Joey Essex enters the Love Island villa as ‘first celebrity contestant’ in new series

The TV star said he was 'the king of Essex' who wanted to find his 'queen'
Joey Essex enters the Love Island villa as ‘first celebrity contestant’ in new series

Joey Essex (Ian West/PA)

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024 - 09:40
Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter

Reality TV star Joey Essex has entered the Love Island villa in a surprise twist.

The ITV dating series returned on Monday, introducing more contestants to the villa, with host Maya Jama making an entrance in a white frock.

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