Why Joey Essex and Jessy Potts split two months after Love Island

23 September 2024, 10:42

Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have broken up two months after meeting on Love Island – here’s why.

Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have confirmed they’ve split almost two months after they left the Love Island villa.

The couple had a turbulent time on the show, with Joey at first re-kindling things with his ex-girlfriend Grace Jackson before he had his head turned by Jessy.

The couple were dumped from the villa days before the final, after their castmates branded them ‘least compatible’ but after the show they tried to prove people otherwise, even discussing plans to have kids in a joint shoot with OK!

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But two months on Joey and Jessy have split, following claims from fans Joey was 'faking' his feelings for Jessy on the show.

Why did Joey Essex and Jessy Potts split?

Joey and Jessy split after deciding to be friends instead, with no real reason given for the breakup.

They confirmed their split to the tabloids, with Joey explaining: "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 added that she ‘appreciated’ their experience together on Love Island, but things weren't meant to be.

“I’m so grateful to everyone who supported us and look forward to all of the exciting opportunities ahead," she said.

At the time of writing Joey has removed any pictures of him and Jessy from his Instagram while Jessy has kept hers up. Jessy has now addressed their break up on social media, in particular her TikTok where she referenced having a 'post break up glow up'.

Their breakup comes just a week after they attended the NTAs together, walking the red carpet in matching black and white ensembles.

And days prior, Jessy had joked about ‘tip-toeing’ around Joey’s house in lingerie, after his cameo on Selling Sunset season 8 came out on Netflix, six months after he filmed it.

In his brief appearance, real estate agent Chelsea Lazkani showed Joey around a house in the Hollywood Hills and told him to imagine a girl ‘tip-toeing in lingerie’ in his kitchen as he admired the view.

Co-stars Matilda and Sean also recently announced their breakup.

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