Joey Essex

Joey Essex
Joey Essex interviewed by students of Ullswater Community College in 2017
Born Joey Don Essex[1]
(1990-07-29) 29 July 1990
Southwark, London, England
Occupation Television personality, DJ
Known for
Relatives

Joey Don Essex (born 29 July 1990)[2] is an English television personality. He rose to fame in 2011 after appearing in the ITV2 television series The Only Way Is Essex with several of his family and friends.[3] Essex and his sister Frankie left the show in 2013, although his cousin, Chloe Sims, remains on it.

In 2013, Essex took part in the first series of the celebrity diving show Splash! and the thirteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, where he finished in fourth place. In 2015, he won the Channel 4 reality series The Jump.

Career

Television

Essex first appeared in The Only Way Is Essex as a supporting cast member in series 2 with his cousin, Chloe Sims, but was then promoted to main cast in series 3 where his sister, Frankie joined as supporting cast. His other cousin, Charlie Sims joined as supporting cast during the ninth series. In 2011, the TOWIE cast recorded and released a single entitled "Reem";[4] the song did not chart in the UK. He also featured in a song with the cast of TOWIE series 3, "Last Christmas", originally released by Wham! in 1984. The cover peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart.

In December 2011, Essex appeared on a Christmas special of All Star Family Fortunes, with the TOWIE CAST, against the cast of Benidorm. He also featured on the Essex team against Benidorm in The Big Quiz in 2012. So far, he has made eight guest appearances on Celebrity Juice, twice in 2012 and six times in 2013, including regular appearances during the tenth series. He has also made guest appearances on Loose Women, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Daybreak, The Xtra Factor, This Morning and Through the Keyhole.[5]

In 2013, Essex competed in the first series of Splash! where he was eliminated during the "splash-off" in the second heat against television presenter Charlotte Jackson.[6]

On 13 November 2013, it was announced that Essex had quit The Only Way Is Essex.[7] Essex also appeared in the thirteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here![8] He was voted out on 6 December 2013 after 20 days in the jungle, finishing fourth behind Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter, fashion designer David Emanuel and former Westlife singer Kian Egan.[9] During his time on the show, Essex was close to Miss Universe Great Britain, Amy Willerton. Essex denied the rumours of the pair dating and confirmed they were just friends although he has since claimed they have kissed and slept together.

In March 2014, Essex starred in a one-off documentary called Educating Joey Essex, taking place in South Africa, narrated by Phillip Schofield. ITV2 later ordered a full series that began in June 2014.[10] In 2016 ITV announced that the series has been picked up for a seven part second series, the series will air in the summer 2016 with the first episode titled "The Queen's 90th Birthday".[11]

In 2015, Essex won the second series of Channel 4's reality show The Jump in 2015.

In 2016 Essex took part in the E4 reality dating show Celebs Go Dating. During his time on the show, Essex went on numbers of dates with noncelebrities, but halfway through the series Essex fell for another celeb taking part in the show Stephanie Pratt, which was against the show's rules; they carried on dating after the show had finished filming, but they broke up shortly after. It was later confirmed that Essex would return to the show for its second series, in 2017; this time it was stated in his contract that he could not go on any dates with any other celebrities during filming.

In 2017 he ranked no.4 in the Essex Power 100 list, being named the fourth most powerful person in Essex.[12]

Other ventures

On 8 March 2013, Essex launched a hair products range, Joey Essex: D'Reem Hair.[13][14] On 23 March 2013, he opened his shop Fusey in Brentwood.[15]

In July 2013, Essex appeared in the Volvic advert with then-girlfriend Sam Faiers on a tropical island where they both mimed "La Bamba".

