Rumors Love Island bosses ‘spent budget’ on Joey Essex shut down as he causes drama
Joey Essex has been caught up in not just a secret mission, but multiple drama-filled storylines on Love Island. He’s the first celebrity to walk into the villa in its history and viewers think he’s getting paid. Whether Joey Essex is winding Josh up or getting into a heated discussion with his partner, Jessy, he’s […]
Joey Essex has been caught up in not just a secret mission, but multiple drama-filled storylines on Love Island. He’s the first celebrity to walk into the villa in its history and viewers think he’s getting paid.
Whether Joey Essex is winding Josh up or getting into a heated discussion with his partner, Jessy, he’s involved in beef somehow. Love Island pulled all the strings to get him in there, but fans have questions.
Joey Essex ‘getting paid’ rumors
Rumors Joey Essex is getting paid a salary to appear on Love Island are circling. This has not been confirmed, but drama the King of Essex is getting involved in have fans convinced he’s not there for free.
It’s believed Joey is being treated in the same way as the other contestants when it comes to fees. Those who find themselves on Love Island are usually paid £375 a week to cover rent and bills back home.
A source told Reality Tidbit, “Joey is receiving the exact same treatment as all other islanders,” confirming he is no different to anyone else. Due to his celebrity status as ‘King of Essex’, fans thought otherwise!
GRV Media and Reality Tidbit have contacted Love Island and Joey Essex’s reps for comment.
Fans think bosses ‘spent budget’
When the Love Island couples enjoyed dates in the villa on the July 25 episode, fans jumped to conclusions and were led to think these are their final dates for the entire season.
Many felt the budget had been spent on Joey’s entrance into the Mallorca villa but that’s simply not the case. One wrote, “they spent all their budget on Joey and now the islanders are stuck at this firepit.”
Another penned, “Is Joey getting paid by the word or #loveisland,” while a fan said, “All these fake Grace and Joey arguments, they are trying to earn their keep for an undisclosed amount itv have paid Joey.”
Every drama Joey faced in the villa
Joey has been embroiled in drama from the moment he walked in. He entered as a bombshell and won over Sam, who he ended up ditching to recouple with Grace, before his former girl was dumped.
We all thought Joey was infatuated with Grace, and while he was for a short time, Jessy came in and swept him off his feet. He claimed they were “so different” and even stayed loyal to Jessy in Casa Amor.
Although his relationship has stayed pretty steady with Jessy, he played footsy with bombshell Lola and even wound Jessy up during a heated argument about his “secret mission”.
His secret mission involved Joey bringing it up – which was when Mimi asked him to collect Ayo for a chat on the terrace in private – time and time again, insinuating Mimi was sitting on the floor “seductively”.
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