The reality TV stalwart is the first ever celebrity on the ITV2 matchmaking series – yet his arrival sparked a slew of Love Island fan concern.Meanwhile, he insisted he can also “kick back” and “relax” when it comes to female attention – so some of the sexy stars might feel snubbed.

Another mused: “Joey Essex is 33…why on earth is he on #LoveIsland?!Yet the reality TV stalwart, 33, who has featured on everything from Dancing On Ice to Celebs Go Dating, also showcased a hot new look.Joey’s likely to be at the heart of the action in the villa, with his wicked sense of humour and Essex charm bound to shake up the partnerships of his co-stars.JOEY Essex left Love Island fans gobsmacked after his arrival in the Love Island villa – but what can we expect from the sizzling bombshell?

“Where are age appropriate OG’s and the OG girlies or even female stars from other shows. I’m sensing a pattern. I’m not liking.”His pal and former Love Island All Stars contestant Georgia Harrison, 29, confirms he’ll liven up proceedings, admitting he’ll be “so jokes.”Follow our live coverage of Love Island which continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.

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It came after the 33-year-old saw sparks fly with make-up artist Samantha Kenny, 27, as well as when he attracted the attention of recent bombshell Uma Jammeh, 23.

He added: “People are realising that I’m more picky than normal. There’ll be one little thing that I won’t like and then I’ll just be completely turned off. They told MailOnline: “Joey is older than the normal cast but he doesn’t necessarily act or seem 33.

Previously, some worried show viewers had noted how some of the girls in the villa in their 20s.”He has got people talking about Love Island again and he has also put himself back on radar.”

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Yet he’s no stranger to juggling the attention of a slew of stunning females – so he’ll likely fit right in to Love Island life.

What will Joey Essex bring to Love Island?

He told us: “I’m quite held back. I don’t just let girls come to me like that, do you know what I mean?
JOEY Essex’s spot in the Love Island villa has been defended after fans called out the age difference between the TOWIE star and some female contestants.
One wrote on X: “As much as I know I’m going to enjoy watching Joey Essex this is the 2nd time #LoveIsland has brought in an older Male reality star.
Speaking exclusively to us he said: “I feel like Joey Bond, the name’s Essex, Joey Essex. It felt like a military operation, not even the journey itself but the process of even getting through the application and to this point.
Love Island continues on ITV2.
“I can’t say the right words in a nice way, but basically what I’m I’m trying to say is I just don’t get with every girl, basically!”
He strolled into the villa with his fresh close-cut hairstyle and ripped abs on full display as he declared himself the ‘King of Essex’ – and it’s this cheeky chap attitude fans can certainly expect in the Mallorca villa.
“That’s my main aim and all I care about.
“Joey is older than the normal cast but he doesn’t necessarily act or seem 33
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Yet with the latter proving a decade younger than TOWIE alumni Joey, some fans threatened to call broadcasting watchdog Ofcom about the age difference.
The former TOWIE star is Love Island’s first-ever celebrity contestant and has certainly brought the drama in the first episode.
“ITV couldn’t find a more age appropriate (and relevant) surprise celeb entrant?!”
“I’m extremely single right now, so I’m praying that I’m going to walk out of the villa hand in hand with the love of my life.
On Celebs Go Dating in 2021 Joey threw the series into chaos as he dating two women at the same time.
As well as starring on TOWIE aged 21, telly fans will know Joey from shows including I’m A Celebrity… and Dancing On Ice.

The Sun was first to exclusively reveal Joey’s spot in the Mallorca compound.”Not put off, but I’ll just know she ain’t for me.”

Talking of the star signing up, they added to the publication: “Joey is a friend of the channel and it is well known that he was looking for love so a brainwave came.”TV Insideron Love Island

“I got on the plane to Ibiza. I made sure I wore my mask when I went out for dinner and then we got the boat over to Majorca to a villa hidden in the mountains in the middle of nowhere.”But the one thing is that he is very good television, he’s game and he is a laugh.He previously exclusively told us he’s “really picky” when it comes to finding the right girl – so he might be grafting hard and involved in a few coupling up switch-ups.

“It’s difficult for me to meet girls as they judge me based on a persona so I think this experience will allow people to see the real me.”Now a TV insider has fought his corner after one fan branded the situation “creepy.”