Love Island has kicked off with the surprising revelation that The Solely Method Is Essex star Joey Essex, 33, will probably be participating within the ITV present as its first celeb contestant. Whereas we had been shocked, the present ended on a cliffhang earlier than the villa may react to its new bombshell islander. Get a glimpse of their reactions right here…
Talking concerning the revelation, Nicole joked: “No, that's not taking place!” Present host Maya Jama responded: “He's not some passing visitor, he's really right here.”
Joey confirmed he's “staying right here for the great child,” earlier than praising the islanders, including: “I like what I'm seeing… I can positively see a little bit of a sparkle in someone's eye.”
Joey could have a day when he steals a lady from one among their {couples}, and the villa nonetheless hasn't gotten over it, with Mimi telling the digital camera within the Seaside Hut: “Joey Essex might be the largest plot twist to occur on Love Island. “Nonetheless, will any lady really wish to date him?
© PhotographerTalking about his technique, he stated: “My technique is simply to get to know everybody, I wish to get to know all the ladies on a private degree and discover out who I can get together with probably the most… Clearly, I’ve to maintain my playing cards near my chest.”
He later spoke about selecting one of many ladies, which would go away one of many boys single, saying: “It's clearly been powerful as a result of I've had the prospect to get to know all you ladies on a very good degree. And clearly I've had the prospect to get to know all you boys on a very good degree – I feel we're shut and we're getting on effectively however that is Love Island.”
© PhotographerThe brand new group will get to know one another higher in a recreation of cellphone roulette, the place every islander will draw a cellphone from a field and the one whose cellphone it’s must full a problem, resulting in some kissing. Mimi kissed Ayo, who’s the islander she desires to 'couple up with', saying afterwards: “I'll give her her compliments – it was a very good kiss.”
Harriet additionally carried out a lap dance for Ciaran, whereas Joey was given the dare to kiss three islanders of his selection, with the TOWIE star selecting Samantha, Harriet and Nicole.
© PhotographerIn the meantime, there's already some drama happening within the villa, as Ronnie was dared to kiss the 2 islanders he thinks have the most effective our bodies, and he selected Jess and Harriet, which left Samantha unimpressed.
Taking to the Twitter website often called X to debate the present's opening episodes, one particular person wrote: “Joey Essex's agent by no means stops… he's actually been on each actuality present within the UK.” One other particular person added: “Joey Essex approaching to Love Island with a bang was not on my 2024 bingo card.” A 3rd particular person wrote: “Joey Essex turning up within the Love Island villa as a full-fledged contestant stunned me. Truthful play, as disappointing because it was, it was a twist.”
