Joey Essex says he wears his socks inside out all time because he ‘doesn’t like the seam’
JOEY Essex shot to fame on Towie and since appeared on I'm A Celeb, Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Ex On The Beach.
Here, the reality TV star, 29, talks to Fabulous Magazine about girlfriend Lorena Medina, Brexit and his biggest regret.
What scares you?
I really don’t like moths.
What’s your favourite word?
Heavy. It was a word back in the day, but I’m bringing it back. It means something is sick.
What is your worst habit?
I wear my socks inside out sometimes. I don’t like the seam thing.
Who or what is the love of our life?
I can’t say who because that would be telling a secret. But I love my house – I’m proud of building it.
Who would you invite to a dinner party?
Keith Lemon, [Dior designer] Kim Jones and my mate Jake.
How often do you have sex?
At least once a month [Joey’s model girlfriend Lorena Medina, 27, lives in LA]. I’ve been without for three months before though. I’m not a sex addict.
Who makes you laugh the most?
Probably myself. I don’t really get comedians. The only one I really get is Jimmy Carr, but I still don’t really get him.
Leave or Remain?
I couldn’t tell ya. I’ve done four TV shows on it and I still don’t know what’s going on.
All-time favourite movie?
Home Alone.
What would you rescue from a burning building?
My Dolce & Gabbana butterfly hat.
Which public figure do you admire?
I like the geezer out of Ace Ventura, Jim Carrey. I like his facial expressions.
Who was your first kiss?
She was called Tiffany. I used to kiss all the best birds at school.
What’s your biggest regret?
Certain situations when I should have cried but stopped myself.
If you could travel back in time where would you go?
I’d probably go back to Egyptian times. In my clothes as well, so everyone would think I was some kind of alien.
What song would you have played at your funeral?
Goodbye My Lover by James Blunt or the Pokémon theme song.
What’s the worst pain you’ve experienced?
When I was eight, I fell off my bike trying to do no hands around a corner. I smashed my face – that’s why I’ve got veneers.
How do you relax?
I don’t like a bath cos I can’t stand being in water. I put on comfy bottoms and sit on the sofa.
What’s your biggest achievement so far?
Winning The Jump in 2015. I don’t know how I did that. I feel like God pushed me.
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What is top of your bucket list?
Probably buying a jet pack. I saw some geezer outside Harrods with one.
What do you never leave the house without?
My phone, lip balm and tooth floss.
What would you like your epitaph to be?
“Joey Essex. He was a national treasure. He literally was just one big bit of gold with big blue eyes and the coolest person on earth. Definitely in the top 100.”