Joey Essex sparks Towie return rumours as he reunited with show star at a wedding
NEWLY-SINGLE Joey Essex fuelled rumors of returning to TOWIE after reuniting with his former co-star.
Joey, 34, left hit reality show The Only Way is Essex back in 2013 – but could he be making a return?
The star rose to fame after appearing on the popular Essex-based reality show between 2011 and 2013.
During his stint on TOWIE, fans saw him date Sam Faiers.
The couple had an on and off relationship for a few years and were even engaged.
Their engagement ended during a dramatic TOWIE trip to Marbella in 2014.
In 2013, Joey took a huge risk and quit TOWIE to pursue a career in entertainment.
Shortly after, he was approached to take part in the 2013 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.
However, fans think Joey might return to TOWIE after attending a friend’s wedding with his former co-star James Bennewith (aka Diags).
The pair looked dapper wearing suave black suits and dark shades.
Could Joey be rejoining his friends on the ITVBe reality show?
Since his departure from TOWIE, Joey has appeared on many reality shows, such as Splash (2013), I’m A Celeb (2013), The Jump (2015), Celebs Go Dating (2016–2019, 2021), Celebrity Ex on the Beach (2020), Dancing on Ice (2023), Love Island (2024).
Joey has also made money from investing in property over the years.
And is rumoured to appear on the Netflix real estate show Selling Sunset in a new series.
Joey is in talks to tour Hollywood homes with his cousin, Chloe Sims, a fellow TOWIE star, to find a place to buy in the US.
This comes after blonde bombshell Joey’s ex girlfriend Jessy Potts, 25, was seen cosying up to fellow Islander Ronnie Vint, 28, in the back of a taxi as they made their way to a White Fox Event.
The reality beauty was all glammed up in a stunning ivory dress as she sat next to a dapper looking Ronnie.
The pair were also joined by ex islander Lucinda Strafford, 24, however, the reality beauty was left third wheeling as eagle-eyed fans noticed how close Jessy and Ronnie looked.
Fans took to social media to comment on the potential new relationship, one user said: “Umm Ronnie and Jessy.”
“Jessy and Ronnie new couple???” another penned.
“Ngl Ronnie and Jessy would be something” added a third.
Joey and Jessy split just seven weeks after leaving the villa.
The Love Island stars confirming the news exclusively to The Sun, with Towie legend Joey, 34, insisting he hopes to stay friends with Jessy.
Speaking about the breakup, he said: “Unfortunately, we have decided to call an end to the relationship but I hope we can continue to be friends.
“I truly wish Jessy the very best with whatever she does in the future.”
And Jessy added: “I appreciate the Love Island experience I had with Joey, we tried to make it work but it wasn’t to be.
“I’m so grateful to everyone who supported us and look forward to all of the exciting opportunities ahead.”