Joey Essex has sparked rumours he has traded in one Love Island star as a girlfriend for another.
The 34-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex star marked a shift in his reality show career earlier this year when he entered the Love Island villa as a contestant. During his time on the island, the notorious Lothario bonded with Leicestershire lass Jessy Potts, 35, and the pair saw their romance bloom beyond the villa.
However, the romance was short lived once back on British soil and the couple split within two months of being out of the view of day-round cameras. Now rumours are rife that Joey is secretly dating Samie Elishi - who was a contestant on Love Island during season nine in 2023.
Fans of Joey and Samie, 24, have noticed that they pair have been flirtatiously liking each others's social media content - sparking speculation that romantic shenanigans are afoot. Many have taken to social media themselves - including the platform Reddit - to share theories.
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ITV)One wrote: "Joey Essex and Samie Elishi? They seem to be liking each others posts alot ... from what I can remember he barely liked Jessie’s and they were an actual couple. Anyone have tea?" However, one fan responded to ask: "Is Samie single?" And another observed: "Wasn’t she dating Harry from the only way is Essex?? What happened there."
Earlier this year, it was reported that Samie had started dating comedian Harry Lee, 28 - but now it is being suggested they have split. The pair had reportedly first grown close after being friends - and have now decided that's how they would be better to be classed.
A source told The Sun: "In recent months they have grown apart and decided it was better to remain friends. They tried their best to make things work but some things just aren't meant to be.They decided to call it quits but wish each other the best." It is suggested that Samie and Joey would now be clear to date each other. The Mirror has contacted representatives of both for comment.
Fans were surprised to see notorious Lothario Joey sign up to Love Island this year - as he allegedly wanted to find a wife on the series. When his involvement was uncovered, a source told the MailOnline: "Joey has signed up to Love Island for all the right reasons. He's 33 years old and really wants to find someone he can settle down with, he wants a wife and to have children one day.
"Not many people know the real Joey, over the years he's hidden behind his reality TV persona but being on Love Island will give him the opportunity to show his true self. He doesn't need fame, followers, or the prize money... He's excited to meet someone and can't wait to start dating."
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