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Inside Joey Essex's tragic childhood as TOWIE star appears in Love Island villa as first ever celebrity contestant


Following Joey's surprise appearance as a Love Island bombshell, here is a look inside the star's tragic childhood - which saw him have to deal with the unexpected death of a close family member.

You wouldn't look at me as a tall guy covered in tattoos and think that I make girls' hair look pretty for a living. Being a bit of an IT girl in Brighton, I've done personal shopping for the rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker the YouTuber. I'm really bubbly too so I'll definitely have a laugh as well as bringing some scouse glamour.WHY ARE YOU SINGLE?I don't get out enough, I work weekends and tend to not go out in Liverpool anymore.

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