Love Island Welcomes Celeb Guest Joey Essex as Surprise Contestant

In an unexpected turn of events, the latest season of the hit reality TV show Love Island welcomed its first celebrity contestant, none other than TV personality Joey Essex. The 33-year-old former star of The Only Way Is Essex expressed his quest for love as he entered the luxurious villa in Majorca, Spain, joining a fresh lineup of hopeful singles.

The show, hosted by Maya Jama, premiered by introducing a cohort of new contestants who wasted no time in getting to know each other. Just as the Islanders settled in, the surprise arrival of Joey Essex added a twist to the unfolding drama, with the charismatic star declaring himself as the ‘king of Essex’ on a mission to find his ‘queen’.

Reports suggest Essex decided to apply for Love Island himself, keeping his involvement under wraps until his grand entrance. Speaking exclusively before his villa debut, Essex shared his hopes of leaving the island with his newfound love, emphasizing his current single status and desire for a genuine connection.

Joey Essex’s TV journey includes appearances on various reality shows like I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, and more, setting the stage for his Love Island endeavor. His unexpected entrance stirred reactions among the other contestants, setting the stage for potential drama and romance in the upcoming episodes.

As the pairs were freshly formed based on their initial impressions, the addition of Joey Essex to the Love Island cast promises an exciting turn of events for fans and contestants alike. With the villa now hosting its inaugural celebrity contestant, the dynamics within the group are sure to shift, adding intrigue and anticipation to the unfolding love stories in Majorca.