Joey Essex at The Sun’s “Who Cares Wins” Awards 2023
Who is Joey Essex?
London-born TV figure Joey Essex entered the world on July 29, 1990.
He attended West Hatch High School in Chigwell, Essex.
After losing his mother Tina to suicide at age ten, Joey became an ambassador for Child Bereavement UK in 2014.
He opened up about her passing and his own mourning in the documentary Joey Essex: Grief and Me on BBC Three, which aired in June 2021.
He gained fame on TOWIE, starting as a supporting character in the second series with his cousin Chloe Sims.
By series three, he was a main cast member, joined by his sister Frankie in a supporting role.
When was Joey Essex on The Only Way is Essex?
Essex joined The Only Way Is Essex during its second season in 2011 and soon became a regular face on various other high-profile TV shows.
Competing in Splash! in 2013, he faced elimination in the second heat, and later that year announced his exit from Towie to join the jungle cast of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, finishing fourth.
In 2014, he was featured in Educating Joey Essex, which evolved into a series, and went on to win The Jump in 2015.
Essex joined Celebs Go Dating in 2016, appeared on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2020, and joined Celebrity Ex on the Beach. He took part in Dancing On Ice in 2023, finishing second with Vanessa Bauer.
Is Joey Essex married and does he have any children?
Joey Essex is neither married nor a father.
His prior engagement to Sam Faiers from Towie ended, followed by on-and-off again relationship developments, but they ultimately parted ways for good in 2014.
Who has Joey Essex dated?
Seeking love after experiencing relationship misfortunes, Essex decided to join Love Island.
After a fling on Ex On The Beach led to dating Lorena Medina in 2020, he also had brief encounters with Amber Turner during a hiatus with Sam Faiers.
While insisting his relationship with Amy Willerton was merely friendship during I’m A Celebrity in 2013, he later connected with Made in Chelsea’s Stephanie Pratt during Celebs Go Dating, though it was short-lived.
In 2020, he denied romantic ties with Rita Ora and subsequently had a five-month romance with Brenda Santos. Following a relationship with I’m A Celebrity’s Maria Thattil, Essex went on to date Dann Vanessa Bauer, his Dancing on Ice partner in 2023.
FAQs
FAQs about Joey Essex
What shows has Joey Essex been on?
Joey Essex has been on The Only Way is Essex, Splash!, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, Educating Joey Essex, The Jump, Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Celebrity Ex on the Beach, and Dancing On Ice.
Did Joey Essex win Dancing On Ice?
No, Joey Essex finished second on Dancing On Ice alongside professional skater Vanessa Bauer.
Is Joey Essex related to Chloe Sims?
Yes, Joey Essex and Chloe Sims are cousins.
What is Joey Essex known for?
Joey Essex is known for his reality TV appearances, most notably on The Only Way Is Essex and for his comical and endearing persona.
Has Joey Essex released any books or other media?
Joey Essex has released an autobiography titled “Being Reem” and has been the subject of several documentaries following his life and career.