Love Island SPOILER: Joey Essex confronts Omar after Grace reveals he’s been flirting with her ahead of Maya Jama’s surprise arrival in the villa
By Milly Veitch For Mailonline[1]
Published: 15:13, 23 June 2024 | Updated: 17:36, 23 June 2024
Sunday’s episode of Love Island will see Joey Essex hellbent on not being pulled into a love triangle, as he confronts Omar Nyame for flirting with Grace Jackson.
The TOWIE star, 33, reignited his romance with the social media marketing coordinator, 25, after they reunited in the villa following a short-lived holiday romance last year in Ibiza.
He was initially left gobsmacked when she walked through the doors, however was soon seen sharing a steamy snog in the pool before an X-rated night away together.
Clearly invested in the model, it appears that Joey is feeling threatened after Grace reveals that Omar, 25, has been exploring a connection with her.
Sunday night will see the reality star pulling the PE teacher for a chat to call him out for flirting with Grace.
Sunday’s episode of Love Island will see Joey Essex (pictured) hellbent on not being pulled into a love triangle, as he confronts Omar Nyame for flirting with Grace Jackson
The TOWIE star, 33, reignited his romance with the social media marketing coordinator, 25, after they reunited in the villa following a short-lived holiday romance last year in Ibiza (pictured together)
Clearly invested in the model, it appears that Joey is feeling threatened after Grace reveals that Omar, 25, has been exploring a connection with her (pictured)
Sitting beside the firepit, Joey begins by saying: ‘Obviously mate, you’ve got to understand I am hearing things…Grace has told me you’ve said a few things.
‘She’s told you to behave….apparently you’ve been flirting with her.’
Omar interrupts to fume: ‘But at the same time I’m going about my business…then I’m asking what’s been said and I ain’t being told what’s been said. So, that’s annoying me even more now…’
Joey tries to insist: ‘I’m not trying to embarrass you.’
But Omar points out: ‘But in the same breath you’re saying it’s no competition, it’s no competition and I’m thinking, I ain’t even trying to compete with you. Why did you say it then?’
Talking things through Omar explains his side to Joey and the pair come to an understanding and hug it out.
As Grace watches from afar, how will she and Joey navigate this bump in the road?
It comes in contrast to reports from The Sun[2] that the pair will share an ‘explosive row’[3] over Omar flirting with Grace.
Sunday night will see the reality star pulling the PE teacher for a chat to call him out for flirting with Grace
Omar interrupts to fume: ‘But at the same time I’m going about my business…then I’m asking what’s been said and I ain’t being told what’s been said. So, that’s annoying me even more now…’
Talking things through Omar explains his side to Joey and the pair come to an understanding and hug it out
As Grace watches from afar, how will she and Joey navigate this bump in the road?
A source told the publication: ‘Joey cares about Grace and was livid when he heard Omar was flirting with her behind his back.’
They added: ‘It all came to a head on Thursday night.
Joey pulled Omar aside to talk it out and explain how he and Grace were getting serious so Omar needed to back off.
‘It escalated from there and they were like a pair of rutting deer – physically squaring up to each other, in each others faces and arguing. The other lads pulled them apart.’
It comes after Millie Cour[4]t claimed this year’s Love Island bad boy Joey has a game plan and knows how to ‘put on a good show’[5] after starring on reality TV for 13 years.
The Love Island 2021 winner, 27, praised bosses for ‘upping their game’ for series 11 as she described the former TOWIE[6] star’s behaviour as ‘iconic’ because he’s ‘bringing the drama’ to the show.
The influencer insisted that Joey ‘knows what he is doing’ and is ‘putting on a good show’[7] as she shared her thoughts on the latest series.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Millie said: ‘His [Joey’s] was a really good entrance and I think that it was pretty iconic and he’s been really iconic. He’s obviously been bringing the drama, which is always good.
‘And well, it’s Joey Essex[8], he’s been in lots of reality TV[9] shows before, so I feel like he knows what he’s doing.
He’s putting on a good show. It’s what we all want to see.’
It comes in contrast to reports from The Sun that the pair will share an ‘explosive row’ over Omar flirting with Grace
It comes after Millie Court (pictured) claimed this year’s Love Island bad boy Joey has a game plan and knows how to ‘put on a good show’ after starring on reality TV for 13 years
While Grace and Joey still haven’t divulged the ins and outs of their secret romance, Joey and Grace revealed they met in Ibiza on holiday last year
It seems the duo have both missed their ‘intense romance’ as producers reportedly had to edit scenes from their night in the hideaway for being too x-rated scenes
She continued: ‘Drama at the end of the day is what keeps people watching Love Island, isn’t it. So as long as he keeps bringing that, then he’ll stay in.
‘I think it was pretty iconic of Love Island to sign him though, everyone was really shocked and wasn’t expecting it because in the past it’s just been ex-Islanders coming in and I think now obviously Love Island has stepped away from that and just getting celebrities in general to come in, so they’ve upped their game.’
While Grace and Joey still haven’t divulged the ins and outs of their secret romance, Joey and Grace revealed they met in Ibiza on holiday last year.[10]
Grace admitted she and Joey continued their holiday fling for months after the trip ended, spending nearly every day together.
Joey and Grace, who kept each other off their social media[11], carried on dating despite her living in Manchester while Joey was in Essex.
During a previous episode, Grace told Nicole Samuel: ‘So, we met last year in Ibiza and it’s actually funny because he’s not my type at all.
We had a bit of a holiday romance. It carried on when we were back home.
‘It was quite intense. We were seeing each other for a few months.
It kind of ended a little bit frosty to be honest and we’ve not really spoken since.’
