TOWIE star Joey Essex has left fans shocked, not only with his appearance on the ITV dating series, Love Island, but also with a haircut that makes him look completely 'different' 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 TOWIE legend, Joey Essex , shocked fans of Love Island during the first episode as he was announced as the very first bombshell of the series. Joey’s reveal was declared by Maya Jama as the original contestants were gathered around the fire pit. And they were all shocked as she told the islanders that Joey was the surprise new addition to the series.
As the video cut to his introduction, Joey told viewers he was “looking for love” and after calling himself the “King” of Essex, he’s searching for his “Queen”. Something else about Joey's arrival that surprised viewers was his new look as he's ditched his signature dark locks for a buzzcut. And viewers were quick to note the change in appearance on social media.
One disgruntled fan wrote: “ Joey Essex looks so different. I don’t like it”. Another added: “joey essex looks a bit like Ron from season 9,no?” whilst a third commented: “The buzz cut I’m screaming!! #loveIsland ”.
#loveIsland Joey Essex has tried and failed to find love on @CelebsGoDating so now he's going through every other reality show is he?”. Despite.