Joey Essex's pal Arg addresses Love Island bombshell rumours
Could Arg be the next bombshell?
It's safe to say Joey Essex's arrival into the Love Island villa as the first ever celebrity bombshell was one of the biggest shocks in the show's history, and luckily for us, Joey is certainly not disappointing!
Despite being coupled up with Samantha, it appears cracks are beginning to appear in their early relationship, and now his best mate and former TOWIE star James 'Arg' Argent has admitted he went in to find a 'deep and meaningful' connection.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Arg told hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls: "You compare it to the real world and celebrities want to find love, sometimes they don't want to find love with other celebrities, they want to find it with real people.
"I don't think Joey necessarily finds it hard to find a woman, like myself, there's a time when you want to find something deep and meaningful.
"I feel like in the villa he'll have potentially the opportunity to find someone."
Since Joey's shock arrival, fans of the show have been wondering if any other famous bombshells will be entering this series, with many thinking Arg could also sign up following his split from his girlfriend.
After Susanna asked the question, 36-year-old Arg said: "I don't really think Love Island is particularly for me, I'm a wedding singer.
"So I mean, its wedding season for me right now, so I don't think I'll have enough time to go into a Love Island villa, but the funny thing is, I've actually got my band in Majorca.
"I'll be in touching distance."
Check out the current couples on Love Island now:
Matilda and Sean
Despite his antics in Casa Amor, Matilda and Sean seemed closer than ever after their first date outside of the villa, leading to them becoming exclusive, and Matilda once again coupling up with him.
Lolly and Konnor
New bombshell Lolly chose to couple up with Konnor, with her adding that he made her feel welcome following her arrival into the villa. Konnor had previously ended up single, following Emma getting voted out.
Nicole and Ciaran
With a heartfelt speech, where she gushed she had never loved anyone like this before, Nicole chose to couple up once more with Ciaran - who interrupted the recoupling process to pour his heart out to his girl, and ask her to officially be his girlfriend!
Mimii and Josh
Although there was tension over Mimii and Ayo having chats, Mimii chose to stay coupled up with Josh, who she claimed had shown her a 'different way' she wants to be treated.
Jessy and Joey
Jessy chose to couple up with Joey again, with her saying their connection is growing stronger and they are continuing to grow closer.
Grace and Reuben
Claiming he has lifted her spirits, Grace chose to couple up with Reuben, who had previously been left single due to Uma's shock exit. Although seemingly happy with her choice, Grace added to her speech that she's still open to get to know new people, and he should be free to as well.
Jessica and Ayo
Gushing that their 'energies align perfectly', Jessica chose to stay coupled up with Ayo, adding that he has taken care of her and made sure that she's comfortable.
Nicole and Ciaran
After saying the 'L word' just days before Casa, unsurprisingly, both Nicole and Ciaran remained 100% loyal, with the pair buzzing to recouple and be back in each other's arms.
Uma and Wil
Despite exploring things with new girl Lucy during Casa, with the pair sharing a number of kisses, he decided to stick with Uma during the recoupling. Uma also arrived back on her own, but she was quick to hear of Wil's antics during his 'boys holiday', leaving her fuming.
Matilda and Sean
Both Matilda and Sean seemed keen to get to know other people during Casa, with Sean planting a kiss on new girl Diamanté. However, when it came down to the decision, both decided to stick with one another, with Matilda even clapping back at Diamanté's words during the tense scenes.
Jessica and Ayo
Despite having a seemingly strong relationship with Mimii, Ayo found a connection with new girl Jessica during Casa, with the pair even sharing a number of kisses and heading off The Hideaway. Admitting his decision was difficult, Ayo chose to couple up with Jessica. As Mimii arrived back alone, she's now single.
Jessy and Joey
Although a lot of viewers thought Joey would be one of the first to sway during Casa Amor, he actually stayed loyal throughout, remaining single and recoupling with Jessy, who also arrived back alone.
Grace and Blade
Grace headed into Casa Amor basically single, only coupled up in a friendship couple with Konnor. She explored connections with both Blade and Moziah, but it was Blade who she chose to bring back during the recoupling.
Jess and Hugo
Despite being coupled up with Trey before Casa Amor, Jess found an instant spark with new boy Hugo and chose to couple up with him.
Ellie and Trey
Despite being coupled with Jess, Trey got to know new girl Ellie during Casa, deciding to couple up with her.
Emma and Konnor
Konnor was single heading into Casa Amor and he wasted no time in getting to know new girl Emma. The pair coupled up during the Casa recoupling.
