Joey Essex put on a very flirtatious display with Real Housewives of New York star Luann de Lesseps, 25 years his senior, on live television.
The former TOWIE star, 34, who appeared earlier this year on Love Island and is now based in Los Angeles, sat in the studio audience of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as he interviewed Luann, 59 .
During Luann’s interview, host Andy pointed out Joey in the audience and told her he’s single after she revealed she was “dating.”
The reality star seemed quite taken with Joey and invited him to come see her cabaret show. The couple then reportedly exchanged numbers after filming wrapped.
In the interview, Andy said: “I also want to point out that our friend Joey from Love Island is in the audience and he was asking about you before the show and he’s single.”
Joey Essex put on a very flirtatious display with Real Housewives of New York star Luann de Lesseps, 25 years his senior, on live television.
During Luann’s interview, host Andy pointed out Joey in the audience and told her he’s single after she revealed she was “dating.”
The host then suggested that Luann meet up with Joey after the show.
Luann asked, ‘Oh, the after party?’ Oh, twist my arm.’
A source said Page six: “After the show ended, Luann came over, she and Joey exchanged information and followed each other on Instagram.”
“After nodding flirtatiously throughout the show and Andy’s encouragement, she said she would love for him to come on the show.”
MailOnline has contacted Joey and Luann’s representatives for comment.
Joey is newly single after He split from Love Island’s Jessy Potts, 25, in September, just seven weeks after leaving the villa together.
Meanwhile, Luann was married to French count Alexandre de Lesseps for 16 years before divorcing in 2009. Also
In 2016, the reality star married Tom D’Agostino Jr., losing her courtesy title of ‘countess’ in the process.
The reality star seemed quite taken with Joey and invited him to come see her Cabaret show. The couple then allegedly exchanged numbers after filming wrapped.
The host then suggested that Luann meet up with Joey after the show. Luann asked, ‘Oh, the after party?’ Oh turn my arm
Joey is living in Los Angeles following his split from Love Island’s Jessy Potts, 25, in September, just seven weeks after leaving the villa together (pictured in August).
Luann has been married twice. In 2016, the reality star married Tom D’Agostino Jr., losing her courtesy title of ‘countess’ in the process. They divorced a year later (pictured in 2017)
But just a year later, Luann announced that they were getting divorced.
Joey’s flirtatious display comes after he shared a very flirtatious exchange with the TV presenter earlier this month, when he insisted he was “husband material”.
Joey joined US station KTLA with host Jasmine Simpkins and the panel, who cheekily suggested he take off his clothes during the interview.
“I’m very excited to be here, by the way, you all look beautiful,” he said after being introduced.
Joey’s flirtatious display comes after he shared a very flirtatious exchange with the TV presenter earlier this month, when he insisted he was “husband material”.
‘Can you keep talking? We love your accent?’ —the panel joked.
When talking about Joey’s outfit, Jasmine explained how she had helped him choose what to wear to the show, including the mohair cardigan.
‘Maybe a little later we can tell you to take it off,’ the girls joked as Joey laughed awkwardly.
As they turned the conversation to his reality TV career, Joey continued: “In the UK it’s quite hectic for me, I get stopped. But I enjoy it, I enjoy the life I live.
‘I’m looking for a place to live in Los Angeles. I’m looking for a flat because I have a house in Essex and it’s a lot of work to look after a house.
‘I clean my own house, my own clothes, my own dishes. I’m perfect husband material, I must say.