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Joey Essex ex-girlfriend list: From Love Island 2024’s Jessy Potts & Grace Jackson to Rita Ora and Stephanie Pratt
The first ever Love Island celebrity bombshell has dated some pretty well-known names
JOEY Essex’s romantic life has been a whirlwind of high-profile relationships, each filled with drama and intrigue.
The Love Island star, who returned to reality TV on Big Brother 2024, has had many connections that have shaped his journey in the spotlight, including his split from Jessy Potts.
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Who has Joey Essex dated?
Joey Essex has had several notable relationships over the years.
From his early romance with Sam Faiers to his connection with Jessy Potts, his love life has been a captivating mix of passion, heartbreak, and reality TV drama.
Jessy Potts
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Joey Essex and Jessy Potts confirmed their split on September 18, 2024.
The break up came just seven weeks after they left the Love Island villa together.
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The couple met during their time in the villa, where they quickly became one of the more popular pairs.
Despite their initial connection, both Joey and Jessy cited their busy schedules as a significant factor contributing to their breakup.
Jessy said that they "tried to make it work", but the demands of their post-villa lives made it challenging to maintain their relationship.
Joey expressed a desire to remain friends, wishing Jessy the best in her future endeavours.
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Jessy echoed these sentiments, expressing gratitude for their shared experiences on Love Island but acknowledging that their relationship simply wasn’t meant to be.
Grace Jackson
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Before dating Jessy, Joey was linked to Grace Jackson, with whom he reportedly enjoyed a whirlwind romance for around six weeks in early 2024 after meeting in Dubai.
However, their relationship ended abruptly, leaving Grace feeling "hurt and confused" by Joey’s decision to break up.
The situation took an unexpected turn when Grace entered the Love Island villa on June 13, 2024, much to Joey’s shock.
Vanessa Bauer
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Joey was rumored to have had a brief romance with Vanessa Bauer during their time on Dancing on Ice in 2023.
The pair became quite close while training for the show, which led to speculation about their relationship status.
Despite the chemistry they shared on screen, Vanessa consistently denied the rumours, stating that they were just friends.
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They finished runners-up in the final in March 2023, but their connection appeared to fizzle out shortly after the show ended.
By May 2023, Joey confirmed he was single and indicated that he couldn’t see a future with Vanessa, emphasising that their relationship was more about friendship than romance.
Brenda Santos
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Joey and Brenda started dating in May 2020 after being introduced through mutual friends.
Their romance quickly became quite serious, with Joey even introducing Brenda to his family during a socially-distanced 30th birthday bash.
Brenda revealed that they had an active physical relationship, reportedly "romping at least once a day."
Despite the initial whirlwind romance, the couple's relationship was short-lived, lasting only about five months.
By October 2020, reports surfaced that Brenda had moved out of Joey's mansion in Essex and into her own place in London.
The split seemed to come as a surprise to many, as they appeared to be enjoying their time together.
After the breakup, Brenda expressed feelings of sadness about how things ended, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a relationship in the public eye.
Rita Ora
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Joey's connection with Rita Ora garnered attention in early 2020 when rumours swirled about a wild night they shared.
It was reported that Joey was spotted entering Rita's mansion after a night out, leading to speculation about a potential romance.
According to Joey's ex-girlfriend Lorena Medina, their relationship sparked tension, resulting in Lorena breaking up with Joey due to his 13-hour stay at Rita's home.
Despite the speculation, both Joey and Rita have denied any romantic involvement, stating that they have known each other for years and are merely friends.
Joey emphasised that there was nothing more than friendship between them, while Rita's team supported this assertion, dismissing any rumours of a romantic link.
Lorena Medina
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Lorena Medina and Joey Essex met during Ex On The Beach and began dating shortly after.
Their relationship seemed to be going well, with Joey introducing Lorena to his hometown of Chigwell, Essex, and even allowing her to move into his home in September 2019.
However, their romance took a dramatic turn in early 2020 when Lorena reportedly ended the relationship following rumours about Joey's involvement with singer Rita.
The breakup was fuelled by an incident where Joey was photographed entering Rita's home late at night.
Despite both parties denying any romantic connection, the speculation contributed to the tension between Joey and Lorena.
Their relationship officially ended in February 2020 after a heated argument, showcasing the challenges of navigating a romance under the scrutiny of reality television and public attention.
Sabreena Diamond
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Sabreena and Joey Essex were linked romantically in 2018 after they were spotted together on a date night at Tulley Shocktober Fest.
