THE family of Love Island star Samanatha Kenny has revealed their thoughts on Joey Essex.
Samantha was left in floods of tears after bombshell Uma Jammeh took Joey into the hideout upon her arrival.
The 26-year-old went silent after Uma arrived, clearly concerned that Joey’s head would be turned.
After being consoled by the girls on the day beds, she broke down – and didn’t get much reassurance from Joey.
But despite the ups and downs between the couple, Samantha’s family are very much rooting for them.
They said how they knew that Samantha and Joey would “get on like a house on fire” and that she would “absolutely love him” straight away.
“We’re rooting for them! We love him. He’s absolutely goregous. Joey is fun, good looking and he’s got everything for Sam,” Samantha’s sister April told The Mirror.
She also said how her dad gets the show “proof watched” before he watches it.
April said that Samantha knew who Joey was before entering the show, but added that she wasn’t a “TOWIE groupie” and wasn’t a massive fan of the show.
April said that she watched TOWIE when Joey was on the show and thought he was “brilliant” so they were thrilled when he picked Samantha.
“He’s got Sam’s family’s seal of approval, they seem genuinely happy and getting on like a house on fire,” she said.
They said how Samantha had always had a crush on “floppy-haired boys” like Justin Bieber – unlike Joey’s skinhead look.
But they also said that they think it would be good for Samantha to date an older boy.
Love Island line-up 2024
Love Island is back on the box with a brand new batch of sexy islanders all looking for love this summer.
The Girls
- Patsy Field – The Sun revealed how Love Island had signed stunning Patsy Field, who is an Influencer with a disability.
- Samantha Kenny – Liverpool lass Samantha Kenny is a 27-year-old works in a beauty salon as a make-up artist.
- Mimii Ngulube – Student nurse Mimii Ngulube has swapped Portsmouth for Majorca.
- Jess White – Shop manager Jess White hails from Stockport.
- Harriett Blackmore – Harriet Blackmore is good pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker.
- Nicole Samuel – Account manager and former champion dancer Nicole Samuel is a 2024 Islander.
The boys
- Joey Essex– Towie legend and reality star OG Joey Essex was a surprise bombshell.
- Ciaran Davies – Welsh rugby hunk Ciaran Davies is in the plush villa.
- Sean Stone – Sean Stone runs a sweet firm and is hoping he is just as sweet with the ladies.
- Munveer Jabbal – Munveer Jabbal is the oldest contestant in the villa this year at 30-years-old.
- Ayo Odukoya – Meet Ayo Odukoya who is a footballer and former model.
- Ronnie Vint – The Sun revealed how Ronnie Vint – who is best mates with Olivia Attwood’s hubby Bradley Dack – is in the villa this summer.
Dumped:
- Sam Taylor – Hairdresser Sam Taylor was first to go after Joey Essex stole his girl.
The family were also left in stitches after Joey and Samantha’s awkward first kiss.
She admitted that their veneers got in the way, telling fans it was “all teeth” in the villa’s Beach Hut.
April joked that Samantha had never kissed anyone with veneers but added that no one’s first kiss is fantastic.
The family gathered at their local pub in Liverpool to watch the first episode of the show on a projector.
Sam also admitted to having a crush on Sir David Attenborough, because “he’s really clever”.
Joey describes himself as “not stupid, but not smart” and even starred in his own TV series Educating Joey Essex, which saw him travel the world.
But Samantha’s family say that an academic man isn’t her top priority and that life skills and experience are more important.
