Joey Essex is not rumored to be in love with Vanessa Bauer. However, she said they were having lots of fun and that there are no rumors of them being together.
‘We are having a lot of fun’: Dancing On Ice’s Vanessa Bauer reveals what’s really going on with Joey Essex as she shuts down romance rumours… after everyone was saying the same thing
Vanessa Bauer revealed to Dancing On Ice partner Joey Essex that they have a strong relationship during rehearsals.
Pro skater and TOWIE star, the former professional skater, admitted the pair are having fun but denied any romantic rumors.
Despite their public displays on social media and the rumours of romance, she said that they are just ‘just skating partners’.
Havign Fun: Vanessa Bauer said that she and Joey Essex have ‘a lot of fun’ while training… but they shut down any romance rumours
Talk to The Sun On Thursday night, Vanessa was asked if there were any truths to the rumors of a blossoming romance between Joey and her at Elf The Musical’s London press night.
While insisting that “we are just skating partners”, she replied the same to any future romance.
Turning the conversation to the forthcoming series of the skate competition, the brunette said: “Dancing on Ice couldn’t be any better right now. Joey is progressing really quickly and he’s working hard.
‘He Dancing on Ice is something he takes very seriously. However, we have a lot of great fun while also training hard.
Let’s skate: ‘We are just skating partners,’ she firmly said, while responding the same to any chance of romance in the future
Vanessa’s comments come following reports that she and Joey have been growing close and are reportedly ‘super flirty’.
Despite Joey being spotted sharing a kiss with Love Island’s Maura Higgins during this year’s National Television Awards, rumours that he is planning on inviting Vanessa to his £3M Essex home began circulating just days later.
A source told The Sun‘Joey & Vanessa are very close.
Competition: ‘He She takes Dancing on Ice very seriously. I was worried that he would joke around too much at the beginning, she stated.
Vanessa stopped romance talk despite Joey claiming she and Vanessa were’super flirty’ with each other.| Vanessa shut down the romance talk despite talk of her and Joey being ‘super flirty’ with one another, alongside a slew of public appearances and social media posts together
“Right now, they have managed everything professionally but it’s safe for us to say that they’re both super flirty.
“They will spend a lot more time together in the coming months because of rehearsals, so it’s easy for romance to blossom.”
Joey is set to star in the skating competition against stars such as Patsy Palmer and Love Island’s Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, with the show kicking off in early 2023.
DANCING ON ICE 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
PATSY PALMER
AGE: 50
PROFESSION: Actress and DJ
WHAT SAYED THEY?: “I turned it down because I was scared, but when my 50th birthday came around I made a promise to get out of the confront zone.
EKIN-SU CULCULOGLU
AGE: 28
PROFESSION: Love Island star
WHAT SAYED THEY?: ‘I’ve got some amazing news to tell you. I’m so excited, I can’t wait to get myself on the ice and skate. Keep watching and we’ll see you out on the ice.
MOLLIE GALLAGHER
AGE: 24
PROFESSION: Actress
WHAT SAYED THEY?: ‘I don’t have the best coordination, so people will laugh at me when I tell them. But I don’t want my life to be spent saying, “I can’t accomplish this, I can’t accomplish that.”
JOEY ESSEX
AGE: 32
PROFESSION: Ex TOWIE star
WHAT SAYED THEY?: ‘I’m so excited. I wanted structure in my life, and it’s much more serious than I usually do.
CARLEY STENSON
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: West End star, Actress
WHAT SAYED THEM?: “I am so excited to learn how to dance…on the ice!” I’m terrified but can’t wait – I just want to make the most of this whole experience.’
SIVA KANESWARAN
AGE: 33
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT SAYED THEM?: “I want to learn to skate, make my family proud and put on a show that everyone can see.”
JOHN FASHANU
AGE: 60
PROFESSION: Former footballer, pundit
WHAT SAYED THEM?: “I am absolutely in it to win it. And this may be the scariest thing I have ever signed up for, but I could not be more prepared for the challenge!”
NILE WILSON
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: Olympic gymnast
WHAT SAYED THEY?: “I’m not a great ice skater, but I’m excited to try it.” I am so excited to try that routine, and to feel like an Olympic athlete again.
JAMES LEE WILLIAM, AKA THE VIVIENNE
AGE: 29
PROFESSION: Drag queen
WHAT SAYED THEY?: It is an honor to be the first UK drag artist to compete in a major reality show. It is a major step forward in queer representation of TV.
DARREN HARIOT
PROFESSION: Comedian
AGE: 34
WHAT SAYED THEY?: “I have giant feet. I can’t skate, and I can’t dance.. My family has already made bets – they’re making bets that I’ll fall on the first episode!’
MICHELLE HEATON
AGE: 43
PROFESSION: Singer
WHAT SAYED THEY?: ‘I’ve always wanted to do it but I know I would never have been able to complete anything because of the way I was 18 months ago, so I’m really truly grateful that I’ve got it this year when I’m a lot stronger.’
