Known for his cheeky charm, dashing good looks, and lively personality, Love Island star Joey Essex has also earned a reputation as a ladies’ man.
From locking lips with reality television legends at boozy parties to seeing sparks fly in tense competition shows, Joey is always linked to someone or another. But now his love life is on full display, after he entered the famous Majorca villa.
Initially coupled up with Scouse beauty Samantha Kenny, Joey seemed to have it easy. But his attention soon turned to bombshell Grace Jackson – because they have plenty of history together.
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As fans watch his every move – whether that be a sneaky trip to the terrace or a naughty night in the Hideaway – Daily Star takes a look at his lengthy relationship history.
Vanessa Bauer
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Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer’s romance was brief but adored by fans. Paired together on Dancing On Ice, spectators questioned their relationship status throughout the competition, but Joey kept his cards close to his chest.
He dropped a few hints during the series, but it wasn’t until after the show ended that the pair confirmed their romance. However, their passionate affair was short-lived and quickly fizzled out.
Sam Faiers
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Joey first romanced his co-star Sam Faiers when they both appeared on ITV’s hit reality show, The Only Way Is Essex. Their love story began in 2010, and viewers watched their relationship blossom on the show.
A year later, the couple decided to go their separate ways but found their way back to each other in 2012, with Joey even popping the question to Sam that same year. But after another year together, the couple decided to split.
Sam Faiers has since found love with her beau Paul Knightley and they are now proud parents to three adorable kids.
Amber Turner
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Before she was even a glitzy TOWIE star, bombshell Amber Turner raised eyebrows when she was spotted leaving a club hand-in-hand with Joey in 2012. This cheeky rendezvous happened during Joey’s on-off romance with Sam and long before Amber’s own high-profile relationship with Dan Edgar, who happens to be an ex-pal of Joey.
It wasn’t long before sparks flew – the wrong kind – and a furious row erupted on TOWIE. Sam, discovering Joey’s antics with Amber, vented to sister Billie: “I’ve woken up this morning to find out Joey went home last night with another girl. Everyone saw it. He was with her all night.”
“He went home with her, he walked out the club holding her hand. They got a cab, just two of them, and went home.”
Stephanie Pratt
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In a twist of fate, while trying to fall for Joe Public on Celebs Go Dating in 2016, hearts fluttered between Joey and Made in Chelsea’s Stephanie Pratt.
It seemed like a match made in reality TV heaven, but sadly the spark fizzled out quicker than a supermarket firework, and they called it quits just a month later.
Lo and behold, Joey made a comeback on Celebs Go Dating again months later.
Ellie Brown
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The charming Essex lad was romantically linked with Love Island beauty Ellie Brown back in 2018. Back in October 2018, Ellie was spotted locking lips with Joey Essex after her split from Love Island beau Charlie Brake.
Just a month on, Joey and Ellie seemed to confirm their budding romance with an intimate kiss shared on Instagram. However, despite fans thinking Joey had finally found ‘the one’, their flame quickly died out just months later.
In a twist of fate, the ex-lovers clashed again on Celebrity Ex On The Beach in 2020.
Lorena Medina
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While charming viewers on Celebrity Ex On The Beach in 2020, Joey got cosy with model Lorena Medina. It looked like love was in the air as Lorena moved into Joey’s posh Essex pad following their stint on MTV.
But it all went pear-shaped when Joey was caught sneaking out of Rita Ora’s place after partying with mates until dawn. Lorena called it quits over the incident, leaving Joey single once more.
Joey and pop sensation Rita brushed off any hint of a fling, with Joey commenting: “We have known each other for years. She’s a nice girl but we’re just friends.”
Brenda Santos
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Not long after his split from Lorena, Joey found romance with stunner Brenda Santos. The pair’s love life was anything but low-key, with Brenda dishing the dirt that they were at it like rabbits, confessing they got down and dirty every day!
Brenda didn’t hold back on the goss, revealing: “We would have sex every day. Sometimes we would do it many times a day, depending on the mood.
“He was giving and generous in bed. Joey said he loved my body, especially my ‘bum-bum’ as you say in Brazil.”
Brenda moved in to Joey’s Essex home and met his family and close friends but after rowing during lockdown, the couple decided to go their separate ways.
Maura Higgins
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Joey caused an internet meltdown when he was snapped sharing an intimate kiss with former Love Island star Maura Higgins. As they both attended the Pride of Britain Awards in October 2022 things got hot and steamy when it was rumoured that the pair left together.
Finally breaking his silence on what took place, earlier this month, Joey said: “I don’t know! I can’t even remember.
“I mean all I remember is her tongue being down my throat to be honest!” he added.
Grace Jackson
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Grace entered Love Island as a bombshell – and Joey recognised her immediately, after they’d dated previously. The duo got together in summer in 2023, after they met in Ibiza.
They immediately rekindled things in the villa after things ended on “frosty” terms, according to Grace. They also had distance to deal with, as Grace is based in Manchester while Joey is in Essex.
But some fans were convinced Joey knew Grace would be entering the villa after noticing they’d worn matching Halloween costumes last year. Some even reckon they never broke up, and had the whole thing planned.
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