Joey Essex and Jessy accused of massive showmance as Love Island fans spot ‘proof’ in new photos
LOVE Island fans have accused Joey Essex and Jessy Potts accused of having a massive showmance after spotting ‘proof’ in new photos.
The pair narrowly missed out on a place in this year’s final of the ITV2 show.
Since being back in the UK, the two have been busy navigating their new relationship.
They’ve loved sharing an insight into their love life on social media.
But some fans have pointed out that Joey’s latest Instagram post hasn’t included any snaps of his new girl.
In one he posed topless in a gym changing room, shared another selfie wearing a pink beanie and a snap of London town.
Sharing a selection of snaps of himself, Joey wrote: “back to my reality .”
One fan asked: “where’s Jessy.”
Just yesterday other fans spotted two massive clues that they are ‘on the verge of a split’.
They reckon Joey accidentally let it slip during a recent interview with This Morning.
He revealed he was quitting the UK to find fame in America
One took to Reddit to remark: “Not one time did he ever consider the fact that Jessy may or may not come with him to America – and quite frankly, I don’t think he gives a damn if she does.
“How will Jessy even get to America? Is she going to America?
“Logistically speaking, Jessy isn’t gonna stop her career to see her boyfriend filming on set for some reality tv show.”
They also added: “It’s also safe to say that he doesn’t take her feelings into consideration when he constantly says, in various interviews and also on Love Island, that he went to the villa for a laugh. Joey didn’t give a s**t who he was paired with, as long as he got into the final as promised (which completely landed flat on his face).
“All of this leads me to think that Joey’s always gonna look out for number one – himself.
Joey Essex's famous exes
Sam Faiers – Joey dated Towie co-star Sam Faiers from 2011.
The pair were one of the original Essex duos, and were together on and off for three years before ending the relationship for good in September, 2014.
Amy Willerton – Joey was rumoured to be dating his I’m A Celeb co-star Amy Willerton in 2013, when they both appeared on the show together.
The romance soon fizzled out afterwards and Willerton, who won the title of Miss Universe Great Britain said she found it difficult.
Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday newspaper, she said: “The attention after we left the show was really hard for me. While Joey had a strong management team behind him, I didn’t really have anybody in my corner.”
Stephanie Pratt – Made In Chelsea star and US born socialite, Stephanie Pratt, dated Joey for three months.
They fell for each other while appearing in Celebs Go Dating and shared a steamy kiss in Joey’s swimming pool.
But he dumped her in October 2016 for making him “spend too much time in Chelsea”.
Lorena Medina – Joey met model Lorena Medina on MTV reality show Ex On The Beach in 2019.
Their relationship seemed to be going well after Joey showed her around his hometown of Chigwell in Essex. But the pair split in February 2020.
Lorena had moved into his home in Chigwell, Essex, in September 2019, but they had a furious bust-up after he was snapped entering singer Rita Ora’s home in the early hours of the morning.
Rita Ora – Joey’s ex Lorena revealed to The Sun that she dumped Joey after he spent a wild night out with Rita Ora early in 2020.
He was holed up for 13 hours in Rita’s mansion after the pair had tried to avoid being seen together by taking separate cars between venues.
However, the pair have denied that there was anything romantic between them.
Joey said: “We have known each other for years. She’s a nice girl but we’re just friends.”
Vanessa Bauer – Joey was rumoured to have had a brief romance with Dancing on Ice pro skater Vanessa Bauer during his stint on the hit ITV show in 2023.
Rumours of the pair’s relationship circled for months in the lead up to the show airing, with Vanessa exclusively denying the whispers to the Sun in November 2022.
The pair came runners-up during the final in March – and while it seemed like they were close on the show, it appeared to have fizzled out shortly after.
By May 2023, Joey confirmed he was single and said he could not see a future for them after the final.
“Everything is me, me, me. Everyone called a spade a spade on day 52 – Joey is a game player who will always prioritise his career before anything else.”
Joey also didn’t attend Jessy’s homecoming party.
One said on the discussion website: “Joey only cares about Joey. Jessy is just an accessory to him and he doesn’t care what happens because he’s the main character. He wants someone to be around to support his greatness.”
“The only way I see their relationship lasting even the next few months is if an opportunity comes his way to do something with her, e.g. ‘Joey & Jessy take… something’ style of show,” a second chimed in.
But a third pointed out: “I mean you might be right but you’re also making huge assumptions about something you don’t really know a huge deal about.”
However Joey exclusively told The Sun how he has “found the one” in Jessy last week.