Joey Essex
Joey Essex, former TOWIE star, enters the Love Island villa amid a tragic past. At 10, he lost his mother to suicide, who battled depression and illness. His healing journey, highlighted in a 2021 BBC documentary, reveals his emotional struggles and dedication to making his mother proud.
While TOWIE Star, 33, Close His Lighthouse (Image: ITV)
The Only Way Is Essex star Joey Essex is famous for his carefree and infectious personality, but the 33-year-old Love Island bombshell has also endured his fair share of heartache. JOEY Essex makes a shock return to the “Love Island” villa — as we reveal for the first time his heartbreaking upbringing after his mother died when he was just 10.
Joey Essex • Joey Essex On His Mum’s Depression And Illness
In 2001, the 10-year-old star faced tragedy when his mum, Tina, committed suicide after battling depression in secret. Her sister had been fighting candida, a sickness that results in stuff like bloating, tiredness, joint aches, and also depression. Her suicide, in which she hanged herself, had a devastating effect on Joey Essex and his siblings.
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Last year, in an emotional 2021 BBC documentary called Joey Essex: Grief and Me, the reality star spoke about the pain he had endured as he struggled to come to terms with his mother’s suicide. Joey Essex admitted it had been ‘well over 15 years’ before he even uttered his mother’s name: ‘But it was about two or three years ago, I think I was 27, where I kind of started to be able to say, “Mum”. He said the BBC played an important part in his recovery.
The pain and deeper therapy of Joey Essex
While sitting in on a therapy session with Dr Stephen Blumenthal in the documentary, Joey Essex was left in tears as he remembered the intense love his mother showed him during his upbringing. Tears in his eyes, he asked, She loved me. But why would she leave if she loved me that much? Joey Essex said: “I would give up all the stuff I have to spend one hour with her.
Joey Essex Remembering His Mum
Earlier this month, Joey Essex shared a sweet childhood snap of him lying next to his mother on Instagram, LANGUAGE TAG He captioned the pic, “It doesn’t get easier, but I do this all for you. The only person I’ve got to prove to is your mum. I am going just to keep wanting to make you proud.” Despite his ordeal, Joey Essex vowed to smile as often as possible and said he would one day be reunited with his mother.
When Joey Essex rocked up to Love Island
On the launch night of the new season of “Love Island,” the most surprising arrival was Joey Essex, the first celebrity bombshell to enter the villa. The former TOWIE star, who has been a mainstay of reality TV since 2011, also came second in the 2023 series of Dancing on Ice. The Only Way Is Essex star Joey Essex said he wanted to meet someone who likes him for who he is and not because of what they have seen on TV.
Joey Essex’s secret route to the Love Island Villa
Joey Essex: ‘Applies For Love Island Just Like Anyone Else, But Has To Avoid Spottings As He Heads To Series Location’ He said: “It’s a like a military operation — it’s wearing a mask, you’re on planes just overnight with all the other people, you’re wearing a mask when you’re eating — so let’s take a boat and stay in this villa in the mountains at Mallorca.”
Joey Essex’s emotional journey on “Love Island” exemplifies resilience, determination, and hope amidst tragedy. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. in Ireland.
