Joey Essex's former fling Jess Wright has spoken out about the TOWIE star joining the cast of Love Island as a bombshell after he entered the villa earlier this week Love Love Island? Our Factor 50 email brings all the goss direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Love Love Island? Our Factor 50 email brings all the goss direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Joey Essex 's former flame and TOWIE co-star Jess Wright has spilled the tea on his surprise Love Island appearance. The reality TV heartthrob, known for his cheeky charm, sent shockwaves through the villa and among viewers when he strutted into the Love Island scene this Monday . It's been mere days since Joey's grand entrance, yet he's already stirring up a storm, causing a stir with his antics on the popular ITV2 romance show.
Joey is currently coupled up with Samantha Kenny , from Liverpool, but both contestants have said they'll speak to other people if they come into the villa. His declared quest for love has the audience split, with some, such as Katie Price, even suggesting he's there more for the money than for romance . His debut was nothing short of dramatic, as it led to an immediate dumping after he picked a lady to pair up with.
While Joey's working his magic in the villa, Jess - who famously locked lips with him back in their 2011 TOWIE days - dished out her thoughts on his latest TV venture. She confessed: "I haven't watched it, but I've obviously seen it all over [social media]." "I think it'.
