FAME? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
NAME: Uma Jammeh
AGE: 23
FROM: Islington, north London
OCCUPATION: VIP host / model
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I feel like I’ve been so unlucky in love! It’s all been underwhelming so far. I don’t know what the reason is, I think it’s them, as it can’t be me!
CLAIM TO FAME? I was born in a closet in the hospital! There were no rooms left, my poor Mum!
NAME: Joey Essex
AGE: 33
FROM: Chigwell, Essex
OCCUPATION: Reality star
CLAIM TO FAME? The Only Way Is Essex
FAMOUS EXES: Joey was in a relationship with fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014 with the pair getting engaged before they split. He has also been spotted locking lips with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He also dated his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.
NAME: Omar Nyame
AGE: 25
FROM: Croydon, London
OCCUPATION: PE Teacher
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? People always assume that I’m a player and a flirt but really and truly that’s not me.
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