Love Island's Joey Essex and Jessy Potts split up two months after leaving villa

Love Island's Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have parted ways after meeting on the show this summer. They announced it 'wasn't meant to be'

Love Island stars Joey Essex and Jessy Potts have split up seven weeks after leaving the villa.

The duo had a rollercoaster time in the ITV2 show, with many claiming they wouldn't last in the outside world. They were even dubbed the 'least compatible' before getting kicked out of the villa. Since leaving the show, the loved-up couple haven't been seen together much with Joey previously heading out to Ibiza while Jessy stayed back in Essex. And now, TOWIE legend Joey and Jessy announced they parted ways.

With the two spending so much time apart, many claimed they had a "showmance". Last month, Joey insisted that the two were in it for the long haul and had already "spoken about kids".

"We both want a big family. But we're having a bit of a tiff at the moment. She wants four, I want eight. Imagine how great that would be? I'm ready. I'd do it tomorrow. Maybe even tonight," he recently said. But now, it looks like the two decided it was best to remain friends.

"Unfortunately, we have decided to call an end to the relationship but I hope we can continue to be friends," Joey said. "I truly wish Jessy the very best with whatever she does in the future." Jessy added she 'appreciated' the experience she had with Joey in the villa, with the two 'trying to make it work but it wasn't meant to be'.

"I’m so grateful to everyone who supported us and look forward to all of the exciting opportunities ahead," she said.

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