Dumped Love Island star Grace Jackson laid into her ex Joey Essex on Saturday as she reflected on the series of rows he instigated during their time together on the reality show.
Grace, 25, was dumped from the villa on Thursday, just four days before the final, alongside her partner Reuben Collins.
She was partnered with Joey, 33, for six days after he dumped Samantha Kenny to be with her. Grace and Joey already knew each other as they briefly dated in 2023.
Joey then left Grace to get with Jessy Potts - sneaking to the terrace to kiss her and leaving lasting animosity between himself and Grace.
On Saturday, Grace told The Sun of their relationship: 'It got heated from his end. It was very unwarranted and not needed. The information that he was saying didn't have any truth behind it.
Dumped Love Island star Grace Jackson, 25, laid into her ex Joey Essex, 33, on Saturday as she reflected on the series of rows he instigated during their time together on the reality show
Grace, 25, was partnered with Joey, 33, (pictured) in the villa for six days after he dumped Samantha Kenny to be with her. Grace and Joey briefly dated in 2023
Grace was dumped from the villa on Thursday, just four days before the final, alongside her partner Reuben Collins (both pictured)
'It did start to go sour between us because of what he was saying in the games and challenges. So that's when it started just to go downhill. I would say he was nit-picking and trying to get a reaction.
Grace also revealed she was completely blindsided by Joey's interest in Jessy as she thought they were in a good place.
She recalled: 'Even when he was on his date, I was saying to the girls like I'm so confident in him, I have no worry.
'I think I put a lot of trust in him just because of how close we'd gotten again. And a lot of his actions and words made me feel very reassured. I didn't feel like I had anything to worry about.
Joey has stayed loyal to Jessy, 25, for over three weeks - making it his longest pairing in the competition.
Bombshell Lolly Hart's efforts to sway him were fruitless and Joey has defied the odds to reach the finals with Jessy.
The day before Grace's departure it was reported that Joey had been 'secretly rushed to medics with a nasty injury' caused by her.
The incident occurred the week before when the Islanders played Snog, Marry, Pie.
Joey left Grace to get with Jessy Potts - sneaking to the terrace to kiss her and leaving lasting animosity between himself and Grace
Grace has said of their relationship: 'It got heated from his end. It was very unwarranted and not needed. The information that he was saying didn't have any truth behind it'
'It did start to go sour between us because of what he was saying in the games and challenges ... I would say he was nit-picking and trying to get a reaction'
Grace also revealed she was completely blindsided by Joey's interest in Jessy as she thought they were in a good place
She said: 'I think I put a lot of trust in him because of how close we'd gotten again. A lot of his actions and words made me feel very reassured. I didn't feel like I had anything to worry about'
The day before Grace's departure it was reported that Joey had been 'secretly rushed to medics with a nasty injury' caused by her during a game of Snog, Marry, Pie
The eleventh series of Love Island ends on Monday at 9pm and the winning couple will share £50,000
During Grace's turn, she 'pied' Joey as expected, but according to the dumped Lolly, Grace hit Joey so hard he needed medical attention.
Lolly told The Sun: '...When Grace pied Joey, he had to go and see the medic because his neck went. But it was fine, he was absolutely fine.'
Joining Joey and Jessy in the final are Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, Matilda Draper and Sean Stone, Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya, and Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies.
The eleventh series of Love Island ends on Monday at 9pm and the winning couple will share £50,000.
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I've tried dating and speaking to people on social media and it just hasn't been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn't expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I'm theirs, so I'll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up, so I'll bring style, and I'd like to think I'm quite funny so I'll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well - I'm good at picking up on people's personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be liars.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweets Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I've always been one for relationships, and when you have found someone you want to be with it's the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I'm the kind of guy that, if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I'd be there at any time of night.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I'd bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I'm somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I've been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it's fun. I've enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I'm out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I'm a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me: I think that's the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn't let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
NAME: Joey Essex
AGE: 33
FROM: Chigwell, Essex
OCCUPATION: Reality star
CLAIM TO FAME? The Only Way Is Essex
FAMOUS EXES: Joey was in a relationship with fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014 with the pair getting engaged before they split. He has also been spotted locking lips with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He also dated his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.
NAME: Matilda Draper
AGE: 24
FROM: Beckenham
OCCUPATION: Recruitmant Consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BRING? I want to bring sunshine to the Villa. I’m lighthearted and don’t take myself too seriously. If things get too serious in the Villa I’m going to throw in a little joke or a ‘would you rather’.
NAME: Jessy Potts
AGE: 25
FROM: Leicester
OCCUPATION: Brand Partnerships Associate
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m fun, I like to get involved, so I’d like to think I will get stuck in as soon as I arrive. I also have a very sarcastic sense of humour, so I’ll make everyone laugh, but I’m a Sagittarius, so I also have a fiery side and I'm not afraid to say what I think or stand my ground. I’m not very good at taking 'no' for an answer.
Jessica Spencer
NAME: Jessica Spencer
AGE: 25
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Fashion Stylist
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I have my eyes on Ayo, despite his connection with Mimii. I fancy Ayo so much. Wil also seems like a catch and someone I want to explore a connection with.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I’m funny, flirty, sassy and ready to find love
Josh Sunday Oyinsan
NAME: Josh Sunday Oyinsan
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? All of them!! Mimii, Uma, Grace and Jess S. All of the girls there are beautiful.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I am not afraid to speak my mind! I’m not afraid of treading on any toes…
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