Joey Essex

Former TOWIE star Joey Essex is among the celebrities taking to the rink for Dancing on Ice 2023.

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Dancing On Ice returns this Sunday and Joey Essex is just one of the famous names taking to the ice – here's all you need to know about his dating history…

The pair were linked after they left the jungle and pictured looking close a number of times, but they later split with Amy saying the attention on them as a couple was difficult. The pair were super serious and Joey described her as the "love of his life" but the pair split soon after he was pictured leaving singer Rita Ora's house after a night out. From 2011 to 2014, he was in a serious relationship with fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers. In the past, Joey has been linked to a number of other faces in the public eye. Australia at the beginning of 2022, he was rumoured to be dating fellow contestant Maria Thattil, who described Joey at the time as "gorgeous". At the end of 2022, Joey was reported as being single, but he was linked to a couple of other people earlier in the year.

Joey Essex has revealed a nasty injury he suffered in Dancing on Ice training which left him unable to do basic tasks - including tying his shoelaces up.

So I had to get my laces done up for about a month." Speaking to Digital Spy, Joey said: "I hurt my fingers, I couldn't do my laces up. In a previous interview, Joey discussed his injury. The injury, which Joey said left his bone exposed, required stitches and heavy strapping to cover it over. Joey Essex has revealed a nasty injury he suffered in Dancing on Ice training which left him unable to do basic tasks - including tying his shoelaces up. During his training alongside his ice skating professional partner Vanessa Bauer, who Joey recently confirmed he was also dating, the former Only Way Is Essex star sustained a finger injury after suffering a heavy fall.

Joey Essex is best known for his days of 'reem' big hair and extremely tight trousers on The Only Way is Essex but he has appeared in a plethora of TV shows ...

The TOWIE icon had clearly gotten the bug for competitions, though, and went on to appear in a tonne of celebrity specials. Joey's mum died when he was just 10 years old and he has been open about his grief, featuring in BBC3 documentary Joey Essex: Grief and Me in 2021. In 2013 he ditched Essex for the jungle and competed in I'm a Celebrity... Maura quickly rubbished the claims on Twitter but Joey His older sister Frankie was 13 at the time and both children were raised by their dad Donny following the tragedy. They split "for good" in October 2014. The star came fourth in the competition. "Smiling as much as possible. Should come in handy on I've been dealing with it my whole life." Now he is taking to the ice for yet another challenge. Joey really does have a competitive spirit.

The former Towie star, 32, tipped backwards and almost chopped his finger off with his own skate just days into his training. Advertisement. Joey Essex was ...

. . We know you’re having fun, but relax.’ I was being funny and was like, ‘Yeah I will. I hurt my fingers, I couldn't do my laces up. "At the start it was doing up my laces... You are very intimate and it can happen. "They said, ‘You need to slow down.

The former TOWIE star, 33, gushed over the brunette beauty, 26, in awkward exchange following their impressive performance.

WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I've not done much ice-skating but I am so excited for the opportunity. I'm terrified but can’t wait - I just want to make the most of this whole experience.' Stay tuned and see you on the ice.' [ partner ](/tvshowbiz/dancing-on-ice/index.html) [Vanessa, and confessed that he 'doesn't know' how married people take part in the show. WHAT DID THEY SAY?: 'I'm so excited. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. For her most recent Dancing On Ice presenting duties, the star put her best foot forward in this fishtail gown by Rasario. Joey's opening performance impressed the judges, as judges Jayne Torvil and Chris Dean both scored him 6.5 points, with the latter saying: 'Tonight I think you stole some hearts, that was a great performance. She completed her look with heels by Sophia Webster and jewellery by Astrid & Miyu. Holly's fabulous frock is adorned with crystal embellishment, tulle fabric, a sweetheart neckline and a theatrical train. You're close and you are touching each other's legs . [Other celebs competing in this year's series](/tvshowbiz/article-11622879/Dancing-Ice-2023-LOOK-Patsy-Palmer-struggles-Ekin-Su-C-lc-lo-lu-takes-tiumble.html) include football legend John Fashanu, olympic gymnast Nile Wilson, Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher, Drag Queen and TV personality The Vivienne, comedian Darren Harriott, actress and West End star Carley Stenson and The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran.

He received 27 points and widespread praise for his and professional skating partner Vanessa Bauer's sophisticated ice dance. Joey Essex and Vanessa Bauer ...

I felt so proud.” [Jill Scott](/topic/jill-scott), who was seated nearby, said it was a “real honour” to be there as she loves the programme. [Joey Essex](/topic/joey-essex) said they were “crying” watching him skate in the opening episode of Dancing On Ice as he was “so serious”.

Dancing on Ice host Holly Willoughby asked a very pointed question to Joey Essex after he opened Sunday night's show.

we literally spend so much time together on the ice so it is nice to er... she's easy on the eye," as Holly told him: "Yes she is an she's an excellent skater!" She is beautiful, she is a lovely girl and we get on really well. When he appeared as a guest on Lorraine a few days earlier, the Scottish host told him: "So of course, everybody says you're going out. TOWIE favourite Joey was one of six celebs to make his skating debut on Sunday's launch show, performing alongside Vanessa, a former winner of the show, to classic track Mack the Knife. Pausing for a few seconds, Joey replied: "Well yeah, I mean...

Joey Essex made no attempt to hide his affection for his 'beautiful' Dancing On Ice partner Vanessa Bauer ahead of their first skate.

It’s just nice to be happy.’ It’s nice to be with someone who… [Where is Dancing on Ice 2023 filmed as celebrities prepare to take to the rink?](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/dancing-on-ice-2023-where-is-the-itv-show-filmed-18101231/?ico=more_text_links) [Holly Willoughby all smiles and fresh-faced backstage at Dancing On Ice with Phillip Schofield after boxing night out](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/15/holly-willoughby-all-smiles-at-dancing-on-ice-after-night-out-at-boxing-18103974/?ico=more_text_links) [played coy over romance rumours ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/10/dancing-on-ice-joey-essex-plays-coy-on-vanessa-bauer-romance-rumour-18072081/)between him and Vanessa, seemingly failing to flay-out deny speculation when grilled by Lorraine Kelly. [Perri Kiely](https://metro.co.uk/tag/perri-kiely/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1).