It seems the duo have both missed their ‘intense romance’ as producers reportedly had to edit scenes from their night in the hideaway for being too x-rated scenes.
After Joey and Omar’s talk, the Islanders will be left shocked as Maya Jama makes a surprise arrival in the villa to announce the latest dumping (pictured)
The host, 29, will be putting on a show stopping display in a lowcut orange dress with daring cutouts to flash her toned midriff
The Islanders who were all lounging on the sun beds as Maya entered, can be heard gasping with Sean Stone muttering: ‘My God’ under his breath
The brunette bombshell announces that over the last few days, the public have been voting for their favourite couples, with those with the least votes being at risk of being dumped
After Joey and Omar’s talk, the Islanders will be left shocked as Maya Jama[12] makes a surprise arrival in the villa to announce the latest dumping.
The host, 29, will be putting on a show stopping display in a lowcut orange dress with daring cutouts to flash her toned midriff.
Showing off her long legs as she struts through the villa, she greets the shocked Islanders, saying: ‘Hello my loves!’
The Islanders who were all lounging on the sun beds as Maya entered, can be heard gasping with Sean Stone muttering: ‘My God’ under his breath.
The brunette bombshell announces that over the last few days, the public have been voting for their favourite couples.
With the exception of newbies Mathilda Draper and Konnor Ewudzi, the couples with the least votes will be at risk of being dumped from the villa.
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS[13]
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man.
I like dressing up so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well – I’m good at picking up on people’s personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweet Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful.
I’m the kind of guy that if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I’d be there at any time of night.
NAME: Harriett Blackmore
AGE: 24
FROM: Brighton
OCCUPATION: Dancer & Personal Shopper
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’ll bring the entertainment for everyone in the Villa, whether that’s making the girls laugh or making the boys turn their heads, I’m sure that I’ll bring the drama.
CLAIM T0 FAME? 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.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I’d bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I’m somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold.
The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me. 
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’ve been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it’s fun. I’ve enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I’m out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that.
I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ronnie Vint
AGE: 27
FROM: South East London
OCCUPATION: Semi Professional Footballer
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I want someone that’s family orientated, caring and career minded. Lookwise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too.
CLAIM T0 FAME? Bradley Dack is my best friend and he and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always looks out for me.
NAME: Jess White
AGE: 25
FROM: Stockport
OCCUPATION: Retail Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work.
I know what I want and I’m not easily pleased. When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men – men don’t always want that.
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I love a set of white Turkey teeth but a good set of Turkey teeth. I would say personality traits, you have to be family orientated.
You have to be tall, you can’t be shorter than me, I can’t be having to question whether I can wear heels around you and what height of heels I can wear. If you’re vertically challenged, it’s not for me.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I’m a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think that’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
CLAIM T0 FAME? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in.
It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
NAME: Uma Jammeh
AGE: 23
FROM: Islington, north London
OCCUPATION: VIP host / model
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I feel like I’ve been so unlucky in love! It’s all been underwhelming so far. I don’t know what the reason is, I think it’s them, as it can’t be me!
CLAIM TO FAME? I was born in a closet in the hospital!
There were no rooms left, my poor Mum!
NAME: Joey Essex
AGE: 33
FROM: Chigwell, Essex
OCCUPATION: Reality star
CLAIM TO FAME? The Only Way Is Essex
FAMOUS EXES: Joey was in a relationship with fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014 with the pair getting engaged before they split. He has also been spotted locking lips with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He also dated his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.
NAME: Omar Nyame
AGE: 25
FROM: Croydon, London
OCCUPATION: PE Teacher
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? People always assume that I’m a player and a flirt but really and truly that’s not me.
NAME: Grace Jackson
AGE: 25
FROM: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Model and social media marketing coordinator
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? No guys have good communication and it’s painful.
I like someone who doesn’t take themselves and life too seriously. My lifestyle can put guys off a little bit, I like to go out and go abroad a lot. They can’t keep up with my lifestyle.
It’s the life that I want, and it helps with my business.
NAME: Wil Anderson
AGE: 23
FROM:Whitley Bay
OCCUPATION: Quantity surveyor
WHY DID YOU WANT TO GO ON LOVE ISLAND? I wanted to be single for the last year because I’ve been in two serious relationships from the age of 18 but, now I feel like it’s time to put myself back out there. I want to feel that love again
NAME: Tiffany Leighton
AGE: 25
FROM: Hertfordshire
OCCUPATION: HR co-ordinator
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? I’m fit, I’m bubbly and I don’t care what anyone thinks. I’ll bring some spice, spontaneity and bring my best flirting game.
NAME: Matilda Draper
AGE: 24
FROM: Beckenham
OCCUPATION: Recruitmant Consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING? I want to bring sunshine to the Villa, I’m lighthearted and don’t take myself too seriously.
If things get too serious in the Villa I’m going to throw in a little joke or a ‘would you rather’.
NAME: Konnor Ewudzi
AGE: 28
FROM: Cornwall
OCCUPATION: Barber
WHY LOVE ISLAND AND WHY NOW? I am ready to find somebody.
I’ve been in a couple of relationships and now feels like the right time as I have learnt from past relationships.
I’ll be able to pick out the red flags now.
References
- ^ Milly Veitch For Mailonline (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ The Sun (www.thesun.co.uk)
- ^ the pair will share an ‘explosive row’ (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Millie Cour (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Joey has a game plan and knows how to ‘put on a good show’ (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ TOWIE (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Joey ‘knows what he is doing’ and is ‘putting on a good show’ (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Joey Essex (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ reality TV (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ revealed they met in Ibiza on holiday last year. (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ kept each other off their social media (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Maya Jama (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS (www.dailymail.co.uk)