Joey Essex’s nan looked as youthful as ever as she sat beside TOWIE’s James ‘Diags’ Bennewith in the Dancing On Ice audience during Sunday night’s live final.
Cheered on by the pair, Joey, 32, and partner Vanessa Bauer were pipped to this year’s crown by Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson and professional skater Olivia Smart.
However, it was the rare appearance of granny Linda Sims’ – who took Joey under her wing following the tragic death of his mum, Tina, when he was just 10 – that turned heads backstage.
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Joey’s fans have since taken to social media to share their reactions to how “gorgeous” granny Lindy is.
“Joey’s grandma is absolutely beautiful,” wrote one fan, as another swooned: “She’s a very sexy grandma.”
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A third admirer commented: “WOW she’s beautiful,” as a fourth gushed: “They’re such a beautiful family.”
Runner-up Joey later took to Instagram to share an afterparty snap of Linda partying with contestant and former EastEnders star Patsy Palmer with the blonde glamourous gran donning an all-yellow suit and heels.
Joey also had the support of his cousins Chloe, Frankie and Demi – dubbed the ‘British Kardashians’ for their own show ‘House of Sims’ – who watched on from afar in LA where they now reside.
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Chloe posted a video to the platform declaring: “Hey Joey, I just wanted to say you are doing really, really well.
“I’m so so proud of you, I’ve loved watching your journey and I’m sending you lots of luck all the way from LA.”
And sisters Demi and Frankie posted from the former’s account: “Hi Joey, Frankie and Demi here. Good luck for tonight we’re rooting for you.
“We’re so incredibly proud of you and we’ve got the whole family behind you, so go get it.”
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After finishing off their last dance on the ice together, meanwhile, fans pointed out that Vanessa looked “fuming” following the pair’s performance of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean’s routine.
Some claimed that Vanessa was mouthing instructions to Joey while they were on the ice.
Taking to Twitter, one fan penned: “Is it just me or did Vanessa not look pleased #DancingOnIce.”
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