Joey Essex's sister Frankie Essex thinks their late mother pulled some strings to get him on 'Love Island', because she "would have loved to see him settle down".
James Argent thinks it is "hilarious" that Joey Essex has gone on 'Love Island' but had no idea his friend had signed up for the ITV2 reality dating show.
Joey Essex kept his decision to join 'Love Island' secret from his family.
![Joey Essex's sister Frankie Essex believes their late mother "put him on" 'Love Island' [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240611/1378229032-Joey-Essex-sister-Frankie-Essex-believes-their.jpg)
![James Argent thinks it is 'hilarious' that best friend Joey Essex has ended up on Love Island [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20240610/1378142816-James-Argent-thinks-it-is-hilarious-that-best.jpg)
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