Love Island: Joey Essex reconciles with Josh after talent show disagreement

Love Island’s Joey Essex attempts to clear the air with Josh Oyinsan during Thursday evening’s episode.

The pair had a heated row the previous day following Joey’s talent show rap, where he brought up the sensitive ‘secret mission’ terrace situation.

In scenes to air, they head out into the garden, with Joey saying: ‘I just want to clear the air with you finally after yesterday, man to man, honestly Josh, I rate you as a person mate and I know we’ve clashed but I just want to let you know that it’s done.’

Joey goes on to explain: ‘I understand that it’s a sensitive subject for you and Mimii and I want you and Mimii to move forward and be the happiest couple ever.’

ITV2 viewers will have to wait to find out if Josh forgives Joey after his bizarre comment during Wednesday’s episode.

Love Island’s Joey Essex attempts to clear the air with Josh Oyinsan during Thursday evening’s episode

Joey goes on to explain: ‘I understand that it’s a sensitive subject for you and Mimii and I want you and Mimii to move forward and be the happiest couple ever.’

The former TOWIE star, 33, asked Josh, 29, if he was ‘offended’ by his ‘awkward’ talent show rap, where he brought up the ‘secret mission’ terrace situation.

The rap included mentions of all his fellow Islanders and as the klaxon to indicate his time on the stage was up went off for a third time, everyone applauded, but Joey quipped: ‘Wait, wait, wait. When I say secret – you say mission. Secret…’

This resulted in an awkward silence, with Joey asking: ‘Anyone? Well that didn’t go that well did it?’

In the latest episode, Joey and Josh got into a heated row over the incident, with the reality star asking: ‘Surely you aren’t offended by my rap?’

An unimpressed Josh responded: ‘Don’t patronise me’

Fans were less than impressed with Joey’s recent behaviour, with one penning on X: ‘OMG Joey can shut up cause he gets offended over EVERYTHING’;

‘Joey playing the victim is soooo bizarre’;

‘A situation is never funny if it’s affecting someone. In this case it affects four people. Joey and Sean are idiots for ignoring how they feel and being incapable of apologising. It’s giving CHILDISH’

Love Island fans were left fuming after Joey’s bizarre comment to Josh during Wednesday night’s episode

The former TOWIE star, 33, asked Josh, 29, if he was ‘offended’ by his ‘awkward’ talent show rap, where he brought up the ‘secret mission’ terrace situation

In the latest episode, Joey and Josh got into a heated row over the incident, with the reality star asking: ‘Surely you aren’t offended by my rap?’

Earlier in the week Mimii Ngulube, 24, tasked Joey to secretly send Ayo Odukoya to the terrace for a chat with her.

She was seen crawling on her hands and knees across the terrace as she tried to keep a low profile from the other islanders as she waited for him to join her.

When Joey pulled Ayo, 25, for a chat to tell him that Mimii, was waiting for him on the terrace, he walked away and said no, which led Mimii to be nominated for ‘Ultimate Fail’.

As the week went on Joey ramped u
p the drama, letting the other Islanders know during a game of ‘Couple Goals’ that he had taken part in a ‘secret mission’.

He then alluded to Josh who Mimii is coupled up with that there was something more to it, but he couldn’t tell him because it was ‘a secret’.

As Ayo didn’t come to the terrace, Mimii was up for the ‘Epic Fail’ nomination, with clips showing her sat ono the floor and Ayo saying no to Joey.

The former TOWIE star then turned to the villa and said: ‘I just felt like when I saw Mimii on the floor, I felt like it was a bit seductive.’

Love Island has been hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints once again as outraged fans fumed over Sean and Joey Essex’s behaviour in the villa.

During Sunday night’s episode, 253 viewers issued a complaint to the broadcasting regulator about Joey and Sean Stone’s treatment towards their fellow islanders during the Grafties Awards.

Ofcom confirmed that the complaints were related to the duo’s behaviour towards some of their contestants.

Tons of other fans also slammed the pair on X for continuously ‘pot-stirring’ and meddling in their rival’s relationships.

Love Island has been hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints once again as outraged fans fumed over Joey Essex (pictured) and Sean Stone’s behaviour in the villa

During Sunday night’s episode, 253 viewers issued a complaint to the broadcasting regulator about Joey and Sean Stone’s treatment towards their fellow islanders during the Grafties

Throughout his journey on the ITV dating show, Joey has caused a divide over his behaviour in his friendships and relationships, with some branding him a ‘master manipulator’.

Joey came under fire when he revealed Mimii’s ‘secret mission’, medaled with ex-fling Grace Jackson’s couple and disregarded Jessy Potts.

Meanwhile, unimpressed fans claimed Sean, 24, was acting out of character in a bid to secure the 33-year-old TOWIE star’s friendship.

Taking to X they wrote: ‘Sean and Joey may as well couple up’: ‘Sean is begging for that Joey Essex friendship’: ‘Not Sean turning Joey Essex into his idol’: ‘Is Sean not embarrassed? Everyone in the villa has clicked that he’s begging for Joey’s approval’.

‘Sean is really trying to stir the pot like his big brother Joey’: ‘Joey and Sean are genuinely baffling’.

Earlier this month, more complaints from outraged Love Island viewers were issued to Ofcom over the explosive Movie Night episode.

Some viewers were so upset by the heated scenes that they lodged official complaints with the broadcasting watchdog.

According to The Sun , a total of 55 complaints were written in, with Ofcom confirming many related to Nicole Samuel’s attitude towards Ciaran Davies.

During the episode, Nicole shouted at Ciaran as clips from his time in Casa Amor were played in front of the entire villa.

Ofcom confirmed that the complaints were related to the duo’s behaviour towards some of their contestants

Joey came under fire when he revealed Mimii’s ‘secret mission’, medaled with ex-fling Grace Jackson’s couple and disregarded Jessy Potts (pictured)

Both were seen second guessing their relationship with Ciaran unimpressed over Nicole referring to him as childish.

‘You just pulled me up on my biggest insecurity, that I told you,’ he told her, to which she said he was ‘giving child’.

‘It’s one thing for me, one thing for you,’ he said.

Getting angrier, Nicole replied: ‘Was there any clips of me on there getting with any boys, or being interested in any boys, or saying things with any boys?’

‘What? Because I kissed Emma in a game?’ Ciaran asked.

Fans were left furious by the scenes with some taking to X to tell Ciaran to dump Nicole after the argument.

LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

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 and 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 liars.

NAME: Sean Stone

AGE: 24

FROM: Hertford

OCCUPATION: Sweets 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: 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 holida
y 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: 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.

WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? 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: 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: 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: Jessy Potts

AGE: 25

FROM: Leicester

OCCUPATION: Brand Partnerships Associate

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m fun, I like to get involved, so I’d like to think I will get stuck in as soon as I arrive. I also have a very sarcastic sense of humour, so I’ll make everyone laugh, but I’m a Sagittarius, so I also have a fiery side and I’m not afraid to say what I think or stand my ground. I’m not very good at taking ‘no’ for an answer.

Jessica Spencer

NAME: Jessica Spencer

AGE: 25

FROM: London

OCCUPATION: Fashion Stylist

WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I have my eyes on Ayo, despite his connection with Mimii. I fancy Ayo so much. Wil also seems like a catch and someone I want to explore a connection with.

WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I’m funny, flirty, sassy and ready to find love