On 12 September 2013, Essex launched two fragrances, Fusey aftershave for men and My Girl perfume for women.[16]

In February 2016, Essex appeared in adverts for Batchelors Cup-a-Soup.[17]

In May 2017, it was announced that Essex will be launching a clothing line titled DAFDEA.[18]

Personal life

Essex was engaged to fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers, but later split.[19] They reconciled later in 2012.[20][21] He then proposed to Sam in March 2013 and she accepted. However, they split again on screen in June 2013 following several arguments between the pair. In March 2014, they gave their relationship another go, but in October 2014, they split up 'for good'.[22]

Music releases

Singles

Single Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
 IRE
 NLD
"Reem" 2011 ——— non-album single
"Last Christmas"
(featuring cast of TOWIE series 3)		 33——

Albums

Filmography

Year Show Role Note
2011–13 The Only Way Is Essex Himself Main cast (Series 2–10)
2013 Splash! Contestant, Series 1 (Heat 2)
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Contestant, Series 13 (Finished in fourth place)
2014–16 Educating Joey Essex Presenter
2015 The Jump Contestant, Series 2 (Winner)
2016–present Celebs Go Dating Participant (series 1 & series 2)
Online Presenter (series 4—present)

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ Beth Hardie (3 May 2018). "Who is Joey Essex and what's his net worth? Former TOWIE star whose mum died when he was 10". The Mirror. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  2. ↑ Llewellyn, Angharad (27 July 2012). "TOWIE cast plan 80s party for Joey Essex". The Sun. London. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  3. ↑ "Joey Essex – TOWIE Faces". ITV. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  4. ↑ Shah, Kavi (19 June 2011). "TOWIE's Joey Essex signs record deal to release single called Reem". Metro. London. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  5. ↑ "Joey Essex". IMDb. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  6. ↑ Westbrook, Caroline (12 January 2013). "Joey Essex misses out on Splash glory as Eddie The Eagle triumphs". Metro. London. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  7. ↑ "Joey Essex is leaving TOWIE!". Heatworld. 13 November 2013. Archived from the original on 20 November 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  8. ↑ "I'm a Celebrity: Rebecca Adlington, Steve Davis, Joey Essex among cast – I'm A Celebrity News – Reality TV". Digital Spy. 13 November 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  9. ↑ "I'm A Celebrity 2013: viewers react with shock at Joey Essex's unexpected exit alongside Amy Willerton". Metro. London. 6 December 2013.
  10. ↑ "Essex gets ITV2 series". BreakingNews.ie. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  11. ↑ "Educating Joey Essex returns for a second series". 24 April 2016.
  12. ↑ "Lord Sugar named most powerful person in Essex, but who else made the list?".
  13. ↑ "Joey Essex Beach Spray 250Ml – Groceries – Tesco Groceries". Tesco.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  14. ↑ "Twitter / neonmanagement: JOEY ESSEX D'REEM HAIR". Twitter.com. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  15. ↑ "Twitter / JoeyEssex_: Very excited to announce that". Twitter.com. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  16. ↑ "Joey Essex poses with two-tone black and pink suit – pictures – The Only Way Is Essex News – Reality TV". Digital Spy. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  17. ↑ "Nice and thick: Joey Essex's new cup-a-soup advert". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  18. ↑ "Joeys new clothing line DAFDEA". Mail Online. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  19. ↑ Manning, Jenny (21 May 2012). "TOWIE's Sam Faiers and Joey Essex split". The Sun. London. Retrieved 8 July 2013. (subscription required)
  20. ↑ Martin, Laura (3 January 2014). "Joey Essex and Amy Willerton should have been together forever". Daily Mirror. London. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  21. ↑ Manning, Jenny (1 May 2012). "It's official – TOWIE'S Sam and Joey are back on". The Sun. London. Retrieved 8 July 2013. (subscription required)
  22. ↑ Greenwood, Carl (9 March 2014). "Joey Essex and Sam Faiers are back together the former TOWIE star says". Daily Mirror. London. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  23. ↑ "'The Only Way Is Essex's Joey Essex, Sam Faiers for 'Million Pound Drop'". Digital Spy. 4 July 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  24. ↑ "Joey Essex, Kym Marsh to face The Cube next month – TV News". Digital Spy. 26 March 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  25. ↑ "The Cube Episode 1 | presscentre". itv.com. 11 April 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.

Bibliography

  • Essex, Joey (2014). Being Reem (first ed.). London: Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 978-1-444794-328.
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