Joey Essex ‘ready to start trying for a baby’ with Jessy Potts days after Love Island as they reveal future plans
JOEY Essex has revealed he’s ready to start trying for a baby with Jessy Potts days after the pair left Love Island.
The 34-year-old fell head over heels for Jess, 25, on the ITV2 hit dating show this summer.
Now, the pair have already discussed starting a family and Joey admitted that he plans on having eight children.
Joey told OK!: “We’ve already spoken about kids.
“We both want a big family. But we’re having a bit of a tiff at the moment. She wants four, I want eight. Imagine how great that would be?”
Chiming in, Jessy said: “Oh, my God, eight!? Joey would make a great dad, though, there’s no doubt about that,” to which Joey added: “And Jessy would be an amazing mum.
“We’d be such good parents. I’m ready. I’d do it tomorrow. Maybe even tonight!”
They were also quizzed on what they like most about each other.
About Joey, smitten Jessy said: “He’s very cheeky. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he’s always got my best interests at heart.”
And about Jessy, her new man said: “I like that she’s not a ‘yes’ girl. She tells me how it is. She’ll tell me when I’m right or wrong. Jessy is with me for real reasons. And I’m very wise on that.
“I can really tell when I’ve met a girl and all she cares about is fame, followers and everything else that comes with who I am. I know Jessy’s not about that. She’s actually with me for me.”
The duo fell short of making this year’s Love Island final after being eliminated during a shock show twist.
Love Island producers welcomed back all previous islanders from the season, many of whom had quarrels or issues with Joey.
The dumped islanders were asked to vote one couple out and due to many having issues with Joey’s behavior, his couple received the most votes, sending Joey and Jessy packing.
During a recent interview with The Sun, Joey admitted that he did feel like a producer plant during his time on the show.
Joey told us: “We’re all there to find love but there needs to be a journey, there needs to be drama – so, you know, I had to be that guy.
Love Island All Stars 2025 rumours
Love Island All Stars will be back for its second series in 2025 - and rumours are already rife as to who will be making a comeback this time around.
After the second All Stars series was announced in May, show boss Mike Spender said: “Lots of people have been in contact about it, lots of fun people, from series one onwards.
“We cast it because we knew what was going on behind the scenes of who was getting with who and now even more stories have come out.
“I think we will now save ex-islanders for All Stars.”
One rumoured name for the next series is data engineer Harry Baker.
Harry, 25, arrived in the villa as a bombshell in Series 11. He soon ‘stole’ Grace Jackson after making his debut.
Arriving late in the run, he only lasted for a few days before being dumped alongside Lola Deloca.
Despite the hunk’s brief stint, viewers have called for Harry’s return.
One upset fan wrote: “Get you in All Stars next”, to which Harry cryptically replied by posting ‘shrugging’ emojis.
“I’d switch it on. I’d do my scene. If I was involved in someone else’s stuff it’s because I’ve been pulled in and dragged into that situation.
“I’ve just done what I’ve done because I’m filming a television show.”
Questioned about if he was the producers’ man on the ground, Joey told us: “I was put in a situation where I had to do what I had to do. Do you know what I mean? I’m there for a reason. I’m in Love Island to entertain.
“I didn’t really have much time off… I was very, very busy, active.
“I mean, do your readers actually think that I would go up to a girl in a challenge and kiss her in front of her boyfriend, whilst the girl that I actually have feelings for is stood next to her?”