Joey Essex says he’s ready to have baby with Jessy Potts days after Love Island
The duo fell short of making this year’s Love Island final after being eliminated during a shock show twist.Joey told OK!: “We’ve already spoken about kids.


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. 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.”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.
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Despite the hunk’s brief stint, viewers have called for Harry’s return. “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.They were also quizzed on what they like most about each other.”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?”
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“I think we will now save ex-islanders for All Stars.”The 34-year-old fell head over heels for Jess, 25, on the ITV2 hit dating show this summer.
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.”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.”“I’ve just done what I’ve done because I’m filming a television show.”“I didn’t really have much time off… I was very, very busy, active.
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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.
Now, the pair have already discussed starting a family and Joey admitted that he plans on having eight children.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.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.
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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.