Their relationship went public when they attended the premiere of King of Thieves together, where they were seen getting cosy and enjoying each other’s company.
However, their romance was short-lived.
Joey was later seen kissing Love Island star Ellie Brown at a party while still supposedly dating Sabreena, leading to speculation about the nature of his relationship with both women.
Despite the initial excitement surrounding their relationship, it seemed to fizzle out quickly, with Joey confirming his single status not long after.
Ellie Brown
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Joey Essex and Ellie Brown were first linked in October 2018, shortly after Ellie had left the Love Island villa.
Their connection began to attract attention when Ellie shared a video of herself kissing Joey on social media in November 2018, igniting speculation about a budding romance.
However, their relationship didn't last long.
Despite the initial chemistry, Joey and Ellie were not serious, and their connection was characterised more by fun and flirtation than a deep commitment.
They eventually parted ways, but their split seemed amicable, with Ellie later stating that their relationship was not one of animosity.
The pair later came face-to-face during a celebrity edition of Ex On The Beach..
Georgie Purves
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Joey and Georgie Purves were linked romantically in May 2017 when they made their public debut at the launch of Joey's clothing line in London.
Their relationship attracted attention as they enjoyed vacations together in glamorous destinations like Dubai and Ibiza.
While Joey referred to the relationship as a "casual thing," the couple seemed to enjoy each other's company during their time together.
However, their romance did not last long, and they eventually parted ways.
Joey later characterised their relationship as more of a fun fling rather than a serious commitment, emphasising that it was more about enjoying the moment than building a long-term connection.
Stephanie Pratt
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Joey and Stephanie Pratt began dating in 2016 after they met while appearing on the reality show Celebs Go Dating.
Their relationship quickly gained attention due to their undeniable chemistry, and they were often spotted together in public, sharing affectionate moments, including a steamy kiss in Joey's swimming pool.
However, their romance was short-lived, lasting only three months.
Joey ended the relationship in October 2016, reportedly feeling overwhelmed by the time they spent together in London and the demands of Stephanie's life in Chelsea.
He described their relationship as a fun experience but felt that the pressure of being in a serious relationship was too much for him at the time.
Following their breakup, both parties moved on, with Joey continuing to navigate his various high-profile romances in the reality TV scene.
Charlotte Stuchfield
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Joey and Charlotte Stuchfield were romantically linked in 2015, with their relationship attracting attention due to their shared social circles and lifestyle.
Joey described Charlotte as "really young" and noted that she struggled to understand the pressures of his life in the public eye.
Despite their differences, he appreciated her easy-going nature and lack of paranoia about the limelight.
The couple's relationship was reportedly a "casual thing".
Although Charlotte expressed interest in taking their relationship further, including asking for a key to his home, Joey was hesitant about deepening their commitment.
Their romance was short-lived, reflecting Joey's pattern of engaging in fun, yet fleeting relationships, and they eventually parted ways without any public drama.
Amy Willerton
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Joey and Amy Willerton were rumoured to be dating in 2013 when they both appeared on the reality show I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!.
Their chemistry in the jungle was evident, leading to speculation about a romantic connection between the two.
However, their relationship was somewhat ambiguous, as they were seen flirting and spending time together, but neither confirmed a serious romance.
After the show, Amy opened up about the difficulties she faced in navigating the attention that came with their rumoured relationship.
She expressed that while Joey had a strong management team supporting him, she felt somewhat isolated and overwhelmed by the public scrutiny following their time in the spotlight.
Ultimately, the romance fizzled out, and Amy moved on to focus on her career.
Amber Turner
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Joey and Amber Turner were first linked in 2012 during a time when Joey was in an on-again, off-again relationship with fellow Towie star Sam Faiers.
Their romance was marked by flirtation and intrigue, as they were seen together in various social settings, leading to speculation about the nature of their connection.
However, their relationship did not develop into something serious, and it was overshadowed by Joey's complicated ties to Sam.
Sam Faiers
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Joey and Sam Faiers began dating in 2011, becoming one of TOWIE’s most iconic couples.
Their relationship was marked by intense passion and drama, leading to numerous ups and downs.
They were one of the original Essex duos, often showcasing their romance on the show, which contributed to their popularity.
In 2012, Joey famously proposed to Sam during a romantic trip to Dubai, and she accepted, though their engagement was short-lived.
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The couple's relationship ultimately ended in September 2014, during a TOWIE holiday in Marbella.
The breakup was complicated, as they remained on good terms despite their tumultuous history, and both have continued to support each other in their respective careers.
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