Grace and Konnor
New boy Konnor shocked the villa by choosing to couple up with Grace, stealing her from Joey!
Nicole and Ciaran
Despite a few minor squabbles, Nicole chose to couple up with Ciaran, with the pair looking one of the strongest in the villa.
Mimii and Ayo
Things are going very well for Mimii and Ayo, with the pair coupling up once again!
Harriett and Ronnie
Despite it looking like Harriett and Ronnie's relationship was over, the pair have become close again following the departure of Tiffany, with Harriett choosing to couple up with Ronnie. Not long after the recoupling, bosses sent them out on their first date.
Uma and Will
After enjoying getting to know him further, Uma once again chose to couple up with Geordie boy Will.
Matilda and Sean
New girl Matilda had first pick, choosing to couple up with Sean. The pair enjoyed their first kiss later that night, much to Sean's delight.
Jess and Joey
Joey was the last boy standing for Jess, with the pair coupling up as friends.
Grace and Joey
New girl Grace chose to couple up with former flame Joey, in turn sending Samantha home.
Nicole and Ciaran
Despite a little bump after Ciaran admitted he'd have liked to kiss Grace during the game of beer pong, Ciaran chose to couple up with Welsh girl Nicole once again.
Uma and Will
After getting to know each other following their stay away from the main villa, new boy Will chose to couple up with Uma.
Tiffany and Ronnie
New girl Tiffany chose to couple up with Ronnie following their night away from the main villa, leaving Harriett annoyed.
Harriett and Sean
With Ronnie coupling up with new girl Tiffany, Sean chose to save Harriett by coupling up with her.
Jess and Omar
Omar chose to couple up with Jess during the fourth recoupling.
Mimii and Ayo
Ayo once again chose to couple up with Mimii.
Harriett and Ronnie
Harriett decided to follow her head and heart and couple up with Ronnie, after sharing a few kisses in the days leading up to the recoupling, despite him being couple up with Jess at the time.
Nicole and Ciaran
Gushing over her strong connection with Ciaran, Nicole decided to couple up with the Welsh surveyor, calling him "lush".
Samantha and Joey
Samantha chose to couple up with Joey once more, following the pair heading on their first date outside of the villa.
Uma and Omar
Uma decided to stay in her couple with Omar, following him choosing to pair up with her. Although she had been getting to know Ayo, she opted to 'protect herself' and stay out of the triangle with him and Mimii.
Mimii and Ayo
Mimii also chose to stick with her currently couple, staying with Ayo after previously stealing him from Uma.
Jess and Sean
Following days of drama with Ronnie and Harriett, involving him kissing both girls and not 'making his mind up', Jess took matters into her own hands and decided to couple up with Sean, after the pair grew closer.
Uma and Ayo
New girl Uma had first pick, and despite a number of the boys being on her radar, it was Ayo she chose to couple up with.
Samantha and Joey
Despite gaining attraction from a lot of the girls, it was Scouse girl Samantha that Joey chose to couple up with, after stealing her from Sam earlier in the week.
Nicole and Ciaran
Following a dramatic week, which saw Nicole, Ciaran and Harriett involved in a love triangle, Ciaran chose to couple up with Welsh girl Nicole.
Jess and Ronnie
Ronnie chose to couple up with Jess during the second recoupling, but got himself into hot water when he confessed during his speech that he's very open to getting to know Harriett, something which left Jess fuming.
Harriett and Sean
With Ciaran choosing to couple up with Nicole, Sean wasted no time in expressing his feelings for Harriett, choosing to couple up with her during the second recoupling.
Mimii
Following the recoupling, Mimii was left single and later headed off to a date with new boy Omar.
Samantha and Sam
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Samantha and Sam together.
However, things didn't last long when Joey Essex entered and chose to steal Samantha, meaning Sam was brutally sent home.
Jess and Ronnie
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Jess and Ronnie together.
Patsy and Ayo
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Patsy and Ayo together.
Nicole and Sean
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Nicole and Sean together.
Mimii and Munveer
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Mimii and Munveer together.
Harriett and Ciaran
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Harriett and Ciaran together.
Joey entered as the first bombshell of the series during the launch show on Monday 3rd June, going on to steal 26-year-old Samantha Kenny from sweet salesman Sean Stone, in turn sending Sean home after just 24-hours.
Despite Joey coupling up with Scouser Samantha during the second recoupling, the make-up artist seemed to express a little bit of jealously during Monday night's (10th June) episode, when Joey was giving advice to fellow Islander Harriett.
With more bombshells set to enter in the coming days, will Joey and Sam last?
Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2/STV2.
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