Jessy Potts has discussed her split from Joey Essex after revealing whether he would return to the villa for the Love Island: All Stars series.
The bombshell, 25, and former TOWIE star, 34, announced their split in September – just seven weeks after leaving the Love Island villa together.
Now Jessy is answering questions from fans about her time on the ITV show during an Instagram Q&A on Friday.
The beauty posted a question box on her page and let fans know she had time to answer their questions while she was on her way to see her family in Leicester.
One promptly asked: ‘In your opinion, was it worth going to Love Island?’
Love Island’s Jessy Potts has opened up about her split from Joey Essex during an Instagram Q&A on Friday
The bombshell, 25, and former TOWIE star, 34, called it quits on their relationship just seven weeks after leaving the Love Island villa together
Jessy quickly responded, “Absolutely!
‘It was hands down the best thing I’ve ever done.
‘I had so much fun doing it, I’ve had incredible opportunities since leaving the villa and even though it didn’t work on the outside, I met someone I liked and had the best summer ever with an amazing group of people. ‘
The ITV2 stars, who met on the latest series of the dating reality show, confirmed their split from Joey this summer, and insisted he hopes to remain friends with Jessy.
The pair said they “tried to make their relationship work,” but after leaving the show “it just wasn’t meant to be.”
Joey had recently spoken out for the first time since they announced the news and revealed what happened between the couple.
When quizzed by Goss.ie at the launch of Iconic Bronze’s latest tanning range, the reality TV icon replied: ‘Unfortunately we have just split up. I wish her all the best.’
Joey was also questioned about the possibility of appearing on the second season of Love Island All Stars, which he quickly dropped.
Jessy has now answered a fan’s question about whether she regretted taking part in the ITV show
Joey and Jessy fell in love during series 11 of Love Island and reached the grand final (pictured on Love Island)
“I don’t mean right now, no,” he confirmed, “that’s definitely not in the pipeline right now.”
Joey announced their breakup in September The sun: ‘Unfortunately we have decided to end the relationship, but I hope we can remain friends. I really wish Jessy all the best with everything she does in the future.”
Jessy added: “I appreciate the Love Island experience I had with Joey, we tried to make it work but it wasn’t to be.
“I am so grateful to everyone who has supported us and look forward to all the exciting opportunities that await us.”
The pair fell in love during series 11 of Love Island and reached the grand final.
But less than two months later, rumors recently swirled that the couple was “barely speaking” amid their busy schedules.
A source said this The sun: ‘Joey and Jessy have hardly spent any time together because he’s so busy with nightclub PAs – it causes a lot of friction between them.
‘At Ronnie Vint’s Eggiboff event, many people noticed that they hardly spoke. Unfortunately, it seems like it’s only a matter of time before they break up.”
It comes after Joey broke his silence on his split from Jessy and revealed whether he would be up for the Love Island All Stars series
Jessy herself also noted that things had become ‘difficult’ as they tried to move their relationship away from the bubble of the villa.
She told heatworld: ‘We organize when we see each other, and I think it’s difficult because you compare it to the other couples.
Jessy also noted that things would always be “different” for them as Joey resumed his “normal life” as a celebrity while she had to deal with her newfound fame.
She added: “They are together 24/7, while we always knew it would be different because he was catching up on his normal life, while the rest of us are thrown into a new life.
‘Everything is new and we are waiting for things to come. It would always be a little different.
‘We’re both trying our best and everyone is speculating that we’ve broken up. We’re figuring it out.’