Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have split on Wednesday just seven weeks after leaving the Love Island villa.
The ITV2 stars, who met on the latest series of the dating reality show, confirmed the break up with TOWIE star Joey, 34, insisting he hopes to stay friends with Jessy, 35.
The pair said they ‘tried to make their relationship work’ but after leaving the Love Island villa it ‘just wasn’t meant to be’.
Joey told The Sun: ‘Unfortunately, we have decided to call an end to the relationship but I hope we can continue to be friends. I truly wish Jessy the very best with whatever she does in the future.’
Jessy added: ‘I appreciate the Love Island experience I had with Joey, we tried to make it work but it wasn’t to be.
Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have split on Wednesday just seven weeks after leaving the Love Island villa
‘I’m so grateful to everyone who supported us and look forward to all of the exciting opportunities ahead.’
