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30 interesting facts about Joey Essex
If you love TOWIE's Joey Essex, here are 30 coolest facts you need to know!
Joey Don Essex was born on July 29, 1990 in Brentwood, England.
He became famous in 2011 after appearing in the ITV2 TV series The Only Way Is Essex.
He is the most popular TOWIE member with over 3.5 million followers on Twitter.
Sister Frankie Essex and cousin Chloe Sims are also on the show.
Joey has a watch collection worth £ 75,000.
He wears a wristwatch over his ankle and has tried to turn it into a trend.
On July 26, 2012, Joey Essex was attacked and robbed by two men posing as TOWIE fans, the attackers pulled knives from them and stole a £ 10,000 Rolex watch.
Although he clearly has knowledge of watches, Essex revealed on ITV's A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
Joey was 10 years old when his mother, Tina, was shocked to end her life at 37 after suffering from depression.
If Joey had to choose between white teeth and fake tanned teeth, then he would choose white teeth.
Joey coined the word "Reem" which basically means hot.
In 2011, Essex released her first single titled Reem, however, the song did not chart in the UK.
On March 8, 2013, Joey launched a line of hair products called Joey Essex: D’Reem Hair.
Joey's favorite takeaway is Chinese.
Joey's favorite restaurant is Nando's.
TOWIE's cast (series 3) filmed the cover of Wham's Last Christmas!
Joey says one of his idols is Justin Bieber.
On March 23, 2013, he opened a store called Fusey in his hometown of Brentwood.
It took Joey four times to pass her driving test.
He hates spiders.
On September 12, 2013, Essex launched two fragrances, Fusey aftershave for men and My Girl for women.
Joey's favorite cake is chocolate cheesecake.
Joey Essex revealed that he does not know how to blow his nose in I'm A Celebrity.
Joey Essex proposed to TOWIE star Sam Faiers in March 2013 after having been in a relationship (both going and coming) for several years, she accepted, but they broke up again in June 2013.
Joey says he hates that when people don't know the difference between a hair dryer and a hair dryer!
He often wears shoes that are too small for his feet because he feels like his feet are too big!
He loves the walnut whip!
When Joey was young, he used to shave his head.
Joey Essex was rushed to hospital after a monkey bite while in South Africa on January 10, 2014.
Joey coined the word "numsay" which means "Know what I'm saying?".
