Joey Essex is Love Island's oldest-ever contestant - but he's still looking for the 'love of his life'
ok.co.ukJoey Essex left Love Island viewers baffled as he made an appearance as the very first bombshell of the series. Known for starring in The Only Way is Essex, Joey waltzed into the villa during the very first episode on Monday 3 June leaving his fellow contestants and viewers at home completely floored - particularly when he revealed his age.
At 33, Joey is the oldest contestant to ever enter Love Island. Prior to Joey’s entrance the oldest was 31 years old - Marcel Somerville, Paul Knops and Jordan Ring.
With some participants being just 21, Joey is over 10 years their senior. But despite being on the more mature age side, Joey reveals he’s there to find love.
Joey told The Sun before entering the villa that he was hoping to find someone who liked him for him rather than the man they ‘see on TV’.
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