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'She wanted to go on a date'

Joey Essex pursued by ex-Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby

Former TOWIE star would still be open to going on a date with fellow reality TV personality

JOEY Essex has revealed he was once propositioned by Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby.

The former TOWIE star is set to take part in a brand new dating show on E4, Celebs Go Dating, but in an exclusive chat with The Sun Online, the 25-year-old admitted he could have been taken off the market if he'd accepted Charlotte's offer of a date.

Joey Essex has revealed Charlotte Crosby asked him out on a date
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Joey Essex has revealed Charlotte Crosby asked him out on a dateCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

Asked about the most outrageous proposition he had ever had, Joey said: "Probably Charlotte Crosby asking me out saying that she really wants to go on a date with me."

Joey insists that while the date didn't happen, he didn't turn her down either, and there could be scope for romance in the future.

Former Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby wanted to go on a date with Joey according to the star
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Former Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby wanted to go on a date with Joey according to the starCredit: Getty Images

He added: "She may have a chance. I like Charlotte, she's a good girl and we're really good friends."

Ironically, Charlotte, 26, is also taking part in the show, which will see celebrities go out with members of the public, with cameras following their every move.

Joey is taking part in new E4 reality show Celebs Go Dating
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Joey is taking part in new E4 reality show Celebs Go DatingCredit: Fame Flynet

Attending the E4 Summer Schedule Party on Wednesday night, Joey admitted to The Sun Online that he's nervous about who he will be set up with, saying: "I'm looking forward to it, I've only gone on dates with girls that I've wanted to go out with. Dating someone from the public like this will be pretty strange.

"We get to choose them, but it's a bit odd having to be in a room full of girls and having to speak to them like that, but it's exciting at the same time."

Joey does not use chat up lines when he wants to date a girl
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Joey does not use chat up lines when he wants to date a girlCredit: Dan Charity

However the star will not be using any cheesy chat up lines, with Joey insisting it's not his style.

He said: "I don't really do chat up lines, if I see someone I like then I just got up and talk to them, standard."

Charlotte is also taking part in the E4 dating show and will go out with a member of the public
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Charlotte is also taking part in the E4 dating show and will go out with a member of the publicCredit: Getty Images

Asked what his biggest turn off in a potential female partner is, Joey added: "If they are a bit obsessive. I can't stand that."

Aside from Celebs Go Dating, the star is also working on the next instalment of his TV show, Educating Joey Essex, with the new series focusing on the American presidential campaign.

He revealed: "I'm going to New York to fly over and meet all those guys."

But when asked if he is on Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton's side, he added: "I'm not team anyone, never take sides with anyone."

Joey is also working on the latest instalment of his Educating Joey Essex programme
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 Joey is also working on the latest instalment of his Educating Joey Essex programmeCredit: PA:Press Association

Joey previously learned about the British General Election and more recently the EU referendum, but he admitted he would like to know more about things outside of politics.

He said: "I'd like to learn about space. I want to visit the moon or maybe Mars. I think I've got a lot to learn about life."

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