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Bombshell video ‘proves’ Joey Essex and Grace actually met on TV – SEVEN years before Love Island
Joey wasn't lying when he said he knew Grace well
GRACE Jackson and Joey Essex's relationship has been one of the most talked-about topics from this season of Love Island.
The pair led viewers to believe they had first met each other during a "holiday romance" in Ibiza last summer.
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But video footage has now emerged proving that they actually met on Celebs Go Dating back in 2017.
In a video posted on TikTok, you can see the pair at a Celebs Go Dating mixer on the same series.
While they were in the same location, it is not clear if they ever interacted.
Grace is seen talking to Diversity's Perri Kiely, while Joey is engaged in conversation with someone else.
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After seeing the video, fans immediately took the comments to share their thoughts.
One person wrote: "So when Joey says I know Grace very well he ain’t lying."
A second added: "Omds this is act getting me mad. I love Grace but this just cements the fact that they defo conspired to join LI together - why else would they lie abt where they met."
A third said: "They will reconcile while out of the villa and get together."
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Another penned: "So the Ibiza story was a lie?"
Grace was recently dumped from the Love Island villa with Reuben Collins days before the final.
Earlier this week, the 25-year-old broke her silence following her stint on the show with ex Joey.
The pair were reunited after they split last year, with Grace entering as a bombshell.
But two weeks later Joey and Grace fell apart following the arrival of blonde bombshell Jessy Potts.
She won him over on their first date and Grace decided to put their relationship to rest.
Although Joey claimed he was happy with Jessy, he frequently made digs at Grace during their time together in the villa.
During her exit interview, she spoke out on tensions and rows with Joey - which resulted in fans accusing him of bullying.
She said: "I think that’s why Joey had a problem with me as he couldn’t get his head around the fact that I was best friends with his girl."
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