Overview

• Joey Essex, known from 'The Only Way Is Essex', enters Love Island as the first celebrity contestant.
• His participation aims to find love, with Joey claiming he applied voluntarily.
• Fans and former contestants are divided on whether celebrities should join the show.
• Love Island's season premiere saw its highest ratings in two years, with a peak of 2.2 million viewers.
• The show's format introduced new twists, including a unique pairing process for contestants.