Joey Essex makes history as Love Island's first celebrity contestant

Joey Essex is a popular contestant on Love Island. He was the first celebrity to join the show this season. Joey is known for being on other reality dating shows like The Only Way is Essex, Celebrity Ex on the Beach, and Celebs Go Dating. In 2021, he made a documentary about dealing with grief after his mom passed away when he was young. Joey entered the Love Island villa confidently, saying he's ready to find his queen. He has a big following on social media, with millions of followers. Another former Love Island contestant, Joshua Ritchie, thinks Joey has a good chance of winning this season. The show had some surprises this season, including how couples were matched up. Love Island started as a celebrity show in 2005 and later became a show for regular people in 2015. The current season has a mix of contestants, including a mental health nurse, a recruitment manager, and a model. One contestant, Patsy, shared that she has a condition called Erb's palsy, which affects her arm. She revealed that she sleeps in the same room as her mother because she doesn't have a separate place to stay. Love Island is a popular dating show where contestants try to find love and form connections while living in a villa together.