Love Island’s Jessy Potts addresses Joey Essex split after he joins celeb dating app
LOVE Island bombshell Jessy Potts has addressed her split with Joey Essex in a frank comment after he joined an A-List dating site.
The Sun exclusively reported how the former TOWIE star had signed up to matchmaking app Raya – just weeks after the pair’s break-up.
Joey, 34, who previously signed up to dating service Huggle in 2022, can now be found on Raya, where his profile lists him as living in Dubai.
The ITV2 stars released a heartbreaking statement in September after things came to an end.
Now Jessy, 25, has been quizzed on potential regrets after meeting her ex on Love Island – in awkward scenes which saw her “steal” him away from his ex Grace Jackson.
The model launched a question and answer box on her Instagram page as she told fans she had time to answer questions during her trip to see her family.
One promptly asked: “Was going on Love Island worth it in your opinion?”
She was quick to respond: “Absolutely!
“It was the best thing I’ve ever done, without a doubt.
I had so much fun doing it, have been given incredible opportunities since leaving the villa and despite it not working on the outside, I did meet someone I liked and had the best summer ever with an amazing group of people.”
Joey and Jessy battled split rumours since leaving the villa, with their busy schedules meaning they were unable to spend time together.
SAD STATEMENT
Joey released a statement on their split and was first to tell us: “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.”
Jessy then 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.”
Love Island Series 11 - who's still together?
The 11th series of popular ITV2 dating show Love Island created plenty of new couples - but not all of them have managed to go the distance.
- Mimii and Josh – Split: After two months together, the show’s winners revealed it was over after mounting speculation. Mimii said: “Unfortunately things aren’t going to work out between us right now”
- Nicole and Ciaran – Still together
- Matilda and Sean – Split: The couple, who reached the final, opted to go their separate ways just a month after series 11 wrapped. They each announced news of the separation through statements posted on Instagram.
- Jess and Ayo – Split
- Jessy and Joey – Split: Seven weeks after the villa, the pair confirmed their split. Joey told us: “Unfortunately, we have decided to call an end to the relationship but I hope we can continue to be friends.”
- Grace and Reuben – Split: Grace and Reuben were eliminated just before the final. They mutually decided to call time on their relationship after struggling to make it work in the real world thanks to their conflicting, busy schedules.
- Jess W and Hugo – Split: The couple – who got together during the Casa Amor stage – split just days after leaving the villa. Meanwhile, Hugo was seen snogging former Love Island contestant Charlotte Sumner.
- Harriett and Ronnie – Split