Joey Essex didn't disappoint when he stunned Lorraine Kelly with a remark about his 'virginity' just seconds into his appearance on her show. The former The Only Way is Essex star made an appearance on the ITV show ahead of his appearance on Dancing On Ice this weekend.
Joey is one of eleven famous faces who will be going out of their comfort zone by taking to the ice rink in the ITV skating competition. He'll join EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer, footballer John Fashanu, Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu, Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson, Coronation Street star Mollie Gallagher and drag queen The Vivienne when the show returns on Sunday (January 15).
Also completing the line-up are comedian Darren Harriott, West End star Carley Stenson, singer Michelle Heaton and The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran. And they'll be hoping to impress skating legends Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Diversity star Ashley Banjo and former Strictly pro Oti Mabuse who return to the judging panel.
Joining Lorraine on her self-titled show, Joey was on hand to discuss his skating injuries from training so far and his relationship with dance partner Vanessa Bauer after the pair have already been hit with romance rumours after their partnership was revealed.
But as she teased his appearance on the programme while stood over in the studio's unused kitchen, Joey took his opportunity to give Lorraine an 'exclusive'. He said: "I'm just about to lose my Lorraine virginity," to which Lorraine gasped and appeared wide-eyed as Joey added: "I've never been on here."
Clearly shocked, the Scottish TV host replied: "You're kidding?!" And when it was eventually time for Joey interview, the virginity chat returned. When Lorraine broached the subject again, saying: "Now you said you're a Lorraine virgin, didn't you?" Joey said: "I did, I am a Lorraine virgin. I'm not anymore, though!"
But the host was quick to correct him, as Joey has actually starred on the famous armchair before. She said: "You're not. Look, a viewer has pointed this out to me! James has pointed this out." Joey questioned: "Someone's got involved?" as Lorraine joked in true Love Island-style: "I've got a text!"
She went on: "Yeah, no, you were, but it was a long time ago." But Joey didn't seem to believe her as he replied: "I'd love to see the pictures, because I think I even checked. I really wanted to know if I was a Lorraine virgin."
A video then appeared on the screen, with Lorraine quipping: "That's you, isn't it? Or is that your evil twin?" Her guest then remarked: "Was that me, oh my god, Lorraine I'm not a virgin!" But trying to help him out and back his story, Lorraine said: "Can I say, that was a different studio. That was in the South Bank. So I think technically you are right."
A confused, Joey responded: "So am I a virgin or not? Am I a Lorraine virgin?" Lorraine replied: "Well, it depends. The thing about the definition... we won't go into that. We'll have that conversation maybe not in front of everybody!" before laughing, suggesting they need the birds and the bees chat.
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