Reality television personality Joey Essex is reportedly seeking new romantic connections on the celebrity dating app Raya, following a quiet split from his model girlfriend, Lella Soper. Essex, 36, was first linked to Soper last year.
Soper, 32, is the daughter of British former racing driver Steve Soper. Her photography work has centered on portraiture, editorial, and fashion, and she has amassed over 9,000 followers on Instagram. Essex had previously expressed a desire to settle down and start a family if he found the right partner. His profile on Raya indicates he is based in London but frequently travels to Los Angeles.
Essex's profile reportedly does not reference his television career, instead describing his status as 'Life On Earth.' One image associated with his profile shows him standing near the Avenue of Stars sign in Los Angeles.
Prior to his relationship with Soper, Essex was seen with an unidentified woman in May 2025 in Ibiza. This followed his split from Jessy Potts, whom he met on the reality dating show Love Island. Their relationship ended seven weeks after they left the villa in 2024, with the pair stating it was not meant to be.
Since his return to reality television, Essex has also pursued a career in boxing. He won his debut Misfits boxing match against Portuguese prankster Numeiro. He is also slated to appear in the ITV celebrity entertainment show 'The Box' and was part of the 2026 cast of ITV's 'Cooking With the Stars.'
Essex's most high-profile past relationship was with Sam Faiers, his co-star from TOWIE. Their on-again, off-again relationship spanned from 2011 to 2014, during which they were engaged twice.