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LOVE Island's Joey Essex was completely mobbed by fans, as he rode around London on a bike.

Just weeks after the hit ITV show came to an end, the reality TV personality star seems more popular than ever.

Joey Essex was spotted out and about in London as he rode a bike
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Joey Essex was spotted out and about in London as he rode a bikeCredit: Splash
Wherever he went, the former Towie star was mobbed by fans
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Wherever he went, the former Towie star was mobbed by fansCredit: Splash
He posed for selfies with many of his admirers as he stopped to grab some lunch
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He posed for selfies with many of his admirers as he stopped to grab some lunchCredit: Splash

Joey, 34, is known for his many appearances on reality TV such as Celebs Go Dating, I'm A Celebrity, and Dancing On Ice.

But it is his most recent stint on Love Island that has caused such a stir amongst fans.

He tried his best to have a quiet day out with his friends as he donned a casual long-sleeved black t-shirt.

The former Towie star rode around Mayfair on a bike with pals, before they attempted to stop off at Sheesh for a spot of lunch.

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However, as soon as he got off his two-wheeled vehicle, Joey was bombarded by excited fans.

Looking casual in matching black shorts and trainers, he seemed to be in good spirits as he mingled with his waiting audience.

He was beaming from ear to ear as he rode all the way from department store selfridges to the luxury Turkish establishment.

It's been just weeks since his stint in the infamous Mallorca villa, but it seems he is more popular than ever.

The star posed for different selfies and group shots with a number of different admirers.

Reality fans of all different ages all clamoured to get a prized photograph with the star, before he hit the club circuit in the evening.

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This comes as Joey and his partner Jessy Potts have been accused of staging a 'showmance' by cynical fans.

The duo were booted off the long-running dating show show just before the final.

But despite declaring they were "exclusive", the duo have enjoyed separate social engagements since leaving the villa.

Whilst Joey was seen with fans at Pryzm in Kingston, Jessy, 25, went out on her own night with pals.

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  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.

This comes after he revealed his plans to quit reality TV as he looks for a stateside career across the pond.

When appearing on ITV's This Morning, he told host Josie Gibson: "I'm taking a huge break.

"I feel like I've done every reality show possible now. I don't think I'd really want to do Strictly.

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"I'm just taking a break. I've got some opportunities over in America at the moment so I feel like I might maybe take it over there."

People of all different ages clamoured for a prized picture with Joey
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People of all different ages clamoured for a prized picture with JoeyCredit: Splash
He seemed to be in good spirits as he played along with requests
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He seemed to be in good spirits as he played along with requestsCredit: Splash
Joey was all smiles after he rode all the way from Selfridges to Sheesh restaurant with his pals
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Joey was all smiles after he rode all the way from Selfridges to Sheesh restaurant with his palsCredit: Splash
He was greeted by fans wherever he went just after his Love Island stint
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He was greeted by fans wherever he went just after his Love Island stintCredit: Splash

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