Love Island fans convinced Joey Essex is being paid as his fee is ‘revealed’
After thinking long and hard, the Towie legend decided to couple up with Samantha Kenny.As she was in a couple with Sam Taylor, it meant the tattooed hunk’s time in the villa was over.



The GirlsAnd now fans are convinced Love Island bosses have splashed the cash to get Joey in the TV villa.However, an insider has revealed Joey is being paid exactly the same as his fellow islanders – £375 a week.Dumped:
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A second wrote: “I just had a thought?? Is Joey Essex being paid a fee for this??? And if he wins, will he get the prize money as well as an appearance fee?“He hasn’t been paid an appearance fee or any money at all for signing up to the show, not a penny.His arrival meant he had to steal one of the girls from the OG boys.The former Towie hunk shocked fans on Monday night as he was introduced as the first ever celebrity bombshell.
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They explained to MailOnline: “Joey is being treated like any other Love Island contestant, he’s playing by the same rules and won’t be given any preferential treatment.LOVE Island fans are convinced Joey Essex is being paid for his time in the villa.Taking to social media, one said: “I wonder how much they paid Joey Essex to be on here?”
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“On Love Island, it is all about the exposure and for Joey, it means more than that too… He’s looking for someone to settle down with, so it’s not about the money he can make on the other side.”
Love Island is back on the box with a brand new batch of sexy islanders all looking for love this summer.
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- Sam Taylor – Hairdresser Sam Taylor was first to go after Joey Essex stole his girl.