Joey Essex

I will have my shirt off all the time.

• Best known as: A TOWIE regular with reem hair

• Age: 26

• Missing any special occasions: The TOWIE Christmas special

• Relationship status: Single

“Five years ago, I started watching the show and now I really can’t believe I am going to be going in the jungle,” he says. “I'm so happy. I can’t say this enough. What an incredible opportunity."

“I would like to think that I would be the joker of the camp,” he says, reflecting on his future life in the wilderness.

“I want them to see who I really am,” he explains. “This is a chance for me to show everyone."

Is there anything else this fine young specimen of male Essex-ness wants from his jungle experience?

“A bit of eye candy would be nice so hopefully there will be a beautiful girl... Please!”